On This Day
Saturday, April 17, 1999
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 7 | 3 | .700 | -- |
| Blue Jays | 8 | 4 | .667 | -- |
| Yankees | 7 | 4 | .636 | 0.5 |
| Devil Rays | 5 | 7 | .417 | 3.0 |
| Orioles | 3 | 8 | .273 | 4.5 |
Games
AL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indians | 8 | 2 | .800 | -- |
| Twins | 5 | 6 | .455 | 3.5 |
| White Sox | 4 | 6 | .400 | 4.0 |
| Royals | 4 | 6 | .400 | 4.0 |
| Tigers | 4 | 7 | .364 | 4.5 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 6 | 6 | .500 | -- |
| Rangers | 6 | 6 | .500 | -- |
| Angels | 6 | 6 | .500 | -- |
| Mariners | 5 | 7 | .417 | 1.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mets | 8 | 4 | .667 | -- |
| Braves | 6 | 4 | .600 | 1.0 |
| Phillies | 6 | 5 | .545 | 1.5 |
| Expos | 5 | 7 | .417 | 3.0 |
| Marlins | 3 | 8 | .273 | 4.5 |
Games
NL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 7 | 3 | .700 | -- |
| Pirates | 5 | 5 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Astros | 5 | 6 | .455 | 2.5 |
| Brewers | 5 | 6 | .455 | 2.5 |
| Cubs | 4 | 6 | .400 | 3.0 |
| Reds | 4 | 6 | .400 | 3.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 8 | 4 | .667 | -- |
| Dodgers | 7 | 5 | .583 | 1.0 |
| Padres | 5 | 6 | .455 | 2.5 |
| Rockies | 4 | 5 | .444 | 2.5 |
| D'backs | 5 | 7 | .417 | 3.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denny Hocking | 4 |
| 1 | Manny Ramirez | 4 |
| 3 | Chad Allen | 3 |
| 3 | Roberto Alomar | 3 |
| 3 | 11 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jason Giambi | 2 |
| 1 | Gary Sheffield | 2 |
| 3 | Chad Allen | 1 |
| 3 | Rich Aurilia | 1 |
| 3 | 18 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Lawton | 6 |
| 2 | Manny Ramirez | 5 |
| 3 | Jason Giambi | 4 |
| 4 | Brant Brown | 3 |
| 4 | 9 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Belle | 3 |
| 2 | Chad Allen | 2 |
| 2 | Juan Encarnacion | 2 |
| 2 | Denny Hocking | 2 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 2 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Holt | 1.14 |
| 2 | Steve Trachsel | 1.00 |
| 3 | Jose Jimenez | 0.88 |
| 4 | Sterling Hitchcock | 0.86 |
| 4 | Bobby Jones | 0.86 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rick Aguilera | 1 |
| 1 | Matt Anderson | 1 |
| 1 | Jason Christiansen | 1 |
| 1 | Wayne Gomes | 1 |
| 1 | 12 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Holt | 8 |
| 2 | Freddy Garcia | 7 |
| 2 | Livan Hernandez | 7 |
| 2 | Jose Jimenez | 7 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Franco | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Howry | 1 |
| 1 | Todd Jones | 1 |
| 1 | Graeme Lloyd | 1 |
| 1 | Jose Mesa | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Thomas | .485 |
| 2 | Sean Casey | .472 |
| 3 | Kevin Stocker | .459 |
| 4 | Derek Jeter | .452 |
| 5 | Troy Glaus | .442 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jay Bell | 5 |
| 1 | Jose Canseco | 5 |
| 1 | Gary Sheffield | 5 |
| 4 | Barry Bonds | 4 |
| 4 | 12 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manny Ramirez | 19 |
| 2 | Todd Greene | 15 |
| 2 | Tim Salmon | 15 |
| 4 | Carlos Delgado | 14 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Young | 11 |
| 2 | Shannon Stewart | 5 |
| 3 | Craig Biggio | 4 |
| 3 | Juan Encarnacion | 4 |
| 3 | 6 others tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ramiro Mendoza | 0.00 |
| 1 | Bret Saberhagen | 0.00 |
| 3 | Omar Olivares | 0.63 |
| 4 | Miguel Batista | 1.10 |
| 4 | Chris Carpenter | 1.10 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Jones | 3 |
| 1 | Curt Schilling | 3 |
| 1 | David Wells | 3 |
| 4 | Rick Aguilera | 2 |
| 4 | 26 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Johnson | 34 |
| 2 | Pedro Martinez | 28 |
| 3 | Shane Reynolds | 24 |
| 4 | Kevin Brown | 21 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 21 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Brantley | 4 |
| 1 | John Franco | 4 |
| 1 | Robb Nen | 4 |
| 1 | Billy Wagner | 4 |
| 1 | John Wetteland | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Walker | .365 |
| 2 | John Olerud | .353 |
| 3 | Derek Jeter | .342 |
| 4 | Bernie Williams | .340 |
| 5 | Albert Belle | .340 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark McGwire | 67 |
| 2 | Sammy Sosa | 65 |
| 3 | Ken Griffey | 53 |
| 4 | Albert Belle | 51 |
| 5 | Greg Vaughn | 48 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Belle | 159 |
| 2 | Manny Ramirez | 151 |
| 2 | Sammy Sosa | 151 |
| 4 | Juan Gonzalez | 147 |
| 5 | Ken Griffey | 137 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rickey Henderson | 65 |
| 2 | Tony Womack | 56 |
| 3 | Shannon Stewart | 55 |
| 4 | Kenny Lofton | 52 |
| 5 | Craig Biggio | 49 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greg Maddux | 2.43 |
| 2 | Kevin Brown | 2.54 |
| 3 | Omar Daal | 2.72 |
| 4 | Brian Bohanon | 2.73 |
| 5 | Roger Clemens | 2.80 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Cone | 22 |
| 2 | Roger Clemens | 20 |
| 2 | Randy Johnson | 20 |
| 2 | Shane Reynolds | 20 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 19 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Johnson | 327 |
| 2 | Roger Clemens | 285 |
| 3 | Curt Schilling | 280 |
| 4 | Kevin Brown | 251 |
| 5 | Pedro Martinez | 247 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trevor Hoffman | 51 |
| 2 | Rod Beck | 48 |
| 3 | Jeff Shaw | 47 |
| 4 | Tom Gordon | 46 |
| 5 | John Wetteland | 44 |