On This Day
Thursday, August 5, 1999
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Yankees | 65 | 42 | .607 | -- |
Blue Jays | 60 | 50 | .545 | 6.5 |
Red Sox | 58 | 50 | .537 | 7.5 |
Orioles | 48 | 60 | .444 | 17.5 |
Devil Rays | 44 | 64 | .407 | 21.5 |
Games
AL Central
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Indians | 65 | 42 | .607 | -- |
White Sox | 51 | 55 | .481 | 13.5 |
Royals | 45 | 62 | .421 | 20.0 |
Twins | 44 | 62 | .415 | 20.5 |
Tigers | 42 | 66 | .389 | 23.5 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rangers | 65 | 42 | .607 | -- |
Athletics | 57 | 51 | .528 | 8.5 |
Mariners | 53 | 55 | .491 | 12.5 |
Angels | 46 | 61 | .430 | 19.0 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mets | 66 | 43 | .606 | -- |
Braves | 65 | 45 | .591 | 1.5 |
Phillies | 60 | 48 | .556 | 5.5 |
Expos | 42 | 63 | .400 | 22.0 |
Marlins | 41 | 68 | .376 | 25.0 |
Games
NL Central
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Astros | 66 | 43 | .606 | -- |
Reds | 62 | 44 | .585 | 2.5 |
Cardinals | 55 | 54 | .505 | 11.0 |
Pirates | 53 | 54 | .495 | 12.0 |
Cubs | 49 | 57 | .462 | 15.5 |
Brewers | 49 | 57 | .462 | 15.5 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
D'backs | 61 | 48 | .560 | -- |
Giants | 57 | 51 | .528 | 3.5 |
Padres | 51 | 57 | .472 | 9.5 |
Rockies | 48 | 60 | .444 | 12.5 |
Dodgers | 47 | 61 | .435 | 13.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Edmonds | 4 |
1 | Bernie Williams | 4 |
3 | Garret Anderson | 3 |
3 | Gary Bennett | 3 |
3 | 8 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Tino Martinez | 2 |
1 | Mark McGwire | 2 |
3 | Brady Anderson | 1 |
3 | Albert Belle | 1 |
3 | 11 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Gary Bennett | 4 |
1 | Chris Widger | 4 |
3 | Albert Belle | 3 |
3 | Troy Glaus | 3 |
3 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Edmonds | 2 |
1 | Eric Owens | 2 |
1 | Reggie Sanders | 2 |
1 | Gerald Williams | 2 |
5 | 11 tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Pedro Astacio | 1.50 |
2 | Shane Reynolds | 1.20 |
3 | Tom Glavine | 0.89 |
4 | Chuck Finley | 0.88 |
5 | Mike Thurman | 0.78 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Andy Ashby | 1 |
1 | Pedro Astacio | 1 |
1 | Roger Clemens | 1 |
1 | Chuck Finley | 1 |
1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Pedro Astacio | 9 |
2 | Tom Glavine | 8 |
3 | Chuck Finley | 7 |
3 | Mike Thurman | 7 |
5 | 2 tied | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Trevor Hoffman | 1 |
1 | Mariano Rivera | 1 |
1 | John Rocker | 1 |
1 | Mike Timlin | 1 |
1 | Ugueth Urbina | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Nomar Garciaparra | .364 |
2 | Larry Walker | .358 |
3 | Tony Fernandez | .355 |
4 | Derek Jeter | .352 |
5 | Sean Casey | .352 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mark McGwire | 44 |
2 | Sammy Sosa | 42 |
3 | Jeff Bagwell | 35 |
3 | Ken Griffey | 35 |
5 | 2 tied | 31 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Manny Ramirez | 108 |
2 | Mark McGwire | 101 |
3 | Jeff Bagwell | 95 |
3 | Ken Griffey | 95 |
3 | Sammy Sosa | 95 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Roger Cedeno | 52 |
2 | Tony Womack | 48 |
3 | Eric Young | 34 |
4 | Shannon Stewart | 33 |
5 | Luis Castillo | 30 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Pedro Martinez | 2.48 |
2 | Randy Johnson | 2.62 |
3 | David Cone | 2.83 |
4 | Mike Hampton | 2.97 |
5 | Alex Fernandez | 2.98 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Kent Bottenfield | 15 |
1 | Mike Hampton | 15 |
1 | Pedro Martinez | 15 |
4 | Jose Lima | 14 |
4 | 2 others tied | 14 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Johnson | 252 |
2 | Pedro Martinez | 194 |
3 | Kevin Brown | 148 |
4 | Shane Reynolds | 146 |
5 | Curt Schilling | 141 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | John Wetteland | 33 |
2 | Mariano Rivera | 29 |
3 | Roberto Hernandez | 28 |
4 | Trevor Hoffman | 27 |
4 | Billy Wagner | 27 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Ivan Rodriguez | .491 |
2 | Cal Ripken | .457 |
3 | Nomar Garciaparra | .455 |
3 | Fred McGriff | .455 |
5 | Rey Sanchez | .452 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mark McGwire | 12 |
2 | Sammy Sosa | 8 |
2 | Robin Ventura | 8 |
4 | Albert Belle | 7 |
4 | 2 others tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Mark McGwire | 21 |
2 | Jason Giambi | 20 |
2 | Robin Ventura | 20 |
4 | Roberto Alomar | 18 |
4 | 4 others tied | 18 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Womack | 9 |
2 | Luis Castillo | 8 |
2 | J. D. Drew | 8 |
4 | Ray Durham | 7 |
4 | Omar Vizquel | 7 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Shane Reynolds | 0.38 |
2 | Mike Oquist | 1.04 |
3 | Kevin Brown | 1.09 |
4 | Shawn Estes | 1.13 |
4 | 2 others tied | 1.13 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Hampton | 3 |
1 | Hideki Irabu | 3 |
1 | Esteban Loaiza | 3 |
1 | Darren Oliver | 3 |
1 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Hideki Irabu | 27 |
2 | Ryan Dempster | 26 |
3 | Randy Johnson | 23 |
3 | Chan Ho Park | 23 |
3 | Brett Tomko | 23 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Koch | 6 |
1 | John Wetteland | 6 |
3 | Matt Mantei | 5 |
3 | Jose Mesa | 5 |
3 | Dave Veres | 5 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Randa | .422 |
2 | Fred McGriff | .422 |
3 | Craig Biggio | .413 |
4 | Ivan Rodriguez | .404 |
5 | Devon White | .391 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mark McGwire | 18 |
2 | Eric Karros | 11 |
3 | Albert Belle | 10 |
3 | Tony Clark | 10 |
3 | 4 others tied | 10 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Mark McGwire | 33 |
2 | Tony Clark | 30 |
3 | Mike Piazza | 29 |
4 | Jason Giambi | 28 |
4 | Chris Singleton | 28 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Luis Castillo | 14 |
2 | Tony Womack | 12 |
3 | Ray Durham | 10 |
3 | Eric Owens | 10 |
3 | Omar Vizquel | 10 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Johnson | 1.13 |
2 | Steve Parris | 1.44 |
3 | Steve Woodard | 1.60 |
4 | Darren Oliver | 1.72 |
5 | Chris Holt | 1.84 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Pedro Astacio | 5 |
1 | Mike Hampton | 5 |
1 | Robert Person | 5 |
4 | Scott Erickson | 4 |
4 | 6 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Johnson | 52 |
2 | Hideki Irabu | 45 |
3 | Pedro Astacio | 43 |
4 | Kevin Brown | 41 |
5 | Darren Dreifort | 39 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Koch | 11 |
2 | Matt Mantei | 9 |
3 | Antonio Alfonseca | 8 |
3 | Mariano Rivera | 8 |
3 | 2 others tied | 8 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Larry Walker | .376 |
2 | Tony Fernandez | .362 |
3 | Nomar Garciaparra | .349 |
4 | Derek Jeter | .344 |
5 | Bernie Williams | .339 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mark McGwire | 69 |
2 | Sammy Sosa | 66 |
3 | Ken Griffey | 50 |
4 | Jeff Bagwell | 46 |
4 | 3 others tied | 46 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Manny Ramirez | 160 |
2 | Mark McGwire | 148 |
3 | Ken Griffey | 147 |
4 | Sammy Sosa | 145 |
5 | Jeff Bagwell | 136 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Tony Womack | 64 |
2 | Roger Cedeno | 55 |
3 | Shannon Stewart | 51 |
4 | Rickey Henderson | 49 |
5 | Kenny Lofton | 43 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Johnson | 2.19 |
2 | Pedro Martinez | 2.81 |
3 | Kevin Brown | 2.83 |
4 | Mike Hampton | 2.88 |
5 | David Cone | 3.07 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Johnson | 20 |
1 | Jose Lima | 20 |
1 | Shane Reynolds | 20 |
4 | Pedro Martinez | 19 |
4 | Curt Schilling | 19 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Johnson | 356 |
2 | Pedro Martinez | 275 |
3 | Kevin Brown | 236 |
4 | Curt Schilling | 227 |
5 | Shane Reynolds | 223 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | John Wetteland | 46 |
2 | Trevor Hoffman | 43 |
3 | Michael Jackson | 37 |
3 | Troy Percival | 37 |
3 | Jeff Shaw | 37 |