On This Day
Tuesday, October 26, 1999
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1999 World Series
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Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bret Boone | 4 |
| 2 | Chad Curtis | 2 |
| 2 | Joe Girardi | 2 |
| 2 | Chuck Knoblauch | 2 |
| 2 | Gerald Williams | 2 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chad Curtis | 2 |
| 2 | Chuck Knoblauch | 1 |
| 2 | Tino Martinez | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chad Curtis | 2 |
| 1 | Jose Hernandez | 2 |
| 1 | Chuck Knoblauch | 2 |
| 4 | Bret Boone | 1 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Hernandez | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Glavine | 0.43 |
| 2 | Andy Pettitte | 0.09 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mariano Rivera | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Glavine | 3 |
| 2 | Jeff Nelson | 2 |
| 2 | Mariano Rivera | 2 |
| 4 | Andy Pettitte | 1 |
| 4 | John Rocker | 1 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
World Series Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bret Boone | .600 |
| 2 | Scott Brosius | .385 |
| 2 | Derek Jeter | .385 |
| 4 | Chipper Jones | .333 |
| 4 | Chuck Knoblauch | .333 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chad Curtis | 2 |
| 2 | Chipper Jones | 1 |
| 2 | Chuck Knoblauch | 1 |
| 2 | Tino Martinez | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul O'Neill | 4 |
| 2 | Chuck Knoblauch | 3 |
| 2 | Tino Martinez | 3 |
| 4 | Bret Boone | 2 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Hernandez | 1 |
| 1 | Derek Jeter | 1 |
| 1 | Chuck Knoblauch | 1 |
| 1 | Bernie Williams | 1 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Cone | 0.00 |
| 1 | Mariano Rivera | 0.00 |
| 1 | John Rocker | 0.00 |
| 4 | Orlando Hernandez | 1.29 |
| 5 | Greg Maddux | 2.57 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Cone | 1 |
| 1 | Orlando Hernandez | 1 |
| 1 | Mariano Rivera | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Hernandez | 10 |
| 2 | Greg Maddux | 5 |
| 3 | David Cone | 4 |
| 3 | John Rocker | 4 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 3 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mariano Rivera | 1 |
Playoff Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Offerman | .419 |
| 2 | Nomar Garciaparra | .382 |
| 3 | Derek Jeter | .378 |
| 4 | Bret Boone | .373 |
| 5 | 2 tied | .368 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nomar Garciaparra | 4 |
| 1 | Jim Thome | 4 |
| 1 | John Valentin | 4 |
| 4 | Edgardo Alfonzo | 3 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Valentin | 17 |
| 2 | Brian Jordan | 13 |
| 3 | John Olerud | 12 |
| 4 | Jim Thome | 11 |
| 5 | Nomar Garciaparra | 9 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rickey Henderson | 7 |
| 2 | Gerald Williams | 4 |
| 3 | Bret Boone | 3 |
| 3 | Roger Cedeno | 3 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedro Martinez | 0.00 |
| 1 | John Rocker | 0.00 |
| 1 | Mariano Rivera | 0.00 |
| 1 | Rheal Cormier | 0.00 |
| 5 | Armando Benitez | 1.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Hernandez | 3 |
| 1 | Pedro Martinez | 3 |
| 3 | David Cone | 2 |
| 3 | Kevin Millwood | 2 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedro Martinez | 28 |
| 2 | Orlando Hernandez | 27 |
| 3 | Kevin Millwood | 21 |
| 4 | John Rocker | 18 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 17 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mariano Rivera | 5 |
| 2 | John Rocker | 3 |
| 3 | Armando Benitez | 1 |
| 3 | Ramiro Mendoza | 1 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Final Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 98 | 64 | .605 | -- |
| Red Sox | 94 | 68 | .580 | 4.0 |
| Blue Jays | 84 | 78 | .519 | 14.0 |
| Orioles | 78 | 84 | .481 | 20.0 |
| Devil Rays | 69 | 93 | .426 | 29.0 |
AL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indians | 97 | 65 | .599 | -- |
| White Sox | 75 | 86 | .466 | 21.5 |
| Tigers | 69 | 92 | .429 | 27.5 |
| Royals | 64 | 97 | .398 | 32.5 |
| Twins | 63 | 97 | .394 | 33.0 |
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | 95 | 67 | .586 | -- |
| Athletics | 87 | 75 | .537 | 8.0 |
| Mariners | 79 | 83 | .488 | 16.0 |
| Angels | 70 | 92 | .432 | 25.0 |
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 103 | 59 | .636 | -- |
| Mets | 97 | 66 | .595 | 6.5 |
| Phillies | 77 | 85 | .475 | 26.0 |
| Expos | 68 | 94 | .420 | 35.0 |
| Marlins | 64 | 98 | .395 | 39.0 |
NL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | 97 | 65 | .599 | -- |
| Reds | 96 | 67 | .589 | 1.5 |
| Pirates | 78 | 83 | .484 | 18.5 |
| Cardinals | 75 | 86 | .466 | 21.5 |
| Brewers | 74 | 87 | .460 | 22.5 |
| Cubs | 67 | 95 | .414 | 30.0 |
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'backs | 100 | 62 | .617 | -- |
| Giants | 86 | 76 | .531 | 14.0 |
| Dodgers | 77 | 85 | .475 | 23.0 |
| Padres | 74 | 88 | .457 | 26.0 |
| Rockies | 72 | 90 | .444 | 28.0 |