On This Day
Wednesday, October 27, 1999
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1999 World Series
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Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jorge Posada | 2 |
| 2 | Bret Boone | 1 |
| 2 | Scott Brosius | 1 |
| 2 | Derek Jeter | 1 |
| 2 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Leyritz | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tino Martinez | 2 |
| 2 | Bret Boone | 1 |
| 2 | Jim Leyritz | 1 |
| 2 | Jorge Posada | 1 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Derek Jeter | 2 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Smoltz | 1.22 |
| 2 | Roger Clemens | 0.67 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Clemens | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Smoltz | 11 |
| 2 | Roger Clemens | 4 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mariano Rivera | 1 |
World Series Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bret Boone | .538 |
| 2 | Scott Brosius | .375 |
| 3 | Derek Jeter | .353 |
| 4 | Chuck Knoblauch | .313 |
| 5 | Tino Martinez | .267 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chad Curtis | 2 |
| 2 | Chipper Jones | 1 |
| 2 | Chuck Knoblauch | 1 |
| 2 | Jim Leyritz | 1 |
| 2 | Tino Martinez | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tino Martinez | 5 |
| 2 | Paul O'Neill | 4 |
| 3 | Bret Boone | 3 |
| 3 | Chuck Knoblauch | 3 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Derek Jeter | 3 |
| 2 | Jose Hernandez | 1 |
| 2 | Chuck Knoblauch | 1 |
| 2 | Bernie Williams | 1 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Cone | 0.00 |
| 1 | Mariano Rivera | 0.00 |
| 3 | Roger Clemens | 1.17 |
| 4 | Orlando Hernandez | 1.29 |
| 5 | Greg Maddux | 2.57 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Clemens | 1 |
| 1 | David Cone | 1 |
| 1 | Orlando Hernandez | 1 |
| 1 | Mariano Rivera | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Smoltz | 11 |
| 2 | Orlando Hernandez | 10 |
| 3 | Greg Maddux | 5 |
| 4 | Roger Clemens | 4 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mariano Rivera | 2 |
Playoff Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Offerman | .419 |
| 2 | Nomar Garciaparra | .382 |
| 3 | Bret Boone | .370 |
| 4 | Mike Stanley | .368 |
| 5 | Derek Jeter | .367 |
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 | 4 others tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedro Martinez | 0.00 |
| 1 | John Rocker | 0.00 |
| 1 | Mariano Rivera | 0.00 |
| 4 | Armando Benitez | 1.00 |
| 5 | Orlando Hernandez | 1.20 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Hernandez | 3 |
| 1 | Pedro Martinez | 3 |
| 3 | Roger Clemens | 2 |
| 3 | David Cone | 2 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedro Martinez | 28 |
| 2 | Orlando Hernandez | 27 |
| 3 | John Smoltz | 22 |
| 4 | Kevin Millwood | 21 |
| 5 | John Rocker | 18 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mariano Rivera | 6 |
| 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 |