On This Day
Sunday, September 28, 2003
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2003 Playoffs
Upcoming Games
September 30, 2003
Minnesota Twins at New York Yankees
Chicago Cubs at Atlanta Braves
Florida Marlins at San Francisco Giants
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Final Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 101 | 61 | .623 | -- |
| Red Sox | 95 | 67 | .586 | 6.0 |
| Blue Jays | 86 | 76 | .531 | 15.0 |
| Orioles | 71 | 91 | .438 | 30.0 |
| Devil Rays | 63 | 99 | .389 | 38.0 |
Games
AL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | 90 | 72 | .556 | -- |
| White Sox | 86 | 76 | .531 | 4.0 |
| Royals | 83 | 79 | .512 | 7.0 |
| Indians | 68 | 94 | .420 | 22.0 |
| Tigers | 43 | 119 | .265 | 47.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 96 | 66 | .593 | -- |
| Mariners | 93 | 69 | .574 | 3.0 |
| Angels | 77 | 85 | .475 | 19.0 |
| Rangers | 71 | 91 | .438 | 25.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 101 | 61 | .623 | -- |
| Marlins | 91 | 71 | .562 | 10.0 |
| Phillies | 86 | 76 | .531 | 15.0 |
| Expos | 83 | 79 | .512 | 18.0 |
| Mets | 66 | 95 | .410 | 34.5 |
Games
NL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 88 | 74 | .543 | -- |
| Astros | 87 | 75 | .537 | 1.0 |
| Cardinals | 85 | 77 | .525 | 3.0 |
| Pirates | 75 | 87 | .463 | 13.0 |
| Reds | 69 | 93 | .426 | 19.0 |
| Brewers | 68 | 94 | .420 | 20.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 100 | 61 | .621 | -- |
| Dodgers | 85 | 77 | .525 | 15.5 |
| D'backs | 84 | 78 | .519 | 16.5 |
| Rockies | 74 | 88 | .457 | 26.5 |
| Padres | 64 | 98 | .395 | 36.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Cintron | 4 |
| 1 | Phil Nevin | 4 |
| 3 | Cesar Izturis | 3 |
| 3 | Dave McCarty | 3 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Bagwell | 2 |
| 2 | Edgardo Alfonzo | 1 |
| 2 | Lance Berkman | 1 |
| 2 | Bret Boone | 1 |
| 2 | 27 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Bagwell | 4 |
| 1 | Carlos Delgado | 4 |
| 3 | Jim Edmonds | 3 |
| 3 | Pedro Feliz | 3 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Young | 2 |
| 2 | Alfredo Amezaga | 1 |
| 2 | Marlon Byrd | 1 |
| 2 | Carl Crawford | 1 |
| 2 | 17 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirk Saarloos | 6.00 |
| 2 | Esteban Loaiza | 1.33 |
| 2 | Jake Peavy | 1.33 |
| 4 | Dontrelle Willis | 1.20 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 1.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Correia | 1 |
| 1 | Esteban Loaiza | 1 |
| 1 | Javier Lopez | 1 |
| 1 | Greg Maddux | 1 |
| 1 | 11 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Esteban Loaiza | 8 |
| 1 | Jake Peavy | 8 |
| 3 | Kip Wells | 7 |
| 4 | Kirk Saarloos | 6 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocky Biddle | 1 |
| 1 | Lance Carter | 1 |
| 1 | Brendan Donnelly | 1 |
| 1 | Jason Isringhausen | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Pujols | .359 |
| 2 | Todd Helton | .358 |
| 3 | Barry Bonds | .341 |
| 4 | Edgar Renteria | .330 |
| 5 | Gary Sheffield | .330 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Rodriguez | 47 |
| 1 | Jim Thome | 47 |
| 3 | Barry Bonds | 45 |
| 3 | Richie Sexson | 45 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 43 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Delgado | 145 |
| 2 | Preston Wilson | 141 |
| 3 | Gary Sheffield | 132 |
| 4 | Jim Thome | 131 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 124 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Pierre | 65 |
| 2 | Carl Crawford | 55 |
| 3 | Alex Sanchez | 52 |
| 4 | Scott Podsednik | 43 |
| 5 | Carlos Beltran | 41 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedro Martinez | 2.22 |
| 2 | Jason Schmidt | 2.34 |
| 3 | Kevin Brown | 2.39 |
| 4 | Mark Prior | 2.43 |
| 5 | Tim Hudson | 2.70 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Halladay | 22 |
| 2 | Esteban Loaiza | 21 |
| 2 | Jamie Moyer | 21 |
| 2 | Russ Ortiz | 21 |
| 2 | Andy Pettitte | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kerry Wood | 266 |
| 2 | Mark Prior | 245 |
| 3 | Javier Vazquez | 241 |
| 4 | Jason Schmidt | 208 |
| 5 | Esteban Loaiza | 207 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Gagne | 55 |
| 2 | John Smoltz | 45 |
| 3 | Billy Wagner | 44 |
| 4 | Keith Foulke | 43 |
| 5 | Eddie Guardado | 41 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A. J. Pierzynski | .469 |
| 2 | Marquis Grissom | .432 |
| 3 | Tike Redman | .431 |
| 4 | Todd Helton | .415 |
| 4 | Chipper Jones | .415 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alfonso Soriano | 9 |
| 2 | Carlos Delgado | 7 |
| 2 | Jim Thome | 7 |
| 4 | Sammy Sosa | 6 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Delgado | 19 |
| 2 | Jim Thome | 17 |
| 3 | Alfonso Soriano | 16 |
| 4 | Mike Lieberthal | 14 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Sanchez | 7 |
| 2 | Carlos Beltran | 6 |
| 2 | Angel Berroa | 6 |
| 4 | Rocco Baldelli | 5 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kerry Wood | 0.00 |
| 1 | Russ Ortiz | 0.00 |
| 3 | Freddy Garcia | 0.75 |
| 4 | Tomo Ohka | 0.78 |
| 5 | Pedro Martinez | 0.95 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Anderson | 3 |
| 1 | Roger Clemens | 3 |
| 1 | Sterling Hitchcock | 3 |
| 1 | Colby Lewis | 3 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Prior | 37 |
| 2 | Josh Beckett | 27 |
| 3 | Randy Johnson | 26 |
| 4 | Roy Halladay | 24 |
| 5 | Kerry Wood | 23 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Guardado | 6 |
| 1 | Matt Mantei | 6 |
| 3 | Joe Borowski | 5 |
| 3 | Eric Gagne | 5 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 5 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Todd Helton | .379 |
| 2 | Manny Ramirez | .375 |
| 3 | A. J. Pierzynski | .366 |
| 4 | Reed Johnson | .365 |
| 5 | Jason Kendall | .360 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Thome | 11 |
| 2 | David Ortiz | 10 |
| 2 | Richie Sexson | 10 |
| 2 | Alfonso Soriano | 10 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 9 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Thome | 31 |
| 2 | Richie Sexson | 28 |
| 3 | Aubrey Huff | 27 |
| 4 | Eric Chavez | 26 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 26 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Crawford | 12 |
| 1 | Scott Podsednik | 12 |
| 1 | Alex Sanchez | 12 |
| 4 | Carlos Beltran | 11 |
| 4 | Angel Berroa | 11 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kerry Wood | 1.00 |
| 2 | Jamie Moyer | 1.41 |
| 3 | Roy Halladay | 1.41 |
| 4 | Kip Wells | 1.71 |
| 5 | Ted Lilly | 1.91 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Clemens | 5 |
| 1 | Roy Halladay | 5 |
| 1 | Ted Lilly | 5 |
| 1 | Jamie Moyer | 5 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Prior | 60 |
| 2 | Esteban Loaiza | 49 |
| 3 | Randy Johnson | 48 |
| 4 | Josh Beckett | 47 |
| 4 | Kerry Wood | 47 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddie Guardado | 12 |
| 2 | Eric Gagne | 11 |
| 2 | Mariano Rivera | 11 |
| 4 | Joe Borowski | 10 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 9 |