On This Day
Sunday, October 1, 2006
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2006 Playoffs
Upcoming Games
October 3, 2006
Oakland Athletics at Minnesota Twins
Detroit Tigers at New York Yankees
St. Louis Cardinals at San Diego Padres
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Final Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Yankees | 97 | 65 | .599 | -- |
Blue Jays | 87 | 75 | .537 | 10.0 |
Red Sox | 86 | 76 | .531 | 11.0 |
Orioles | 70 | 92 | .432 | 27.0 |
Devil Rays | 61 | 101 | .377 | 36.0 |
Games
AL Central
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Twins | 96 | 66 | .593 | -- |
Tigers | 95 | 67 | .586 | 1.0 |
White Sox | 90 | 72 | .556 | 6.0 |
Indians | 78 | 84 | .481 | 18.0 |
Royals | 62 | 100 | .383 | 34.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Athletics | 93 | 69 | .574 | -- |
Angels | 89 | 73 | .549 | 4.0 |
Rangers | 80 | 82 | .494 | 13.0 |
Mariners | 78 | 84 | .481 | 15.0 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mets | 97 | 65 | .599 | -- |
Phillies | 85 | 77 | .525 | 12.0 |
Braves | 79 | 83 | .488 | 18.0 |
Marlins | 78 | 84 | .481 | 19.0 |
Nationals | 71 | 91 | .438 | 26.0 |
Games
NL Central
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cardinals | 83 | 78 | .516 | -- |
Astros | 82 | 80 | .506 | 1.5 |
Reds | 80 | 82 | .494 | 3.5 |
Brewers | 75 | 87 | .463 | 8.5 |
Pirates | 67 | 95 | .414 | 16.5 |
Cubs | 66 | 96 | .407 | 17.5 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dodgers | 88 | 74 | .543 | -- |
Padres | 88 | 74 | .543 | 0.0 |
Giants | 76 | 85 | .472 | 11.5 |
Rockies | 76 | 86 | .469 | 12.0 |
D'backs | 76 | 86 | .469 | 12.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Adrian Gonzalez | 4 |
1 | Carlos Guillen | 4 |
3 | Garrett Atkins | 3 |
3 | Lance Berkman | 3 |
3 | 13 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Chad Tracy | 2 |
2 | Garrett Atkins | 1 |
2 | Craig Counsell | 1 |
2 | Chris Duncan | 1 |
2 | 28 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Thomas | 4 |
2 | Emil Brown | 3 |
2 | Ronny Cedeno | 3 |
2 | Gabe Kapler | 3 |
2 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Alfredo Amezaga | 1 |
1 | Garrett Atkins | 1 |
1 | Miguel Cairo | 1 |
1 | Robinson Cano | 1 |
1 | 14 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Devern Hansack | 6.00 |
2 | Brett Myers | 1.40 |
3 | Javier Vazquez | 0.88 |
4 | Jason Hammel | 0.80 |
5 | 2 tied | 0.78 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | David Aardsma | 1 |
1 | Chad Billingsley | 1 |
1 | Matt Capps | 1 |
1 | Chad Gaudin | 1 |
1 | 11 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Jason Hammel | 8 |
2 | Cliff Lee | 7 |
2 | Brett Myers | 7 |
2 | Jason Schmidt | 7 |
2 | Javier Vazquez | 7 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Beimel | 1 |
1 | Scott Downs | 1 |
1 | Ron Flores | 1 |
1 | Trevor Hoffman | 1 |
1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Mauer | .347 |
2 | Freddy Sanchez | .344 |
3 | Derek Jeter | .343 |
4 | Robinson Cano | .342 |
5 | Miguel Cabrera | .339 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ryan Howard | 58 |
2 | David Ortiz | 54 |
3 | Albert Pujols | 49 |
4 | Alfonso Soriano | 46 |
5 | Lance Berkman | 45 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ryan Howard | 149 |
2 | David Ortiz | 137 |
2 | Albert Pujols | 137 |
4 | Lance Berkman | 136 |
5 | Justin Morneau | 130 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Jose Reyes | 64 |
2 | Carl Crawford | 58 |
2 | Juan Pierre | 58 |
4 | Chone Figgins | 52 |
5 | Hanley Ramirez | 51 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Johan Santana | 2.77 |
2 | Roy Oswalt | 2.98 |
3 | Chris Carpenter | 3.09 |
4 | Josh Johnson | 3.10 |
5 | Brandon Webb | 3.10 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Johan Santana | 19 |
1 | Chien-Ming Wang | 19 |
3 | Jon Garland | 18 |
4 | Freddy Garcia | 17 |
4 | 3 others tied | 17 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Johan Santana | 245 |
2 | Aaron Harang | 216 |
3 | Jake Peavy | 215 |
4 | John Smoltz | 211 |
5 | Carlos Zambrano | 210 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Francisco Rodriguez | 47 |
2 | Trevor Hoffman | 46 |
3 | Bobby Jenks | 41 |
4 | Billy Wagner | 40 |
5 | B. J. Ryan | 38 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Wes Helms | .459 |
2 | Chris Gomez | .457 |
3 | Juan Rivera | .425 |
4 | Jeff Baker | .415 |
5 | Garrett Atkins | .412 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Andruw Jones | 7 |
2 | Adrian Beltre | 6 |
2 | Matt Holliday | 6 |
2 | Raul Ibanez | 6 |
2 | 2 others tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Matt Holliday | 19 |
2 | Andruw Jones | 17 |
2 | Brian McCann | 17 |
2 | Aramis Ramirez | 17 |
5 | 6 tied | 16 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Kenny Lofton | 7 |
1 | Juan Pierre | 7 |
1 | Jose Reyes | 7 |
1 | Dave Roberts | 7 |
5 | 4 tied | 6 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Chris Sampson | 0.67 |
2 | Marty McLeary | 0.75 |
3 | Roger Clemens | 1.06 |
4 | John Lackey | 1.20 |
5 | Chris Young | 1.25 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Freddy Garcia | 3 |
1 | Chad Gaudin | 3 |
1 | Aaron Harang | 3 |
1 | Jamie Moyer | 3 |
1 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Javier Vazquez | 31 |
2 | Brett Myers | 24 |
3 | A. J. Burnett | 23 |
3 | Aaron Harang | 23 |
3 | Jake Peavy | 23 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Trevor Hoffman | 8 |
2 | B. J. Ryan | 6 |
3 | Francisco Rodriguez | 5 |
3 | Takashi Saito | 5 |
5 | 5 tied | 4 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Chris Gomez | .425 |
2 | Geoff Jenkins | .409 |
3 | Carlos Guillen | .392 |
4 | Ryan Howard | .385 |
5 | Garrett Atkins | .382 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Thomas | 11 |
2 | Matt Holliday | 10 |
2 | Torii Hunter | 10 |
2 | Albert Pujols | 10 |
2 | Chase Utley | 10 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Thomas | 35 |
2 | Matt Holliday | 34 |
3 | Aramis Ramirez | 30 |
4 | Adrian Beltre | 29 |
4 | Torii Hunter | 29 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Carl Crawford | 13 |
1 | Juan Pierre | 13 |
3 | Chris Duffy | 12 |
4 | Felipe Lopez | 11 |
5 | 3 tied | 9 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Rob Tejeda | 1.70 |
2 | Johan Santana | 1.78 |
3 | Roy Oswalt | 1.85 |
4 | Anibal Sanchez | 1.88 |
5 | Rich Hill | 1.93 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Roy Oswalt | 5 |
1 | Anibal Sanchez | 5 |
1 | Woody Williams | 5 |
4 | Bronson Arroyo | 4 |
4 | 12 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Javier Vazquez | 57 |
2 | Rich Hill | 50 |
3 | A. J. Burnett | 45 |
3 | Ben Sheets | 45 |
5 | Brett Myers | 43 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Salomon Torres | 12 |
2 | Trevor Hoffman | 11 |
3 | Francisco Rodriguez | 10 |
4 | B. J. Ryan | 9 |
5 | 6 tied | 8 |