On This Day
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 15 | 9 | .625 | -- |
| Orioles | 13 | 9 | .591 | 1.0 |
| Yankees | 12 | 11 | .522 | 2.5 |
| Rays | 11 | 11 | .500 | 3.0 |
| Blue Jays | 10 | 13 | .435 | 4.5 |
Games
AL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 12 | 9 | .571 | -- |
| Indians | 10 | 12 | .455 | 2.5 |
| Twins | 10 | 12 | .455 | 2.5 |
| Tigers | 10 | 13 | .435 | 3.0 |
| Royals | 9 | 13 | .409 | 3.5 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 14 | 9 | .609 | -- |
| Angels | 14 | 9 | .609 | -- |
| Mariners | 11 | 12 | .478 | 3.0 |
| Rangers | 7 | 16 | .304 | 7.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlins | 13 | 9 | .591 | -- |
| Mets | 11 | 10 | .524 | 1.5 |
| Phillies | 12 | 11 | .522 | 1.5 |
| Braves | 11 | 11 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Nationals | 7 | 16 | .304 | 6.5 |
Games
NL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 15 | 7 | .682 | -- |
| Cardinals | 14 | 9 | .609 | 1.5 |
| Brewers | 13 | 9 | .591 | 2.0 |
| Astros | 11 | 12 | .478 | 4.5 |
| Pirates | 9 | 13 | .409 | 6.0 |
| Reds | 9 | 14 | .391 | 6.5 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'backs | 16 | 6 | .727 | -- |
| Rockies | 10 | 12 | .455 | 6.0 |
| Giants | 10 | 13 | .435 | 6.5 |
| Dodgers | 9 | 13 | .409 | 7.0 |
| Padres | 9 | 14 | .391 | 7.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grady Sizemore | 4 |
| 2 | Lance Berkman | 3 |
| 2 | Yuniesky Betancourt | 3 |
| 2 | Ryan Braun | 3 |
| 2 | 18 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donnie Murphy | 2 |
| 1 | Magglio Ordonez | 2 |
| 3 | Marlon Anderson | 1 |
| 3 | Rich Aurilia | 1 |
| 3 | 25 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Felipe Lopez | 6 |
| 2 | Donnie Murphy | 4 |
| 2 | Magglio Ordonez | 4 |
| 2 | Josh Willingham | 4 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Crawford | 2 |
| 1 | Coco Crisp | 2 |
| 1 | Hanley Ramirez | 2 |
| 4 | Garret Anderson | 1 |
| 4 | 17 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cliff Lee | 3.00 |
| 2 | Chris Young | 2.00 |
| 3 | Chad Billingsley | 1.50 |
| 4 | Joel Pineiro | 1.20 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 1.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chad Bradford | 1 |
| 1 | Roberto Hernandez | 1 |
| 1 | Jack Cassel | 1 |
| 1 | Aaron Cook | 1 |
| 1 | 12 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chad Billingsley | 12 |
| 2 | Chris Young | 10 |
| 3 | Cliff Lee | 9 |
| 3 | Tim Lincecum | 9 |
| 5 | Jeremy Bonderman | 7 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manny Acosta | 1 |
| 1 | Rafael Betancourt | 1 |
| 1 | Brian Fuentes | 1 |
| 1 | Jason Isringhausen | 1 |
| 1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chipper Jones | .442 |
| 2 | Chase Utley | .385 |
| 3 | Rafael Furcal | .379 |
| 4 | Albert Pujols | .377 |
| 5 | Conor Jackson | .368 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chase Utley | 10 |
| 2 | Pat Burrell | 8 |
| 3 | Mike Jacobs | 7 |
| 3 | Chipper Jones | 7 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pat Burrell | 25 |
| 2 | Joe Crede | 21 |
| 2 | Josh Hamilton | 21 |
| 2 | Chase Utley | 21 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 20 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Bourn | 13 |
| 2 | Carlos Gomez | 9 |
| 3 | Jacoby Ellsbury | 8 |
| 3 | Hanley Ramirez | 8 |
| 3 | Brian Roberts | 8 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cliff Lee | 0.28 |
| 2 | John Smoltz | 0.78 |
| 3 | Ben Sheets | 0.96 |
| 4 | Edinson Volquez | 1.21 |
| 5 | Tim Lincecum | 1.23 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon Webb | 5 |
| 2 | Mark Hendrickson | 4 |
| 2 | Cliff Lee | 4 |
| 2 | Tim Lincecum | 4 |
| 2 | 4 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Lincecum | 36 |
| 2 | Chad Billingsley | 32 |
| 2 | Johan Santana | 32 |
| 4 | Johnny Cueto | 31 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 31 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francisco Rodriguez | 9 |
| 2 | Jason Isringhausen | 8 |
| 2 | Jonathan Papelbon | 8 |
| 2 | George Sherrill | 8 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 7 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chipper Jones | .489 |
| 2 | Erick Aybar | .420 |
| 2 | Manny Ramirez | .420 |
| 4 | Geovany Soto | .419 |
| 5 | Dustin Pedroia | .410 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chase Utley | 7 |
| 2 | Chipper Jones | 6 |
| 3 | Garrett Atkins | 5 |
| 3 | Pat Burrell | 5 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miguel Cabrera | 17 |
| 1 | David Ortiz | 17 |
| 3 | Pat Burrell | 16 |
| 3 | Josh Hamilton | 16 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 15 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacoby Ellsbury | 8 |
| 2 | Michael Bourn | 7 |
| 2 | Hanley Ramirez | 7 |
| 4 | Ian Kinsler | 6 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Danks | 0.00 |
| 2 | Cliff Lee | 0.36 |
| 3 | Scott Olsen | 0.64 |
| 4 | Paul Byrd | 0.69 |
| 5 | Tim Lincecum | 0.93 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aaron Cook | 3 |
| 1 | Mark Hendrickson | 3 |
| 1 | Cliff Lee | 3 |
| 1 | Tim Lincecum | 3 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chad Billingsley | 29 |
| 2 | Cliff Lee | 25 |
| 2 | Tim Lincecum | 25 |
| 2 | John Smoltz | 25 |
| 5 | Felix Hernandez | 22 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonathan Papelbon | 6 |
| 1 | Francisco Rodriguez | 6 |
| 1 | Brian Wilson | 6 |
| 4 | Matt Capps | 5 |
| 4 | Eric Gagne | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magglio Ordonez | .360 |
| 2 | Chipper Jones | .359 |
| 3 | Chase Utley | .352 |
| 4 | Albert Pujols | .347 |
| 5 | Ichiro Suzuki | .341 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Howard | 49 |
| 1 | Carlos Pena | 49 |
| 3 | Prince Fielder | 48 |
| 4 | Alex Rodriguez | 44 |
| 5 | Adam Dunn | 39 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Holliday | 139 |
| 2 | Magglio Ordonez | 136 |
| 3 | Ryan Howard | 135 |
| 4 | Alex Rodriguez | 132 |
| 5 | Carlos Pena | 124 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Reyes | 70 |
| 2 | Juan Pierre | 62 |
| 3 | Carl Crawford | 53 |
| 3 | Hanley Ramirez | 53 |
| 5 | Brian Roberts | 52 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Peavy | 2.50 |
| 2 | John Smoltz | 2.65 |
| 3 | Erik Bedard | 2.67 |
| 4 | Brandon Webb | 2.80 |
| 5 | Roberto Hernandez | 2.88 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chien-Ming Wang | 23 |
| 2 | Brandon Webb | 22 |
| 3 | Roberto Hernandez | 21 |
| 4 | Carlos Zambrano | 20 |
| 5 | Jake Peavy | 19 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Peavy | 249 |
| 2 | Johan Santana | 228 |
| 3 | Javier Vazquez | 222 |
| 4 | Aaron Harang | 220 |
| 5 | Scott Kazmir | 210 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francisco Rodriguez | 43 |
| 1 | Jose Valverde | 43 |
| 3 | Trevor Hoffman | 42 |
| 4 | J. J. Putz | 41 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 39 |