On This Day
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 16 | 11 | .593 | -- |
| Red Sox | 16 | 12 | .571 | 0.5 |
| Rays | 14 | 12 | .538 | 1.5 |
| Yankees | 14 | 14 | .500 | 2.5 |
| Blue Jays | 11 | 16 | .407 | 5.0 |
Games
AL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 14 | 12 | .538 | -- |
| Twins | 12 | 14 | .462 | 2.0 |
| Royals | 12 | 14 | .462 | 2.0 |
| Tigers | 12 | 15 | .444 | 2.5 |
| Indians | 12 | 15 | .444 | 2.5 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 17 | 11 | .607 | -- |
| Angels | 17 | 11 | .607 | -- |
| Mariners | 13 | 14 | .481 | 3.5 |
| Rangers | 9 | 18 | .333 | 7.5 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlins | 15 | 11 | .577 | -- |
| Mets | 14 | 11 | .560 | 0.5 |
| Phillies | 15 | 12 | .556 | 0.5 |
| Braves | 12 | 14 | .462 | 3.0 |
| Nationals | 10 | 17 | .370 | 5.5 |
Games
NL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 16 | 10 | .615 | -- |
| Cardinals | 17 | 11 | .607 | -- |
| Brewers | 15 | 11 | .577 | 1.0 |
| Astros | 13 | 15 | .464 | 4.0 |
| Reds | 12 | 16 | .429 | 5.0 |
| Pirates | 10 | 16 | .385 | 6.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'backs | 19 | 8 | .704 | -- |
| Dodgers | 13 | 13 | .500 | 5.5 |
| Giants | 12 | 16 | .429 | 7.5 |
| Rockies | 11 | 16 | .407 | 8.0 |
| Padres | 10 | 17 | .370 | 9.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Grudzielanek | 4 |
| 1 | Placido Polanco | 4 |
| 1 | Skip Schumaker | 4 |
| 4 | Rick Ankiel | 3 |
| 4 | 11 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Hairston | 2 |
| 2 | Jason Bay | 1 |
| 2 | Adrian Beltre | 1 |
| 2 | Robinson Cano | 1 |
| 2 | 17 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Guillen | 5 |
| 2 | Adrian Beltre | 3 |
| 2 | Geoff Blum | 3 |
| 2 | Mike Fontenot | 3 |
| 2 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fred Lewis | 2 |
| 1 | Delmon Young | 2 |
| 3 | Willie Bloomquist | 1 |
| 3 | Eric Bruntlett | 1 |
| 3 | 13 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johan Santana | 1.40 |
| 2 | Jon Lester | 1.20 |
| 3 | Boof Bonser | 1.14 |
| 4 | Roy Halladay | 1.00 |
| 4 | Joe Saunders | 1.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Beimel | 1 |
| 1 | Boof Bonser | 1 |
| 1 | Doug Brocail | 1 |
| 1 | Aaron Cook | 1 |
| 1 | 11 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boof Bonser | 8 |
| 2 | Johan Santana | 7 |
| 2 | Max Scherzer | 7 |
| 4 | Roy Halladay | 6 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Fuentes | 1 |
| 1 | Eric Gagne | 1 |
| 1 | Todd Jones | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Nathan | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chipper Jones | .432 |
| 2 | Albert Pujols | .366 |
| 3 | Chase Utley | .364 |
| 4 | Victor Martinez | .364 |
| 5 | 2 tied | .355 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chase Utley | 10 |
| 2 | Lance Berkman | 8 |
| 2 | Pat Burrell | 8 |
| 2 | Chipper Jones | 8 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josh Hamilton | 28 |
| 2 | Emil Brown | 25 |
| 2 | Pat Burrell | 25 |
| 4 | Conor Jackson | 24 |
| 4 | Mark Reynolds | 24 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Bourn | 13 |
| 2 | Carlos Gomez | 10 |
| 2 | Brian Roberts | 10 |
| 4 | Hanley Ramirez | 9 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 8 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cliff Lee | 0.28 |
| 2 | Edinson Volquez | 1.23 |
| 3 | Zack Greinke | 1.25 |
| 4 | Ben Sheets | 1.64 |
| 5 | Tim Lincecum | 1.73 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon Webb | 6 |
| 2 | Joe Saunders | 5 |
| 2 | Chien-Ming Wang | 5 |
| 4 | Aaron Cook | 4 |
| 4 | 11 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Felix Hernandez | 41 |
| 2 | Tim Lincecum | 40 |
| 3 | Johan Santana | 39 |
| 4 | Jake Peavy | 38 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 37 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francisco Rodriguez | 11 |
| 2 | George Sherrill | 10 |
| 3 | Eric Gagne | 8 |
| 3 | Jason Isringhausen | 8 |
| 3 | 6 others tied | 8 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chipper Jones | .457 |
| 2 | Josh Willingham | .435 |
| 3 | Michael Young | .411 |
| 4 | Josh Hamilton | .397 |
| 5 | Ronny Cedeno | .394 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chase Utley | 7 |
| 2 | Chipper Jones | 6 |
| 3 | Garrett Atkins | 5 |
| 3 | Nate McLouth | 5 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emil Brown | 17 |
| 1 | David Ortiz | 17 |
| 3 | Miguel Cabrera | 16 |
| 4 | Garrett Atkins | 15 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 15 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Bourn | 7 |
| 1 | Hanley Ramirez | 7 |
| 3 | Jacoby Ellsbury | 6 |
| 4 | Luis Castillo | 5 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cliff Lee | 0.00 |
| 1 | Brian Burres | 0.00 |
| 3 | Scott Olsen | 0.42 |
| 4 | John Lannan | 0.45 |
| 5 | Yovani Gallardo | 0.64 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aaron Cook | 3 |
| 1 | Chad Gaudin | 3 |
| 1 | Brad Penny | 3 |
| 1 | Joe Saunders | 3 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Felix Hernandez | 25 |
| 1 | John Smoltz | 25 |
| 3 | Edinson Volquez | 24 |
| 4 | Aaron Harang | 22 |
| 4 | Jake Peavy | 22 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francisco Rodriguez | 7 |
| 2 | Brandon Lyon | 6 |
| 3 | Eric Gagne | 5 |
| 3 | Billy Wagner | 5 |
| 5 | 8 tied | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chipper Jones | .360 |
| 2 | Magglio Ordonez | .357 |
| 3 | Albert Pujols | .346 |
| 4 | Chase Utley | .343 |
| 5 | Ichiro Suzuki | .342 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prince Fielder | 49 |
| 1 | Ryan Howard | 49 |
| 3 | Carlos Pena | 48 |
| 4 | Alex Rodriguez | 44 |
| 5 | Lance Berkman | 40 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Howard | 136 |
| 2 | Magglio Ordonez | 134 |
| 3 | Matt Holliday | 133 |
| 3 | Alex Rodriguez | 133 |
| 5 | Prince Fielder | 125 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Reyes | 68 |
| 2 | Juan Pierre | 58 |
| 3 | Hanley Ramirez | 54 |
| 4 | Brian Roberts | 52 |
| 5 | Carl Crawford | 51 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erik Bedard | 2.44 |
| 2 | Jake Peavy | 2.58 |
| 3 | Brandon Webb | 2.75 |
| 4 | John Smoltz | 2.78 |
| 5 | Roberto Hernandez | 2.90 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chien-Ming Wang | 24 |
| 2 | Brandon Webb | 23 |
| 3 | Roberto Hernandez | 20 |
| 3 | Carlos Zambrano | 20 |
| 5 | Jake Peavy | 19 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Peavy | 242 |
| 2 | Johan Santana | 229 |
| 2 | Javier Vazquez | 229 |
| 4 | Aaron Harang | 219 |
| 5 | Scott Kazmir | 209 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francisco Rodriguez | 43 |
| 2 | Jose Valverde | 42 |
| 3 | Trevor Hoffman | 41 |
| 4 | J. J. Putz | 39 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 38 |