On This Day
Monday, September 22, 2008
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rays | 93 | 62 | .600 | -- |
| Red Sox | 91 | 65 | .583 | 2.5 |
| Yankees | 85 | 71 | .545 | 8.5 |
| Blue Jays | 83 | 73 | .532 | 10.5 |
| Orioles | 67 | 88 | .432 | 26.0 |
Games
AL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 86 | 69 | .555 | -- |
| Twins | 84 | 72 | .538 | 2.5 |
| Indians | 79 | 77 | .506 | 7.5 |
| Tigers | 71 | 84 | .458 | 15.0 |
| Royals | 71 | 86 | .452 | 16.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels | 97 | 59 | .622 | -- |
| Athletics | 75 | 81 | .481 | 22.0 |
| Rangers | 75 | 82 | .478 | 22.5 |
| Mariners | 57 | 99 | .365 | 40.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillies | 89 | 68 | .567 | -- |
| Mets | 86 | 70 | .551 | 2.5 |
| Marlins | 81 | 75 | .519 | 7.5 |
| Braves | 69 | 88 | .439 | 20.0 |
| Nationals | 58 | 98 | .372 | 30.5 |
Games
NL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 95 | 60 | .613 | -- |
| Brewers | 85 | 71 | .545 | 10.5 |
| Astros | 82 | 73 | .529 | 13.0 |
| Cardinals | 80 | 76 | .513 | 15.5 |
| Reds | 73 | 83 | .468 | 22.5 |
| Pirates | 65 | 91 | .417 | 30.5 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 81 | 75 | .519 | -- |
| D'backs | 79 | 77 | .506 | 2.0 |
| Rockies | 71 | 85 | .455 | 10.0 |
| Giants | 70 | 86 | .449 | 11.0 |
| Padres | 61 | 95 | .391 | 20.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | David DeJesus | 4 |
| 2 | Hank Blalock | 3 |
| 2 | Mark DeRosa | 3 |
| 2 | Stephen Drew | 3 |
| 2 | 8 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Blalock | 1 |
| 1 | Pat Burrell | 1 |
| 1 | Stephen Drew | 1 |
| 1 | Vladimir Guerrero | 1 |
| 1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jason Marquis | 5 |
| 2 | Pat Burrell | 3 |
| 3 | Mike Aviles | 2 |
| 3 | Stephen Drew | 2 |
| 3 | 8 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cliff Pennington | 2 |
| 2 | Jason Bartlett | 1 |
| 2 | Cesar Izturis | 1 |
| 2 | Aaron Miles | 1 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ervin Santana | 1.80 |
| 2 | Brian Bass | 1.25 |
| 3 | Josh Beckett | 0.75 |
| 4 | J. A. Happ | 0.71 |
| 4 | Ricky Nolasco | 0.71 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grant Balfour | 1 |
| 1 | Alan Embree | 1 |
| 1 | Scott Eyre | 1 |
| 1 | Aaron Harang | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ervin Santana | 9 |
| 2 | Todd Wellemeyer | 7 |
| 3 | Josh Beckett | 6 |
| 3 | Aaron Harang | 6 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francisco Cordero | 1 |
| 1 | Santiago Casilla | 1 |
| 1 | Jensen Lewis | 1 |
| 1 | Chad Qualls | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chipper Jones | .364 |
| 2 | Albert Pujols | .348 |
| 3 | Manny Ramirez | .331 |
| 4 | Joe Mauer | .330 |
| 5 | Dustin Pedroia | .323 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Howard | 46 |
| 2 | Adam Dunn | 38 |
| 3 | Carlos Delgado | 37 |
| 4 | Miguel Cabrera | 36 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 36 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Howard | 141 |
| 2 | Justin Morneau | 128 |
| 3 | Miguel Cabrera | 125 |
| 4 | Josh Hamilton | 124 |
| 5 | David Wright | 120 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willy Taveras | 68 |
| 2 | Jose Reyes | 52 |
| 3 | Jacoby Ellsbury | 49 |
| 4 | Jimmy Rollins | 45 |
| 5 | Ichiro Suzuki | 43 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cliff Lee | 2.41 |
| 2 | Tim Lincecum | 2.46 |
| 3 | Johan Santana | 2.65 |
| 4 | Jake Peavy | 2.77 |
| 5 | Daisuke Matsuzaka | 2.80 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cliff Lee | 22 |
| 1 | Brandon Webb | 22 |
| 3 | Roy Halladay | 19 |
| 4 | A. J. Burnett | 18 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 18 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Lincecum | 243 |
| 2 | CC Sabathia | 233 |
| 3 | A. J. Burnett | 220 |
| 4 | Ervin Santana | 209 |
| 5 | Roy Halladay | 201 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francisco Rodriguez | 61 |
| 2 | Jose Valverde | 42 |
| 3 | Joakim Soria | 41 |
| 4 | Brad Lidge | 40 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 40 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Garko | .484 |
| 2 | Garret Anderson | .477 |
| 3 | Chipper Jones | .448 |
| 4 | Aramis Ramirez | .429 |
| 5 | Shane Victorino | .407 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adrian Gonzalez | 7 |
| 2 | Jorge Cantu | 6 |
| 2 | Ryan Howard | 6 |
| 2 | David Wright | 6 |
| 5 | 7 tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Howard | 20 |
| 2 | Adrian Gonzalez | 19 |
| 3 | Jorge Cantu | 18 |
| 3 | Adam LaRoche | 18 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 16 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmy Rollins | 7 |
| 2 | Jacoby Ellsbury | 5 |
| 2 | Jose Reyes | 5 |
| 2 | Jayson Werth | 5 |
| 5 | Brett Gardner | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Danks | 0.00 |
| 2 | Jered Weaver | 0.75 |
| 3 | Andy Sonnanstine | 0.92 |
| 4 | Derek Lowe | 0.93 |
| 5 | Cha-Seung Baek | 1.13 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Lewis | 3 |
| 1 | Ted Lilly | 3 |
| 1 | Brandon Webb | 3 |
| 4 | Jose Arredondo | 2 |
| 4 | 36 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Lincecum | 27 |
| 2 | Edinson Volquez | 23 |
| 3 | Josh Beckett | 20 |
| 4 | A. J. Burnett | 19 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 19 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francisco Cordero | 6 |
| 1 | Brad Lidge | 6 |
| 1 | Francisco Rodriguez | 6 |
| 1 | Joakim Soria | 6 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 5 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shin-Soo Choo | .409 |
| 2 | Manny Ramirez | .402 |
| 3 | Vladimir Guerrero | .397 |
| 4 | Cristian Guzman | .394 |
| 5 | Andre Ethier | .388 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Howard | 12 |
| 2 | Carlos Delgado | 11 |
| 3 | Manny Ramirez | 10 |
| 4 | Carlos Beltran | 9 |
| 4 | Miguel Cabrera | 9 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Howard | 35 |
| 2 | Justin Morneau | 30 |
| 3 | Manny Ramirez | 28 |
| 4 | Adam LaRoche | 27 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 26 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmy Rollins | 14 |
| 2 | Jose Reyes | 12 |
| 3 | Rajai Davis | 8 |
| 3 | Jacoby Ellsbury | 8 |
| 3 | Willy Taveras | 8 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Derek Lowe | 0.87 |
| 2 | Alfredo Aceves | 1.38 |
| 3 | Roy Oswalt | 1.39 |
| 4 | Ben Sheets | 1.93 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 2.16 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Oswalt | 5 |
| 2 | Jose Arredondo | 4 |
| 2 | Bronson Arroyo | 4 |
| 2 | Roy Halladay | 4 |
| 2 | 10 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edinson Volquez | 47 |
| 2 | Tim Lincecum | 43 |
| 2 | Ervin Santana | 43 |
| 4 | A. J. Burnett | 42 |
| 4 | Brett Myers | 42 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francisco Rodriguez | 13 |
| 2 | Jose Valverde | 10 |
| 3 | Brad Lidge | 9 |
| 4 | Francisco Cordero | 8 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 8 |