On This Day
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 14 | 8 | .636 | -- |
| Blue Jays | 15 | 9 | .625 | -- |
| Yankees | 12 | 10 | .545 | 2.0 |
| Orioles | 9 | 13 | .409 | 5.0 |
| Rays | 9 | 14 | .391 | 5.5 |
Games
AL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royals | 12 | 10 | .545 | -- |
| White Sox | 11 | 10 | .524 | 0.5 |
| Tigers | 11 | 10 | .524 | 0.5 |
| Twins | 11 | 11 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Indians | 8 | 14 | .364 | 4.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mariners | 13 | 9 | .591 | -- |
| Rangers | 10 | 11 | .476 | 2.5 |
| Angels | 9 | 12 | .429 | 3.5 |
| Athletics | 8 | 11 | .421 | 3.5 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlins | 14 | 8 | .636 | -- |
| Phillies | 11 | 9 | .550 | 2.0 |
| Braves | 10 | 11 | .476 | 3.5 |
| Mets | 9 | 12 | .429 | 4.5 |
| Nationals | 5 | 16 | .238 | 8.5 |
Games
NL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 16 | 7 | .696 | -- |
| Brewers | 12 | 10 | .545 | 3.5 |
| Pirates | 11 | 10 | .524 | 4.0 |
| Reds | 11 | 10 | .524 | 4.0 |
| Cubs | 10 | 11 | .476 | 5.0 |
| Astros | 9 | 13 | .409 | 6.5 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 15 | 8 | .652 | -- |
| Giants | 10 | 10 | .500 | 3.5 |
| Padres | 11 | 11 | .500 | 3.5 |
| D'backs | 9 | 13 | .409 | 5.5 |
| Rockies | 8 | 12 | .400 | 5.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michel Hernandez | 4 |
| 2 | John Buck | 3 |
| 2 | Mike Cameron | 3 |
| 2 | Evan Longoria | 3 |
| 2 | Rickie Weeks | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Blalock | 1 |
| 1 | Milton Bradley | 1 |
| 1 | Jorge Cantu | 1 |
| 1 | Johnny Damon | 1 |
| 1 | 13 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Buck | 5 |
| 2 | Jorge Cantu | 4 |
| 2 | Evan Longoria | 4 |
| 4 | Michel Hernandez | 3 |
| 5 | 9 tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howie Kendrick | 2 |
| 1 | Ryan Theriot | 2 |
| 3 | Bobby Abreu | 1 |
| 3 | Melky Cabrera | 1 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Garza | 5.00 |
| 2 | Chris Volstad | 1.67 |
| 3 | Max Scherzer | 1.17 |
| 4 | Mitchell Boggs | 1.12 |
| 5 | Sean Marshall | 0.75 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ronald Belisario | 1 |
| 1 | Dallas Braden | 1 |
| 1 | Phil Coke | 1 |
| 1 | Kyle Davies | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Garza | 10 |
| 2 | Mitchell Boggs | 9 |
| 3 | Josh Beckett | 8 |
| 4 | Max Scherzer | 7 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonathan Broxton | 1 |
| 1 | Juan Cruz | 1 |
| 1 | Trevor Hoffman | 1 |
| 1 | Mariano Rivera | 1 |
| 1 | Michael Wuertz | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Youkilis | .395 |
| 2 | Carlos Beltran | .388 |
| 3 | Victor Martinez | .386 |
| 4 | Nick Markakis | .381 |
| 5 | Alberto Callaspo | .379 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adrian Gonzalez | 9 |
| 1 | Carlos Pena | 9 |
| 3 | Torii Hunter | 8 |
| 3 | Albert Pujols | 8 |
| 3 | Carlos Quentin | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Pujols | 28 |
| 2 | Evan Longoria | 24 |
| 2 | Carlos Pena | 24 |
| 4 | Mike Lowell | 23 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 22 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacoby Ellsbury | 10 |
| 2 | Bobby Abreu | 9 |
| 2 | Carl Crawford | 9 |
| 2 | Chone Figgins | 9 |
| 2 | Dexter Fowler | 9 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zack Greinke | 0.50 |
| 2 | Johan Santana | 1.10 |
| 3 | Dan Haren | 1.54 |
| 4 | Wandy Rodriguez | 1.69 |
| 5 | Ricky Romero | 1.71 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zack Greinke | 5 |
| 2 | Chad Billingsley | 4 |
| 2 | Roy Halladay | 4 |
| 2 | Felix Hernandez | 4 |
| 2 | Joel Pineiro | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zack Greinke | 44 |
| 1 | Johan Santana | 44 |
| 3 | Tim Lincecum | 43 |
| 4 | Javier Vazquez | 42 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 36 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heath Bell | 8 |
| 2 | Jonathan Broxton | 7 |
| 2 | Francisco Cordero | 7 |
| 2 | Ryan Franklin | 7 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 6 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kurt Suzuki | .424 |
| 2 | Alberto Callaspo | .422 |
| 3 | Manny Ramirez | .412 |
| 4 | Carlos Beltran | .408 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | .408 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adrian Gonzalez | 6 |
| 1 | Chase Utley | 6 |
| 3 | Ryan Braun | 5 |
| 3 | Jorge Cantu | 5 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Lowell | 15 |
| 1 | Albert Pujols | 15 |
| 1 | Chase Utley | 15 |
| 4 | Ryan Braun | 14 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dexter Fowler | 8 |
| 2 | Bobby Abreu | 7 |
| 2 | Carl Crawford | 7 |
| 4 | Michael Bourn | 6 |
| 4 | Jacoby Ellsbury | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonathan Sanchez | 0.00 |
| 2 | Tim Wakefield | 0.64 |
| 3 | Brian Bannister | 0.69 |
| 4 | Zack Greinke | 0.72 |
| 5 | Yovani Gallardo | 0.78 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zack Greinke | 3 |
| 1 | Felix Hernandez | 3 |
| 3 | Brian Bannister | 2 |
| 3 | Chad Billingsley | 2 |
| 3 | 37 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Lincecum | 33 |
| 2 | Zack Greinke | 28 |
| 3 | Yovani Gallardo | 25 |
| 3 | Dan Haren | 25 |
| 3 | Javier Vazquez | 25 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Franklin | 6 |
| 2 | Francisco Cordero | 5 |
| 2 | Frank Francisco | 5 |
| 2 | Brian Wilson | 5 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Pujols | .352 |
| 2 | Chipper Jones | .342 |
| 3 | Manny Ramirez | .335 |
| 4 | Joe Mauer | .333 |
| 5 | Cristian Guzman | .327 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Howard | 47 |
| 2 | Adam Dunn | 42 |
| 3 | Adrian Gonzalez | 41 |
| 4 | Albert Pujols | 40 |
| 5 | Ryan Braun | 39 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Howard | 149 |
| 2 | Justin Morneau | 126 |
| 3 | Albert Pujols | 124 |
| 4 | Miguel Cabrera | 122 |
| 4 | Adrian Gonzalez | 122 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willy Taveras | 65 |
| 2 | Jose Reyes | 54 |
| 3 | Jacoby Ellsbury | 52 |
| 4 | Jimmy Rollins | 46 |
| 5 | B. J. Upton | 45 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johan Santana | 2.22 |
| 2 | CC Sabathia | 2.31 |
| 3 | Rich Harden | 2.39 |
| 4 | Chad Billingsley | 2.65 |
| 5 | Roy Halladay | 2.83 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Halladay | 22 |
| 2 | Chad Billingsley | 20 |
| 3 | Cliff Lee | 19 |
| 4 | A. J. Burnett | 18 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 18 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Lincecum | 268 |
| 2 | A. J. Burnett | 237 |
| 2 | CC Sabathia | 237 |
| 4 | Dan Haren | 213 |
| 5 | Johan Santana | 211 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francisco Rodriguez | 55 |
| 2 | Joakim Soria | 41 |
| 2 | Jose Valverde | 41 |
| 4 | Brad Lidge | 39 |
| 4 | Jonathan Papelbon | 39 |