On This Day
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rays | 17 | 8 | .680 | -- |
| Orioles | 16 | 9 | .640 | 1.0 |
| Blue Jays | 14 | 11 | .560 | 3.0 |
| Yankees | 13 | 11 | .542 | 3.5 |
| Red Sox | 11 | 13 | .458 | 5.5 |
Games
AL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indians | 12 | 10 | .545 | -- |
| White Sox | 12 | 12 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Tigers | 12 | 12 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Royals | 7 | 16 | .304 | 5.5 |
| Twins | 6 | 18 | .250 | 7.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | 17 | 8 | .680 | -- |
| Athletics | 13 | 13 | .500 | 4.5 |
| Mariners | 11 | 15 | .423 | 6.5 |
| Angels | 10 | 15 | .400 | 7.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationals | 15 | 9 | .625 | -- |
| Braves | 15 | 10 | .600 | 0.5 |
| Mets | 13 | 12 | .520 | 2.5 |
| Phillies | 12 | 13 | .480 | 3.5 |
| Marlins | 10 | 14 | .417 | 5.0 |
Games
NL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 16 | 8 | .667 | -- |
| Reds | 11 | 12 | .478 | 4.5 |
| Astros | 11 | 14 | .440 | 5.5 |
| Brewers | 11 | 14 | .440 | 5.5 |
| Pirates | 10 | 14 | .417 | 6.0 |
| Cubs | 9 | 15 | .375 | 7.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 17 | 8 | .680 | -- |
| D'backs | 13 | 12 | .520 | 4.0 |
| Giants | 12 | 12 | .500 | 4.5 |
| Rockies | 12 | 12 | .500 | 4.5 |
| Padres | 9 | 17 | .346 | 8.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Beltran | 4 |
| 1 | Chris Johnson | 4 |
| 1 | Howie Kendrick | 4 |
| 4 | Robert Andino | 3 |
| 4 | 17 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Beltran | 2 |
| 1 | Carlos Gonzalez | 2 |
| 1 | Chris Johnson | 2 |
| 1 | Kyle Seager | 2 |
| 5 | 23 tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Beltran | 7 |
| 1 | Carlos Ruiz | 7 |
| 3 | Chris Johnson | 6 |
| 4 | Brian McCann | 4 |
| 4 | Kyle Seager | 4 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gordon Beckham | 1 |
| 1 | Jarrod Dyson | 1 |
| 1 | Danny Espinosa | 1 |
| 1 | Rafael Furcal | 1 |
| 1 | 14 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jered Weaver | 9.00 |
| 2 | Jake Arrieta | 1.80 |
| 3 | Lance Lynn | 1.50 |
| 4 | Jeff Samardzija | 1.40 |
| 5 | James Shields | 1.38 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Arrieta | 1 |
| 1 | Rafael Betancourt | 1 |
| 1 | Steve Cishek | 1 |
| 1 | Tim Collins | 1 |
| 1 | 11 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Shields | 11 |
| 2 | Jake Arrieta | 9 |
| 2 | Jered Weaver | 9 |
| 4 | Jeff Samardzija | 7 |
| 4 | Justin Verlander | 7 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonathan Broxton | 1 |
| 1 | Brian Fuentes | 1 |
| 1 | Carlos Marmol | 1 |
| 1 | Joel Peralta | 1 |
| 1 | Chris Perez | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Kemp | .411 |
| 2 | Josh Hamilton | .395 |
| 3 | David Wright | .392 |
| 4 | David Ortiz | .391 |
| 5 | Derek Jeter | .385 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Kemp | 12 |
| 2 | Edwin Encarnacion | 9 |
| 2 | Curtis Granderson | 9 |
| 2 | Josh Hamilton | 9 |
| 5 | 7 tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andre Ethier | 27 |
| 2 | Josh Hamilton | 25 |
| 2 | Matt Kemp | 25 |
| 4 | Edwin Encarnacion | 24 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 23 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emilio Bonifacio | 10 |
| 1 | Starlin Castro | 10 |
| 1 | Dee Gordon | 10 |
| 4 | Jordan Schafer | 9 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 8 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephen Strasburg | 1.13 |
| 2 | Joe Saunders | 1.24 |
| 3 | Jake Westbrook | 1.30 |
| 4 | Brandon Beachy | 1.38 |
| 5 | Ted Lilly | 1.38 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lance Lynn | 5 |
| 1 | James Shields | 5 |
| 3 | Madison Bumgarner | 4 |
| 3 | Yu Darvish | 4 |
| 3 | 6 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jered Weaver | 45 |
| 2 | Felix Hernandez | 42 |
| 2 | Justin Verlander | 42 |
| 4 | James Shields | 39 |
| 5 | CC Sabathia | 38 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonathan Papelbon | 9 |
| 2 | Javy Guerra | 8 |
| 2 | Craig Kimbrel | 8 |
| 2 | Chris Perez | 8 |
| 2 | Fernando Rodney | 8 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jay Bruce | .415 |
| 2 | Michael Bourn | .407 |
| 3 | Jason Kubel | .404 |
| 4 | Derek Jeter | .400 |
| 5 | Bryan LaHair | .395 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Gonzalez | 7 |
| 2 | Ryan Braun | 6 |
| 2 | Edwin Encarnacion | 6 |
| 2 | Curtis Granderson | 6 |
| 2 | Matt Kemp | 6 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Gonzalez | 19 |
| 2 | Freddie Freeman | 16 |
| 3 | Edwin Encarnacion | 15 |
| 4 | Mike Aviles | 14 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Campana | 7 |
| 2 | Gerardo Parra | 6 |
| 3 | Elvis Andrus | 5 |
| 3 | Desmond Jennings | 5 |
| 3 | Cameron Maybin | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Cueto | 0.67 |
| 2 | Tim Lincecum | 0.69 |
| 2 | Stephen Strasburg | 0.69 |
| 4 | Johan Santana | 0.71 |
| 5 | Jake Peavy | 0.72 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yu Darvish | 3 |
| 1 | Lance Lynn | 3 |
| 1 | David Price | 3 |
| 1 | Wandy Rodriguez | 3 |
| 1 | James Shields | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Shields | 26 |
| 2 | Yu Darvish | 24 |
| 3 | Felix Hernandez | 23 |
| 3 | C. J. Wilson | 23 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 22 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonathan Papelbon | 6 |
| 2 | Chris Perez | 5 |
| 3 | Craig Kimbrel | 4 |
| 3 | Sean Marshall | 4 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victor Martinez | .340 |
| 2 | Miguel Cabrera | .335 |
| 3 | Michael Young | .335 |
| 4 | Adrian Gonzalez | .330 |
| 5 | David Ortiz | .329 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Kemp | 45 |
| 2 | Curtis Granderson | 42 |
| 3 | Jose Bautista | 38 |
| 4 | Prince Fielder | 35 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 35 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Kemp | 132 |
| 2 | Curtis Granderson | 118 |
| 2 | Evan Longoria | 118 |
| 4 | Adrian Gonzalez | 114 |
| 5 | Josh Hamilton | 112 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Bourn | 57 |
| 2 | Emilio Bonifacio | 48 |
| 3 | Brett Gardner | 47 |
| 4 | Coco Crisp | 45 |
| 5 | Cameron Maybin | 42 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clayton Kershaw | 2.11 |
| 2 | Cliff Lee | 2.12 |
| 3 | Justin Verlander | 2.14 |
| 4 | Johnny Cueto | 2.15 |
| 5 | Jered Weaver | 2.48 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Verlander | 24 |
| 2 | Ian Kennedy | 21 |
| 3 | Clayton Kershaw | 20 |
| 3 | CC Sabathia | 20 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 19 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Verlander | 241 |
| 2 | Clayton Kershaw | 237 |
| 3 | CC Sabathia | 232 |
| 4 | Zack Greinke | 231 |
| 5 | James Shields | 225 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craig Kimbrel | 48 |
| 1 | Jose Valverde | 48 |
| 3 | John Axford | 46 |
| 4 | J. J. Putz | 44 |
| 5 | Heath Bell | 40 |