On This Day
Friday, April 7, 1989
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indians | 2 | 1 | .667 | -- |
| Orioles | 2 | 1 | .667 | 0.0 |
| Blue Jays | 2 | 2 | .500 | 0.5 |
| Tigers | 1 | 2 | .333 | 1.0 |
| Brewers | 1 | 2 | .333 | 1.0 |
| Yankees | 1 | 3 | .250 | 1.5 |
| Red Sox | 0 | 3 | .000 | 2.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 3 | 1 | .750 | -- |
| Twins | 3 | 1 | .750 | 0.0 |
| Athletics | 3 | 1 | .750 | 0.0 |
| Royals | 3 | 1 | .750 | 0.0 |
| Rangers | 2 | 1 | .667 | 0.5 |
| Angels | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Mariners | 0 | 4 | .000 | 3.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expos | 3 | 1 | .750 | -- |
| Phillies | 2 | 1 | .667 | 0.5 |
| Cardinals | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Cubs | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Mets | 1 | 2 | .333 | 1.5 |
| Pirates | 1 | 3 | .250 | 2.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 3 | 1 | .750 | -- |
| Braves | 3 | 1 | .750 | 0.0 |
| Giants | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Padres | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Dodgers | 1 | 3 | .250 | 2.0 |
| Astros | 1 | 3 | .250 | 2.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Boone | 4 |
| 1 | Gary Gaetti | 4 |
| 1 | Mitch Webster | 4 |
| 4 | Ellis Burks | 3 |
| 4 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glenn Braggs | 1 |
| 1 | Ellis Burks | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Carter | 1 |
| 1 | Rob Deer | 1 |
| 1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Fernandez | 4 |
| 1 | Julio Franco | 4 |
| 3 | Harold Baines | 3 |
| 3 | Bobby Bonilla | 3 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gwynn | 3 |
| 2 | Dan Gladden | 2 |
| 3 | George Brett | 1 |
| 3 | Brett Butler | 1 |
| 3 | 16 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Sanderson | 1.25 |
| 2 | John Candelaria | 0.91 |
| 3 | Jose Rijo | 0.78 |
| 4 | Floyd Bannister | 0.75 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 0.67 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doyle Alexander | 1 |
| 1 | Tim Birtsas | 1 |
| 1 | Tony Castillo | 1 |
| 1 | Tom Glavine | 1 |
| 1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Candelaria | 10 |
| 2 | Fernando Valenzuela | 8 |
| 3 | Jose Rijo | 7 |
| 4 | Floyd Bannister | 6 |
| 4 | Dennis Rasmussen | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Davis | 1 |
| 1 | Bryan Harvey | 1 |
| 1 | Tom Henke | 1 |
| 1 | Willie Hernandez | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Fletcher | .750 |
| 2 | Bob Boone | .571 |
| 3 | Rob Deer | .545 |
| 3 | Von Hayes | .545 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | .545 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Greenwell | 3 |
| 1 | Mark McGwire | 3 |
| 3 | Barry Bonds | 2 |
| 3 | Carlton Fisk | 2 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 2 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark McGwire | 7 |
| 2 | Harold Baines | 6 |
| 2 | Scott Fletcher | 6 |
| 2 | Kevin Mitchell | 6 |
| 2 | Dave Parker | 6 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rickey Henderson | 5 |
| 2 | Tony Gwynn | 3 |
| 2 | Bo Jackson | 3 |
| 2 | Roberto Kelly | 3 |
| 2 | Devon White | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Bosio | 0.00 |
| 1 | Doug Drabek | 0.00 |
| 1 | Tom Glavine | 0.00 |
| 1 | Charlie Hough | 0.00 |
| 1 | 14 others tied | 0.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Montgomery | 2 |
| 2 | Doyle Alexander | 1 |
| 2 | Jose Alvarez | 1 |
| 2 | Allan Anderson | 1 |
| 2 | 42 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Candelaria | 10 |
| 2 | Randy Johnson | 9 |
| 3 | Dwight Gooden | 8 |
| 3 | Jack Morris | 8 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 8 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Boever | 2 |
| 1 | Mark Davis | 2 |
| 1 | John Franco | 2 |
| 1 | Tom Henke | 2 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wade Boggs | .362 |
| 2 | Kirby Puckett | .360 |
| 3 | Mike Greenwell | .325 |
| 4 | Dave Winfield | .322 |
| 5 | Kent Hrbek | .315 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Canseco | 41 |
| 2 | Darryl Strawberry | 37 |
| 3 | Mark McGwire | 35 |
| 4 | Fred McGriff | 34 |
| 5 | Will Clark | 30 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Greenwell | 123 |
| 1 | Kirby Puckett | 123 |
| 3 | Jose Canseco | 121 |
| 4 | Will Clark | 112 |
| 5 | Dwight Evans | 111 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rickey Henderson | 98 |
| 2 | Vince Coleman | 81 |
| 3 | Gerald Young | 66 |
| 4 | Ozzie Smith | 56 |
| 5 | Otis Nixon | 48 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Cone | 2.16 |
| 2 | John Tudor | 2.32 |
| 3 | Orel Hershiser | 2.34 |
| 4 | Jose Rijo | 2.37 |
| 5 | Joe Magrane | 2.43 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danny Jackson | 24 |
| 1 | Frank Viola | 24 |
| 3 | Orel Hershiser | 22 |
| 4 | Dave Stewart | 21 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Clemens | 284 |
| 2 | Nolan Ryan | 236 |
| 3 | Mark Langston | 227 |
| 4 | David Cone | 212 |
| 5 | Jose DeLeon | 211 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dennis Eckersley | 44 |
| 2 | Jeff Reardon | 42 |
| 3 | John Franco | 41 |
| 4 | Doug Jones | 39 |
| 5 | Jim Gott | 34 |