On This Day
Friday, April 14, 1989
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indians | 5 | 4 | .556 | -- |
| Blue Jays | 5 | 5 | .500 | 0.5 |
| Red Sox | 4 | 5 | .444 | 1.0 |
| Orioles | 4 | 5 | .444 | 1.0 |
| Brewers | 3 | 5 | .375 | 1.5 |
| Yankees | 3 | 7 | .300 | 2.5 |
| Tigers | 2 | 5 | .286 | 2.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | 8 | 1 | .889 | -- |
| Athletics | 7 | 4 | .636 | 2.0 |
| Royals | 6 | 4 | .600 | 2.5 |
| Twins | 5 | 4 | .556 | 3.0 |
| White Sox | 5 | 5 | .500 | 3.5 |
| Angels | 5 | 6 | .455 | 4.0 |
| Mariners | 4 | 6 | .400 | 4.5 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 7 | 2 | .778 | -- |
| Phillies | 6 | 3 | .667 | 1.0 |
| Expos | 5 | 5 | .500 | 2.5 |
| Mets | 3 | 5 | .375 | 3.5 |
| Pirates | 3 | 6 | .333 | 4.0 |
| Cardinals | 2 | 5 | .286 | 4.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 6 | 3 | .667 | -- |
| Reds | 5 | 4 | .556 | 1.0 |
| Padres | 6 | 5 | .545 | 1.0 |
| Braves | 5 | 5 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Astros | 5 | 6 | .455 | 2.0 |
| Dodgers | 3 | 7 | .300 | 3.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carney Lansford | 4 |
| 2 | Dante Bichette | 3 |
| 2 | Brian Downing | 3 |
| 2 | Dwight Evans | 3 |
| 2 | 14 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Balboni | 1 |
| 1 | Phil Bradley | 1 |
| 1 | Ken Caminiti | 1 |
| 1 | Jack Clark | 1 |
| 1 | 12 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Balboni | 4 |
| 1 | Jeffrey Leonard | 4 |
| 3 | Harold Baines | 3 |
| 3 | Carmelo Castillo | 3 |
| 3 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andres Galarraga | 2 |
| 2 | Roberto Alomar | 1 |
| 2 | Wally Backman | 1 |
| 2 | Glenn Braggs | 1 |
| 2 | 21 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmy Key | 4.00 |
| 2 | John Dopson | 1.29 |
| 3 | Mike Scott | 1.12 |
| 4 | Mark Langston | 1.11 |
| 5 | Eric Show | 0.88 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Cone | 1 |
| 1 | John Dopson | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Hesketh | 1 |
| 1 | Jimmy Key | 1 |
| 1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Langston | 10 |
| 1 | Al Leiter | 10 |
| 3 | John Dopson | 9 |
| 3 | Mike Scott | 9 |
| 5 | Jimmy Key | 8 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Davis | 1 |
| 1 | Lee Guetterman | 1 |
| 1 | Craig Lefferts | 1 |
| 1 | Andy McGaffigan | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Von Hayes | .567 |
| 2 | Brett Butler | .459 |
| 3 | Mitch Webster | .424 |
| 4 | Wade Boggs | .421 |
| 4 | Paul O'Neill | .421 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Von Hayes | 4 |
| 1 | Kevin Mitchell | 4 |
| 3 | Jesse Barfield | 3 |
| 3 | Darren Daulton | 3 |
| 3 | 9 others tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Mitchell | 14 |
| 2 | Pedro Guerrero | 13 |
| 2 | Von Hayes | 13 |
| 4 | Julio Franco | 12 |
| 5 | Dave Parker | 11 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rickey Henderson | 8 |
| 2 | George Brett | 6 |
| 2 | Roberto Kelly | 6 |
| 4 | Cecil Espy | 5 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Glavine | 0.00 |
| 2 | Dave Stieb | 0.53 |
| 3 | Bob Welch | 0.56 |
| 4 | Steve Ontiveros | 0.60 |
| 5 | Kelly Downs | 0.66 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rick Reuschel | 3 |
| 1 | Dave Stewart | 3 |
| 3 | Allan Anderson | 2 |
| 3 | Tom Browning | 2 |
| 3 | 16 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Ryan | 23 |
| 2 | Mike Scott | 21 |
| 3 | Roger Clemens | 20 |
| 4 | Mark Langston | 19 |
| 4 | Al Leiter | 19 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Davis | 5 |
| 1 | Mitch Williams | 5 |
| 3 | Joe Boever | 3 |
| 3 | John Franco | 3 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 3 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wade Boggs | .367 |
| 2 | Kirby Puckett | .364 |
| 3 | Mike Greenwell | .325 |
| 4 | Tony Gwynn | .321 |
| 5 | Kent Hrbek | .317 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Canseco | 38 |
| 2 | Fred McGriff | 35 |
| 2 | Darryl Strawberry | 35 |
| 4 | Mark McGwire | 32 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 29 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Greenwell | 123 |
| 1 | Kirby Puckett | 123 |
| 3 | Jose Canseco | 115 |
| 4 | Will Clark | 113 |
| 4 | Dwight Evans | 113 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rickey Henderson | 92 |
| 2 | Vince Coleman | 80 |
| 3 | Gerald Young | 66 |
| 4 | Ozzie Smith | 53 |
| 5 | Otis Nixon | 49 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Rijo | 2.15 |
| 2 | David Cone | 2.16 |
| 3 | John Tudor | 2.32 |
| 4 | Allan Anderson | 2.37 |
| 5 | Orel Hershiser | 2.41 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Viola | 23 |
| 2 | Orel Hershiser | 22 |
| 2 | Danny Jackson | 22 |
| 2 | Dave Stewart | 22 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Clemens | 291 |
| 2 | Mark Langston | 233 |
| 3 | Nolan Ryan | 232 |
| 4 | David Cone | 214 |
| 5 | Jose DeLeon | 211 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dennis Eckersley | 44 |
| 2 | John Franco | 41 |
| 3 | Doug Jones | 40 |
| 3 | Jeff Reardon | 40 |
| 5 | Bobby Thigpen | 35 |