On This Day
Saturday, May 8, 1993
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 17 | 11 | .607 | -- |
| Red Sox | 17 | 13 | .567 | 1.0 |
| Yankees | 16 | 13 | .552 | 1.5 |
| Blue Jays | 16 | 14 | .533 | 2.0 |
| Brewers | 12 | 15 | .444 | 4.5 |
| Indians | 12 | 18 | .400 | 6.0 |
| Orioles | 11 | 17 | .393 | 6.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 17 | 11 | .607 | -- |
| Angels | 16 | 11 | .593 | 0.5 |
| Rangers | 15 | 12 | .556 | 1.5 |
| Mariners | 15 | 15 | .500 | 3.0 |
| Twins | 12 | 16 | .429 | 5.0 |
| Royals | 12 | 16 | .429 | 5.0 |
| Athletics | 10 | 16 | .385 | 6.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillies | 21 | 7 | .750 | -- |
| Expos | 16 | 13 | .552 | 5.5 |
| Cardinals | 15 | 14 | .517 | 6.5 |
| Pirates | 14 | 14 | .500 | 7.0 |
| Cubs | 14 | 14 | .500 | 7.0 |
| Marlins | 13 | 16 | .448 | 8.5 |
| Mets | 10 | 17 | .370 | 10.5 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 19 | 11 | .633 | -- |
| Astros | 17 | 12 | .586 | 1.5 |
| Braves | 17 | 15 | .531 | 3.0 |
| Padres | 12 | 16 | .429 | 6.0 |
| Dodgers | 12 | 17 | .414 | 6.5 |
| Reds | 12 | 17 | .414 | 6.5 |
| Rockies | 10 | 19 | .345 | 8.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Seitzer | 4 |
| 1 | Alan Trammell | 4 |
| 3 | Eric Anthony | 3 |
| 3 | George Bell | 3 |
| 3 | 12 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jay Buhner | 2 |
| 2 | Jeff Bagwell | 1 |
| 2 | Skeeter Barnes | 1 |
| 2 | George Bell | 1 |
| 2 | 31 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Bell | 4 |
| 1 | Sid Bream | 4 |
| 3 | Jeff Bagwell | 3 |
| 3 | Jay Buhner | 3 |
| 3 | 8 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Alomar | 2 |
| 1 | Jay Bell | 2 |
| 1 | Lance Johnson | 2 |
| 1 | Devon White | 2 |
| 5 | 24 tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Burkett | 1.33 |
| 2 | Erik Hanson | 1.17 |
| 3 | Darryl Kile | 1.14 |
| 4 | Rheal Cormier | 0.83 |
| 5 | Tom Candiotti | 0.82 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Armstrong | 1 |
| 1 | Stan Belinda | 1 |
| 1 | Cal Eldred | 1 |
| 1 | Steve Farr | 1 |
| 1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Candiotti | 9 |
| 2 | John Burkett | 8 |
| 2 | Darryl Kile | 8 |
| 4 | Erik Hanson | 7 |
| 5 | Terry Mulholland | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dennis Eckersley | 1 |
| 1 | Todd Frohwirth | 1 |
| 1 | Bryan Harvey | 1 |
| 1 | Doug Henry | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chad Kreuter | .425 |
| 2 | Barry Bonds | .421 |
| 3 | John Olerud | .400 |
| 4 | Andres Galarraga | .385 |
| 5 | Kirk Gibson | .384 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Belle | 11 |
| 2 | Joe Carter | 9 |
| 2 | Matt Williams | 9 |
| 4 | Barry Bonds | 8 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Belle | 32 |
| 1 | Andres Galarraga | 32 |
| 3 | Jose Canseco | 30 |
| 3 | Joe Carter | 30 |
| 5 | Barry Bonds | 29 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chad Curtis | 15 |
| 1 | Kenny Lofton | 15 |
| 3 | Alex Cole | 14 |
| 4 | Chuck Carr | 13 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 13 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Brown | 1.33 |
| 2 | Jimmy Key | 1.34 |
| 3 | Erik Hanson | 1.41 |
| 4 | Frank Viola | 1.76 |
| 5 | David Wells | 1.86 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack McDowell | 6 |
| 2 | Andy Benes | 5 |
| 2 | John Burkett | 5 |
| 2 | Erik Hanson | 5 |
| 5 | 18 tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Johnson | 54 |
| 2 | Roger Clemens | 46 |
| 3 | Kevin Appier | 43 |
| 3 | Chuck Finley | 43 |
| 3 | Mark Langston | 43 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitch Williams | 12 |
| 2 | Mike Stanton | 11 |
| 3 | Lee Smith | 10 |
| 4 | Rick Aguilera | 9 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 9 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moises Alou | .479 |
| 2 | Craig Biggio | .460 |
| 3 | Jose Offerman | .459 |
| 4 | Andujar Cedeno | .455 |
| 5 | Lance Johnson | .453 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Bagwell | 6 |
| 1 | Mark McGwire | 6 |
| 3 | Albert Belle | 5 |
| 3 | Tino Martinez | 5 |
| 3 | Matt Williams | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Canseco | 20 |
| 2 | Frank Thomas | 18 |
| 3 | Jeff Bagwell | 16 |
| 3 | Andres Galarraga | 16 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 15 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chuck Carr | 7 |
| 1 | David Hulse | 7 |
| 1 | Darren Lewis | 7 |
| 1 | Kenny Lofton | 7 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erik Hanson | 0.57 |
| 2 | Dwight Gooden | 1.04 |
| 2 | Mark Leiter | 1.04 |
| 4 | Tom Glavine | 1.13 |
| 5 | Darryl Kile | 1.17 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilson Alvarez | 3 |
| 1 | Erik Hanson | 3 |
| 1 | Mike Mussina | 3 |
| 1 | Jose Rijo | 3 |
| 1 | Bill Swift | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Clemens | 26 |
| 1 | Erik Hanson | 26 |
| 3 | Kevin Appier | 25 |
| 4 | Melido Perez | 22 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 21 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitch Williams | 7 |
| 2 | Bryan Harvey | 5 |
| 2 | Jeff Russell | 5 |
| 4 | Rick Aguilera | 4 |
| 4 | 6 others tied | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edgar Martinez | .359 |
| 2 | Barry Bonds | .337 |
| 3 | Kirby Puckett | .330 |
| 4 | Gary Sheffield | .325 |
| 5 | Frank Thomas | .321 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Gonzalez | 46 |
| 2 | Albert Belle | 41 |
| 3 | Joe Carter | 37 |
| 3 | Gary Sheffield | 37 |
| 5 | Mark McGwire | 35 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Carter | 129 |
| 2 | Frank Thomas | 126 |
| 3 | Albert Belle | 123 |
| 4 | Cecil Fielder | 122 |
| 5 | Barry Bonds | 110 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenny Lofton | 70 |
| 2 | Marquis Grissom | 68 |
| 3 | Chad Curtis | 54 |
| 4 | Rickey Henderson | 53 |
| 4 | Luis Polonia | 53 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greg Maddux | 2.14 |
| 2 | Curt Schilling | 2.35 |
| 3 | Roger Clemens | 2.36 |
| 4 | Bob Tewksbury | 2.40 |
| 5 | Mike Morgan | 2.48 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Brown | 20 |
| 1 | Jack McDowell | 20 |
| 3 | Roger Clemens | 19 |
| 3 | Tom Glavine | 19 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 19 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Johnson | 256 |
| 2 | David Cone | 247 |
| 3 | John Smoltz | 214 |
| 4 | Greg Maddux | 211 |
| 5 | Melido Perez | 210 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dennis Eckersley | 45 |
| 2 | Lee Smith | 44 |
| 3 | Rick Aguilera | 43 |
| 4 | Jeff Montgomery | 41 |
| 4 | Randy Myers | 41 |