On This Day
Tuesday, April 9, 1996
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 5 | 1 | .833 | -- |
| Blue Jays | 4 | 2 | .667 | 1.0 |
| Yankees | 3 | 3 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Tigers | 4 | 4 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Red Sox | 2 | 5 | .286 | 3.5 |
Games
AL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers | 3 | 3 | .500 | -- |
| Twins | 3 | 4 | .429 | 0.5 |
| Indians | 2 | 3 | .400 | 0.5 |
| White Sox | 2 | 5 | .286 | 1.5 |
| Royals | 2 | 5 | .286 | 1.5 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | 7 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
| Mariners | 4 | 3 | .571 | 3.0 |
| Angels | 3 | 3 | .500 | 3.5 |
| Athletics | 2 | 5 | .286 | 5.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expos | 5 | 2 | .714 | -- |
| Phillies | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Braves | 4 | 4 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Mets | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2.0 |
| Marlins | 3 | 5 | .375 | 2.5 |
Games
NL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 5 | 2 | .714 | -- |
| Pirates | 4 | 2 | .667 | 0.5 |
| Reds | 4 | 3 | .571 | 1.0 |
| Cardinals | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2.0 |
| Astros | 3 | 5 | .375 | 2.5 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padres | 5 | 2 | .714 | -- |
| Giants | 4 | 4 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Dodgers | 3 | 6 | .333 | 3.0 |
| Rockies | 2 | 5 | .286 | 3.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Greenwell | 3 |
| 1 | Jim Leyritz | 3 |
| 1 | Alex Rodriguez | 3 |
| 1 | Juan Samuel | 3 |
| 1 | Luis Sojo | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geronimo Berroa | 1 |
| 1 | Mark Carreon | 1 |
| 1 | Cecil Fielder | 1 |
| 1 | Travis Fryman | 1 |
| 1 | 13 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cecil Fielder | 4 |
| 2 | Travis Fryman | 3 |
| 2 | Mike Greenwell | 3 |
| 2 | Todd Hundley | 3 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craig Biggio | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Carter | 1 |
| 1 | Greg Colbrunn | 1 |
| 1 | Marquis Grissom | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben McDonald | 1.60 |
| 2 | John Smoltz | 1.43 |
| 3 | Al Leiter | 1.33 |
| 4 | Tom Gordon | 1.00 |
| 5 | Pedro Astacio | 0.86 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Gordon | 1 |
| 1 | Kevin Gross | 1 |
| 1 | Pat Hentgen | 1 |
| 1 | Jason Isringhausen | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Smoltz | 10 |
| 2 | Tom Gordon | 8 |
| 2 | Al Leiter | 8 |
| 2 | Ben McDonald | 8 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rod Beck | 1 |
| 1 | John Franco | 1 |
| 1 | Mike Henneman | 1 |
| 1 | Brian Williams | 1 |
| 1 | Mark Wohlers | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Hollins | .529 |
| 2 | Mike Lansing | .519 |
| 3 | Mark Grace | .500 |
| 3 | Tony Gwynn | .500 |
| 5 | Wally Joyner | .478 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Klesko | 4 |
| 1 | Greg Vaughn | 4 |
| 3 | Geronimo Berroa | 3 |
| 3 | Scott Brosius | 3 |
| 3 | 10 others tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Travis Fryman | 11 |
| 1 | Fred McGriff | 11 |
| 3 | Geronimo Berroa | 10 |
| 3 | Ken Caminiti | 10 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 10 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delino DeShields | 6 |
| 1 | Tom Goodwin | 6 |
| 3 | Kenny Lofton | 5 |
| 4 | Marquis Grissom | 4 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Wagner | 0.00 |
| 1 | Jim Bullinger | 0.00 |
| 1 | Gil Heredia | 0.00 |
| 4 | Al Leiter | 0.56 |
| 5 | Kevin Brown | 0.60 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Gross | 2 |
| 1 | Joey Hamilton | 2 |
| 1 | Mike Hampton | 2 |
| 1 | Pat Hentgen | 2 |
| 1 | 10 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Johnson | 20 |
| 2 | John Smoltz | 16 |
| 3 | Al Leiter | 15 |
| 4 | Alex Fernandez | 14 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 14 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Myers | 4 |
| 2 | Ricky Bottalico | 2 |
| 2 | Dennis Eckersley | 2 |
| 2 | John Franco | 2 |
| 2 | 4 others tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gwynn | .375 |
| 2 | Edgar Martinez | .351 |
| 3 | Mike Piazza | .350 |
| 4 | Mark Grace | .335 |
| 5 | Dante Bichette | .334 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Belle | 52 |
| 2 | Frank Thomas | 43 |
| 3 | Jay Buhner | 41 |
| 4 | Dante Bichette | 40 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 40 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dante Bichette | 132 |
| 2 | Mo Vaughn | 130 |
| 3 | Albert Belle | 128 |
| 4 | Sammy Sosa | 124 |
| 5 | Jay Buhner | 123 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenny Lofton | 59 |
| 2 | Quilvio Veras | 57 |
| 3 | Tom Goodwin | 56 |
| 4 | Otis Nixon | 53 |
| 5 | Barry Larkin | 52 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greg Maddux | 1.68 |
| 2 | Hideo Nomo | 2.55 |
| 3 | Randy Johnson | 2.57 |
| 4 | Andy Ashby | 2.99 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 3.02 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Mussina | 21 |
| 2 | Greg Maddux | 20 |
| 2 | Pete Schourek | 20 |
| 4 | David Cone | 19 |
| 4 | Randy Johnson | 19 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Johnson | 314 |
| 2 | Hideo Nomo | 244 |
| 3 | Todd Stottlemyre | 216 |
| 4 | John Smoltz | 209 |
| 5 | Chuck Finley | 205 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Mesa | 47 |
| 2 | Randy Myers | 42 |
| 3 | Lee Smith | 37 |
| 4 | Tom Henke | 36 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 34 |