On This Day
Friday, April 12, 1996
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 8 | 1 | .889 | -- |
| Yankees | 5 | 3 | .625 | 2.5 |
| Blue Jays | 5 | 4 | .556 | 3.0 |
| Tigers | 5 | 6 | .455 | 4.0 |
| Red Sox | 2 | 7 | .222 | 6.0 |
Games
AL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | 4 | 5 | .444 | -- |
| Indians | 3 | 5 | .375 | 0.5 |
| Brewers | 3 | 5 | .375 | 0.5 |
| White Sox | 3 | 6 | .333 | 1.0 |
| Royals | 3 | 6 | .333 | 1.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | 7 | 2 | .778 | -- |
| Mariners | 6 | 4 | .600 | 1.5 |
| Angels | 5 | 4 | .556 | 2.0 |
| Athletics | 4 | 5 | .444 | 3.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expos | 7 | 3 | .700 | -- |
| Braves | 5 | 6 | .455 | 2.5 |
| Phillies | 4 | 5 | .444 | 2.5 |
| Marlins | 4 | 7 | .364 | 3.5 |
| Mets | 3 | 7 | .300 | 4.0 |
Games
NL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 6 | 4 | .600 | -- |
| Cubs | 5 | 4 | .556 | 0.5 |
| Reds | 5 | 5 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Astros | 5 | 6 | .455 | 1.5 |
| Pirates | 4 | 5 | .444 | 1.5 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padres | 7 | 3 | .700 | -- |
| Giants | 6 | 4 | .600 | 1.0 |
| Rockies | 5 | 5 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Dodgers | 5 | 7 | .417 | 3.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedro Munoz | 4 |
| 2 | Moises Alou | 3 |
| 2 | Jay Buhner | 3 |
| 2 | Ken Griffey | 3 |
| 2 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Griffey | 2 |
| 1 | Ray Lankford | 2 |
| 1 | Gary Sheffield | 2 |
| 4 | Moises Alou | 1 |
| 4 | 30 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moises Alou | 4 |
| 1 | Ken Griffey | 4 |
| 1 | Ed Sprague | 4 |
| 4 | Scott Brosius | 3 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Cangelosi | 1 |
| 1 | Andres Galarraga | 1 |
| 1 | Ron Gant | 1 |
| 1 | Dwayne Hosey | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Burkett | 3.00 |
| 2 | Kevin Appier | 1.83 |
| 3 | Mike Mussina | 1.67 |
| 4 | David Cone | 1.50 |
| 5 | Kirk Rueter | 1.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Appier | 1 |
| 1 | John Burkett | 1 |
| 1 | David Cone | 1 |
| 1 | Chuck Finley | 1 |
| 1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Appier | 11 |
| 2 | John Burkett | 9 |
| 2 | David Cone | 9 |
| 4 | Mark Clark | 6 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rod Beck | 1 |
| 1 | Curt Leskanic | 1 |
| 1 | Jose Mesa | 1 |
| 1 | Jeff Montgomery | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wally Joyner | .531 |
| 2 | Tony Gwynn | .463 |
| 3 | Mark Grace | .462 |
| 3 | Mike Lansing | .462 |
| 5 | Scott Servais | .433 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cecil Fielder | 5 |
| 1 | Ken Griffey | 5 |
| 1 | Ryan Klesko | 5 |
| 4 | Jeff Bagwell | 4 |
| 4 | 7 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moises Alou | 12 |
| 1 | Geronimo Berroa | 12 |
| 1 | Barry Bonds | 12 |
| 1 | Ken Caminiti | 12 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delino DeShields | 7 |
| 2 | Tom Goodwin | 6 |
| 2 | Kenny Lofton | 6 |
| 4 | Mickey Morandini | 5 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Wagner | 0.00 |
| 2 | David Cone | 0.43 |
| 3 | Al Leiter | 0.56 |
| 4 | Bob Tewksbury | 0.66 |
| 5 | Ben McDonald | 0.75 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sterling Hitchcock | 3 |
| 1 | Mike Mussina | 3 |
| 1 | Brad Radke | 3 |
| 4 | David Cone | 2 |
| 4 | 23 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Johnson | 32 |
| 2 | Kevin Appier | 24 |
| 3 | David Cone | 20 |
| 3 | Alex Fernandez | 20 |
| 3 | Brad Radke | 20 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Myers | 4 |
| 2 | Ricky Bottalico | 3 |
| 2 | Trevor Hoffman | 3 |
| 2 | Troy Percival | 3 |
| 2 | Todd Worrell | 3 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gwynn | .375 |
| 2 | Mike Piazza | .351 |
| 3 | Edgar Martinez | .350 |
| 4 | Dante Bichette | .339 |
| 5 | Mark Grace | .335 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Belle | 54 |
| 2 | Frank Thomas | 43 |
| 3 | Jay Buhner | 42 |
| 3 | Rafael Palmeiro | 42 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 40 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dante Bichette | 137 |
| 2 | Albert Belle | 130 |
| 2 | Mo Vaughn | 130 |
| 4 | Jay Buhner | 125 |
| 4 | Sammy Sosa | 125 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenny Lofton | 60 |
| 2 | Quilvio Veras | 57 |
| 3 | Tom Goodwin | 56 |
| 4 | Otis Nixon | 53 |
| 5 | Barry Larkin | 52 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greg Maddux | 1.71 |
| 2 | Randy Johnson | 2.52 |
| 3 | Hideo Nomo | 2.55 |
| 4 | Andy Ashby | 2.92 |
| 5 | Tom Glavine | 3.02 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Mussina | 22 |
| 2 | David Cone | 20 |
| 2 | Randy Johnson | 20 |
| 2 | Greg Maddux | 20 |
| 2 | Pete Schourek | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Johnson | 326 |
| 2 | Hideo Nomo | 244 |
| 3 | Todd Stottlemyre | 216 |
| 4 | David Cone | 211 |
| 5 | Chuck Finley | 210 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Mesa | 48 |
| 2 | Randy Myers | 42 |
| 3 | Lee Smith | 37 |
| 4 | Tom Henke | 36 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 35 |