On This Day
Wednesday, September 28, 1977
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Yankees | 99 | 59 | .627 | -- |
Red Sox | 95 | 63 | .601 | 4.0 |
Orioles | 95 | 63 | .601 | 4.0 |
Tigers | 72 | 86 | .456 | 27.0 |
Indians | 69 | 89 | .437 | 30.0 |
Brewers | 66 | 93 | .415 | 33.5 |
Blue Jays | 53 | 105 | .335 | 46.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Royals | 99 | 59 | .627 | -- |
Rangers | 91 | 67 | .576 | 8.0 |
White Sox | 89 | 70 | .560 | 10.5 |
Twins | 82 | 76 | .519 | 17.0 |
Angels | 73 | 85 | .462 | 26.0 |
Athletics | 63 | 95 | .399 | 36.0 |
Mariners | 61 | 97 | .386 | 38.0 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Phillies | 99 | 59 | .627 | -- |
Pirates | 92 | 66 | .582 | 7.0 |
Cardinals | 81 | 76 | .516 | 17.5 |
Cubs | 81 | 78 | .509 | 18.5 |
Expos | 73 | 85 | .462 | 26.0 |
Mets | 61 | 95 | .391 | 37.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dodgers | 96 | 62 | .608 | -- |
Reds | 86 | 73 | .541 | 10.5 |
Astros | 79 | 79 | .500 | 17.0 |
Giants | 73 | 86 | .459 | 23.5 |
Padres | 68 | 91 | .428 | 28.5 |
Braves | 60 | 99 | .377 | 36.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Cecil Cooper | 3 |
1 | Phil Garner | 3 |
1 | Ralph Garr | 3 |
1 | Greg Gross | 3 |
1 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 1 |
1 | Cecil Cooper | 1 |
1 | George Foster | 1 |
1 | Ike Hampton | 1 |
1 | 12 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 4 |
1 | Reggie Jackson | 4 |
3 | Rod Carew | 2 |
3 | George Foster | 2 |
3 | 10 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Rodney Scott | 3 |
2 | Phil Garner | 2 |
3 | Matt Alexander | 1 |
3 | Fred Andrews | 1 |
3 | 18 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Charlie Hough | 1.67 |
2 | Dick Ruthven | 1.50 |
3 | Gaylord Perry | 1.30 |
4 | Paul Moskau | 1.17 |
5 | Jesse Jefferson | 1.00 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | John Caneira | 1 |
1 | Don Gullett | 1 |
1 | Charlie Hough | 1 |
1 | Bob Lacey | 1 |
1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Gaylord Perry | 13 |
2 | Mark Littell | 9 |
3 | Pete Vuckovich | 8 |
4 | Paul Moskau | 7 |
4 | John Urrea | 7 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Warren Brusstar | 1 |
1 | Rich Gossage | 1 |
1 | Lerrin LaGrow | 1 |
1 | Dennis Lewallyn | 1 |
1 | Dyar Miller | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rod Carew | .384 |
2 | Dave Parker | .340 |
3 | Rennie Stennett | .336 |
4 | Lyman Bostock | .333 |
5 | Ron LeFlore | .327 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | George Foster | 52 |
2 | Jeff Burroughs | 41 |
3 | Jim Rice | 38 |
3 | Mike Schmidt | 38 |
5 | 3 tied | 37 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | George Foster | 147 |
2 | Greg Luzinski | 128 |
3 | Larry Hisle | 116 |
4 | Bobby Bonds | 115 |
5 | Jeff Burroughs | 114 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Taveras | 68 |
2 | Cesar Cedeno | 60 |
3 | Gene Richards | 53 |
4 | Freddie Patek | 52 |
5 | Omar Moreno | 51 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | John Candelaria | 2.40 |
2 | Frank Tanana | 2.54 |
3 | Burt Hooton | 2.58 |
4 | Steve Carlton | 2.59 |
5 | Tom Seaver | 2.64 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 23 |
2 | Bob Forsch | 20 |
2 | Tommy John | 20 |
2 | Jim Palmer | 20 |
2 | 2 others tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 341 |
2 | Phil Niekro | 255 |
3 | Dennis Leonard | 235 |
4 | Frank Tanana | 205 |
5 | 2 tied | 200 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rollie Fingers | 35 |
2 | Bill Campbell | 31 |
2 | Bruce Sutter | 31 |
4 | Rich Gossage | 26 |
4 | Sparky Lyle | 26 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rod Carew | .452 |
2 | Steve Garvey | .451 |
3 | Thurman Munson | .418 |
4 | George Foster | .412 |
5 | Willie Montanez | .407 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Reggie Jackson | 7 |
2 | Gary Carter | 5 |
2 | George Foster | 5 |
2 | Carl Yastrzemski | 5 |
5 | 14 tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Cowens | 18 |
1 | Reggie Jackson | 18 |
3 | Lee May | 16 |
4 | Gary Carter | 13 |
4 | 4 others tied | 13 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Cesar Cedeno | 8 |
1 | Gene Richards | 8 |
1 | Rodney Scott | 8 |
4 | Frank Taveras | 7 |
5 | 4 tied | 6 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Rich Gossage | 0.00 |
2 | Ron Guidry | 0.51 |
3 | Bob Lacey | 0.55 |
4 | Doyle Alexander | 0.67 |
4 | Tom Seaver | 0.67 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Palmer | 4 |
2 | Doyle Alexander | 3 |
2 | John Candelaria | 3 |
2 | Buzz Capra | 3 |
2 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Dennis Leonard | 30 |
2 | Mike Flanagan | 25 |
3 | Gaylord Perry | 24 |
4 | Don Gullett | 23 |
5 | J. R. Richard | 22 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Campbell | 5 |
1 | Rich Gossage | 5 |
3 | Adrian Devine | 4 |
3 | Bruce Sutter | 4 |
5 | 5 tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rod Carew | .430 |
2 | Al Bumbry | .409 |
2 | Cesar Cedeno | .409 |
4 | George Foster | .387 |
5 | Mitchell Page | .384 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Reggie Jackson | 10 |
2 | Dusty Baker | 9 |
2 | George Foster | 9 |
4 | Gary Carter | 8 |
4 | 3 others tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Cowens | 32 |
1 | Carlton Fisk | 32 |
3 | Reggie Jackson | 28 |
4 | Bob Watson | 27 |
5 | 2 tied | 24 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Frank Taveras | 19 |
2 | Cesar Cedeno | 16 |
3 | Gene Richards | 14 |
4 | Bobby Bonds | 12 |
5 | 2 tied | 11 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Guidry | 1.18 |
2 | Randy Jones | 1.34 |
3 | Steve Carlton | 1.38 |
4 | Mark Lemongello | 1.43 |
5 | Jim Palmer | 1.51 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Palmer | 7 |
2 | Larry Christenson | 6 |
3 | John Candelaria | 5 |
3 | Steve Carlton | 5 |
3 | 6 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Dennis Leonard | 53 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 47 |
3 | Jim Palmer | 43 |
4 | Phil Niekro | 42 |
4 | Gaylord Perry | 42 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Campbell | 9 |
2 | Rich Gossage | 8 |
3 | Dave Campbell | 7 |
3 | Rollie Fingers | 7 |
5 | 2 tied | 6 |