On This Day
Sunday, April 12, 1981
Standings
AL East: 1st Half
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
| Tigers | 2 | 1 | .667 | 0.5 |
| Yankees | 2 | 1 | .667 | 0.5 |
| Red Sox | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Orioles | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Blue Jays | 1 | 2 | .333 | 1.5 |
| Indians | 0 | 2 | .000 | 2.0 |
Games
AL West: 1st Half
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 4 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
| Angels | 3 | 1 | .750 | 1.0 |
| White Sox | 1 | 1 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Royals | 1 | 1 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Rangers | 1 | 2 | .333 | 2.5 |
| Mariners | 1 | 3 | .250 | 3.0 |
| Twins | 0 | 4 | .000 | 4.0 |
Games
NL East: 1st Half
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mets | 2 | 1 | .667 | -- |
| Pirates | 1 | 1 | .500 | 0.5 |
| Cardinals | 1 | 1 | .500 | 0.5 |
| Expos | 1 | 1 | .500 | 0.5 |
| Cubs | 1 | 2 | .333 | 1.0 |
| Phillies | 1 | 2 | .333 | 1.0 |
Games
NL West: 1st Half
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 3 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
| Braves | 2 | 1 | .667 | 1.0 |
| Giants | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Reds | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Padres | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Astros | 0 | 3 | .000 | 3.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Ivie | 4 |
| 2 | Hubie Brooks | 3 |
| 2 | Rod Carew | 3 |
| 2 | Mike Hargrove | 3 |
| 2 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Bass | 1 |
| 1 | Dave Bergman | 1 |
| 1 | Bucky Dent | 1 |
| 1 | Darrell Evans | 1 |
| 1 | 16 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Bass | 4 |
| 1 | Jim Rice | 4 |
| 3 | Fred Lynn | 3 |
| 3 | John Mayberry | 3 |
| 5 | 13 tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rod Carew | 3 |
| 2 | Julio Cruz | 2 |
| 3 | Bill Almon | 1 |
| 3 | Vance Law | 1 |
| 3 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Leary | 3.00 |
| 2 | Luis Leal | 1.50 |
| 3 | Dennis Leonard | 1.00 |
| 3 | John Montefusco | 1.00 |
| 3 | Frank Pastore | 1.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neil Allen | 1 |
| 1 | Larry Bradford | 1 |
| 1 | Fred Breining | 1 |
| 1 | Mark Clear | 1 |
| 1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Leal | 9 |
| 2 | Frank Pastore | 7 |
| 3 | Pete Falcone | 6 |
| 3 | Dennis Leonard | 6 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamie Easterly | 1 |
| 1 | Steve Howe | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Kern | 1 |
| 1 | Rick Mahler | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Chambliss | .714 |
| 1 | Andre Dawson | .714 |
| 3 | Steve Kemp | .600 |
| 3 | Bill Russell | .600 |
| 5 | 2 tied | .500 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Armas | 2 |
| 1 | Tom Brunansky | 2 |
| 1 | Bucky Dent | 2 |
| 1 | Clint Hurdle | 2 |
| 1 | Graig Nettles | 2 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fred Lynn | 6 |
| 2 | Bobby Murcer | 5 |
| 3 | Randy Bass | 4 |
| 3 | Tom Brunansky | 4 |
| 3 | 10 others tied | 4 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julio Cruz | 5 |
| 2 | Rod Carew | 3 |
| 2 | Larry Herndon | 3 |
| 4 | Andre Dawson | 2 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 2 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Keough | 0.00 |
| 1 | Steve McCatty | 0.00 |
| 1 | Fernando Valenzuela | 0.00 |
| 1 | Greg Minton | 0.00 |
| 1 | 20 others tied | 0.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Aase | 1 |
| 1 | Doyle Alexander | 1 |
| 1 | Neil Allen | 1 |
| 1 | Doug Bair | 1 |
| 1 | 34 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Leal | 9 |
| 2 | Britt Burns | 8 |
| 2 | Steve Carlton | 8 |
| 4 | Dennis Eckersley | 7 |
| 4 | Frank Pastore | 7 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Littlefield | 2 |
| 2 | Neil Allen | 1 |
| 2 | Rick Camp | 1 |
| 2 | Jamie Easterly | 1 |
| 2 | 11 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Brett | .391 |
| 2 | Cecil Cooper | .350 |
| 3 | Mike Easler | .339 |
| 4 | Miguel Dilone | .336 |
| 5 | Buddy Bell | .333 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Schmidt | 49 |
| 2 | Reggie Jackson | 41 |
| 2 | Ben Oglivie | 41 |
| 4 | Gorman Thomas | 39 |
| 5 | Tony Armas | 37 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Schmidt | 124 |
| 2 | Cecil Cooper | 123 |
| 3 | Ben Oglivie | 119 |
| 3 | Al Oliver | 119 |
| 5 | George Brett | 117 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rickey Henderson | 101 |
| 2 | Ron LeFlore | 99 |
| 3 | Omar Moreno | 95 |
| 4 | Dave Collins | 78 |
| 4 | Willie Wilson | 78 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Carlton | 2.29 |
| 2 | Rudy May | 2.41 |
| 3 | Don Sutton | 2.41 |
| 4 | Vern Ruhle | 2.46 |
| 5 | Mike Norris | 2.49 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Stone | 26 |
| 2 | Steve Carlton | 23 |
| 2 | Tommy John | 23 |
| 2 | Mike Norris | 23 |
| 5 | Dennis Leonard | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Carlton | 288 |
| 2 | Nolan Ryan | 200 |
| 3 | Len Barker | 187 |
| 3 | Mario Soto | 187 |
| 5 | Mike Norris | 183 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dan Quisenberry | 34 |
| 2 | Rich Gossage | 33 |
| 3 | Ed Farmer | 30 |
| 4 | Bruce Sutter | 28 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 25 |