On This Day
Sunday, October 6, 1985
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1985 Playoffs
Upcoming Games
October 8, 1985
Kansas City Royals at Toronto Blue Jays
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Final Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Blue Jays | 99 | 62 | .615 | -- |
Yankees | 97 | 64 | .602 | 2.0 |
Tigers | 84 | 77 | .522 | 15.0 |
Orioles | 83 | 78 | .516 | 16.0 |
Red Sox | 81 | 81 | .500 | 18.5 |
Brewers | 71 | 90 | .441 | 28.0 |
Indians | 60 | 102 | .370 | 39.5 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Royals | 91 | 71 | .562 | -- |
Angels | 90 | 72 | .556 | 1.0 |
White Sox | 85 | 77 | .525 | 6.0 |
Twins | 77 | 85 | .475 | 14.0 |
Athletics | 77 | 85 | .475 | 14.0 |
Mariners | 74 | 88 | .457 | 17.0 |
Rangers | 62 | 99 | .385 | 28.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cardinals | 101 | 61 | .623 | -- |
Mets | 98 | 64 | .605 | 3.0 |
Expos | 84 | 77 | .522 | 16.5 |
Cubs | 77 | 84 | .478 | 23.5 |
Phillies | 75 | 87 | .463 | 26.0 |
Pirates | 57 | 104 | .354 | 43.5 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dodgers | 95 | 67 | .586 | -- |
Reds | 89 | 72 | .553 | 5.5 |
Astros | 83 | 79 | .512 | 12.0 |
Padres | 83 | 79 | .512 | 12.0 |
Braves | 66 | 96 | .407 | 29.0 |
Giants | 62 | 100 | .383 | 33.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Mattingly | 4 |
1 | Graig Nettles | 4 |
3 | Marty Barrett | 3 |
3 | Kevin Bass | 3 |
3 | 10 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Chet Lemon | 2 |
1 | Billy Jo Robidoux | 2 |
3 | Alan Ashby | 1 |
3 | Henry Cotto | 1 |
3 | 17 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Henry Cotto | 4 |
1 | Chet Lemon | 4 |
1 | Billy Jo Robidoux | 4 |
4 | Paul Householder | 3 |
4 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Orsulak | 2 |
1 | Juan Samuel | 2 |
1 | Gary Ward | 2 |
4 | Dave Anderson | 1 |
4 | 11 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Witt | 1.44 |
2 | Kevin Gross | 1.29 |
3 | Mike Moore | 1.20 |
4 | Steve Bedrosian | 1.00 |
5 | Frank Tanana | 0.89 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Chris Codiroli | 1 |
1 | Ed Correa | 1 |
1 | Danny Darwin | 1 |
1 | Jeff Dedmon | 1 |
1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Witt | 13 |
2 | Kevin Gross | 9 |
3 | Frank Tanana | 8 |
4 | Tom Browning | 6 |
4 | 3 others tied | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | John Franco | 1 |
1 | Gene Garber | 1 |
1 | Bob James | 1 |
1 | Pete Ladd | 1 |
1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Wade Boggs | .368 |
2 | Willie McGee | .353 |
3 | George Brett | .335 |
4 | Don Mattingly | .324 |
5 | Pedro Guerrero | .320 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Darrell Evans | 40 |
2 | Carlton Fisk | 37 |
2 | Dale Murphy | 37 |
4 | Steve Balboni | 36 |
5 | Don Mattingly | 35 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Mattingly | 145 |
2 | Dave Parker | 125 |
3 | Eddie Murray | 124 |
4 | Dave Winfield | 114 |
5 | Harold Baines | 113 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Vince Coleman | 110 |
2 | Rickey Henderson | 80 |
3 | Tim Raines | 70 |
4 | Willie McGee | 56 |
4 | Gary Pettis | 56 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Dwight Gooden | 1.53 |
2 | John Tudor | 1.93 |
3 | Orel Hershiser | 2.03 |
4 | Rick Reuschel | 2.27 |
5 | Bob Welch | 2.31 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Dwight Gooden | 24 |
2 | Ron Guidry | 22 |
3 | Joaquin Andujar | 21 |
3 | John Tudor | 21 |
5 | 2 tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Dwight Gooden | 268 |
2 | Mario Soto | 214 |
3 | Nolan Ryan | 209 |
4 | Fernando Valenzuela | 208 |
5 | Bert Blyleven | 206 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jeff Reardon | 41 |
2 | Dan Quisenberry | 37 |
3 | Lee Smith | 33 |
4 | Bob James | 32 |
5 | 2 tied | 31 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Keith Hernandez | .490 |
2 | Steve Lombardozzi | .419 |
3 | Keith Moreland | .413 |
4 | Tony Gwynn | .408 |
5 | Mitch Webster | .404 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Andre Dawson | 7 |
1 | Ron Kittle | 7 |
3 | Don Mattingly | 6 |
4 | Phil Bradley | 5 |
4 | 5 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Ray | 18 |
2 | Don Mattingly | 17 |
2 | Keith Moreland | 17 |
2 | Andre Thornton | 17 |
5 | 2 tied | 16 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Mariano Duncan | 11 |
2 | Vince Coleman | 9 |
3 | Willie McGee | 7 |
3 | Tim Raines | 7 |
3 | 2 others tied | 7 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | John Tudor | 0.32 |
2 | Walt Terrell | 0.54 |
3 | Jerry Reuss | 0.75 |
4 | Mark Thurmond | 0.83 |
5 | 2 tied | 1.00 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Floyd Bannister | 3 |
1 | Bert Blyleven | 3 |
1 | Ron Guidry | 3 |
1 | Orel Hershiser | 3 |
1 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Roger Mason | 23 |
2 | Ron Guidry | 22 |
3 | Tom Browning | 21 |
3 | Mike Witt | 21 |
5 | 3 tied | 20 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jeff Reardon | 6 |
2 | Bob James | 4 |
2 | Tom Niedenfuer | 4 |
2 | Ted Power | 4 |
2 | Dave Righetti | 4 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Wade Boggs | .383 |
2 | Tim Raines | .371 |
3 | Tony Gwynn | .368 |
4 | Dave Parker | .366 |
5 | Keith Hernandez | .365 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Kittle | 11 |
1 | Mike Marshall | 11 |
3 | Darrell Evans | 10 |
4 | Don Mattingly | 9 |
4 | Dave Parker | 9 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Marshall | 36 |
2 | Don Mattingly | 34 |
3 | Andre Thornton | 33 |
4 | Dave Parker | 30 |
5 | 2 tied | 28 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Vince Coleman | 20 |
2 | Rickey Henderson | 19 |
3 | Tim Raines | 18 |
4 | Mariano Duncan | 16 |
5 | Willie McGee | 14 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Dwight Gooden | 0.34 |
2 | Orel Hershiser | 1.44 |
3 | Charlie Leibrandt | 1.54 |
4 | John Tudor | 1.55 |
5 | Frank Williams | 1.78 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Browning | 5 |
1 | Ron Guidry | 5 |
1 | Orel Hershiser | 5 |
1 | Mike Moore | 5 |
1 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Dwight Gooden | 49 |
2 | Floyd Bannister | 41 |
2 | Bruce Hurst | 41 |
4 | Tom Browning | 39 |
5 | 5 tied | 38 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob James | 10 |
2 | Ted Power | 8 |
2 | Jeff Reardon | 8 |
4 | Don Aase | 6 |
4 | 5 others tied | 6 |