On This Day
Wednesday, April 23, 1986
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 10 | 4 | .714 | -- |
| Tigers | 8 | 6 | .571 | 2.0 |
| Indians | 7 | 6 | .538 | 2.5 |
| Red Sox | 8 | 7 | .533 | 2.5 |
| Orioles | 8 | 7 | .533 | 2.5 |
| Blue Jays | 6 | 9 | .400 | 4.5 |
| Brewers | 5 | 8 | .385 | 4.5 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels | 10 | 6 | .625 | -- |
| Rangers | 8 | 6 | .571 | 1.0 |
| Athletics | 8 | 7 | .533 | 1.5 |
| Royals | 7 | 8 | .467 | 2.5 |
| Twins | 7 | 9 | .438 | 3.0 |
| Mariners | 6 | 9 | .400 | 3.5 |
| White Sox | 4 | 10 | .286 | 5.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mets | 7 | 3 | .700 | -- |
| Cardinals | 7 | 4 | .636 | 0.5 |
| Pirates | 6 | 4 | .600 | 1.0 |
| Expos | 5 | 7 | .417 | 3.0 |
| Phillies | 4 | 7 | .364 | 3.5 |
| Cubs | 4 | 8 | .333 | 4.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | 10 | 4 | .714 | -- |
| Giants | 10 | 5 | .667 | 0.5 |
| Padres | 8 | 7 | .533 | 2.5 |
| Braves | 5 | 8 | .385 | 4.5 |
| Reds | 4 | 7 | .364 | 4.5 |
| Dodgers | 5 | 11 | .313 | 6.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Parrish | 4 |
| 1 | George Wright | 4 |
| 3 | Tom Brunansky | 3 |
| 3 | Darnell Coles | 3 |
| 3 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Bell | 1 |
| 1 | Carmelo Castillo | 1 |
| 1 | Alvin Davis | 1 |
| 1 | Brian Downing | 1 |
| 1 | 16 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Parrish | 5 |
| 2 | Mike Marshall | 4 |
| 2 | Dave Parker | 4 |
| 4 | George Bell | 3 |
| 4 | Steve Jeltz | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Bradley | 1 |
| 1 | Dan Gladden | 1 |
| 1 | Billy Hatcher | 1 |
| 1 | Von Hayes | 1 |
| 1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Witt | 1.33 |
| 2 | Zane Smith | 1.29 |
| 3 | Scott Sanderson | 1.17 |
| 4 | Andy Hawkins | 1.00 |
| 4 | Dennis Rasmussen | 1.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karl Best | 1 |
| 1 | Steve Carlton | 1 |
| 1 | Andy Hawkins | 1 |
| 1 | Dennis Rasmussen | 1 |
| 1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fernando Valenzuela | 10 |
| 2 | Zane Smith | 9 |
| 3 | Bruce Hurst | 8 |
| 3 | Mike Witt | 8 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 7 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Bailes | 1 |
| 1 | Steve Bedrosian | 1 |
| 1 | Brian Fisher | 1 |
| 1 | Rich Gossage | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Ray | .465 |
| 2 | Reggie Jackson | .447 |
| 3 | Pete O'Brien | .420 |
| 4 | Brook Jacoby | .396 |
| 5 | 2 tied | .395 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Downing | 5 |
| 1 | Dave Parker | 5 |
| 1 | Kirby Puckett | 5 |
| 4 | Don Baylor | 4 |
| 4 | 13 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Downing | 16 |
| 2 | George Bell | 15 |
| 2 | Jeffrey Leonard | 15 |
| 2 | Larry Parrish | 15 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rickey Henderson | 10 |
| 2 | John Cangelosi | 8 |
| 3 | Eric Davis | 7 |
| 3 | Bill Doran | 7 |
| 5 | Mariano Duncan | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlie Kerfeld | 0.00 |
| 2 | Dave Dravecky | 0.31 |
| 3 | Ron Robinson | 0.57 |
| 4 | Rick Rhoden | 0.63 |
| 5 | Dennis Leonard | 0.82 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Clemens | 3 |
| 1 | Moose Haas | 3 |
| 1 | Bob Knepper | 3 |
| 1 | Mike Krukow | 3 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruce Hurst | 33 |
| 2 | Frank Viola | 26 |
| 3 | Jack Morris | 25 |
| 3 | Jose Rijo | 25 |
| 3 | Bob Welch | 25 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Smith | 6 |
| 2 | Willie Hernandez | 5 |
| 3 | Don Aase | 4 |
| 3 | Dave Righetti | 4 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 3 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wade Boggs | .368 |
| 2 | Willie McGee | .344 |
| 3 | George Brett | .336 |
| 4 | Pedro Guerrero | .332 |
| 5 | Don Mattingly | .325 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darrell Evans | 42 |
| 2 | Dave Parker | 39 |
| 3 | Carlton Fisk | 36 |
| 4 | Steve Balboni | 35 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 35 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Mattingly | 152 |
| 2 | Dave Parker | 136 |
| 3 | Eddie Murray | 127 |
| 4 | Dave Winfield | 117 |
| 5 | Harold Baines | 115 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vince Coleman | 109 |
| 2 | Rickey Henderson | 90 |
| 3 | Tim Raines | 69 |
| 4 | Willie McGee | 58 |
| 5 | Juan Samuel | 54 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dwight Gooden | 1.58 |
| 2 | John Tudor | 1.88 |
| 3 | Orel Hershiser | 1.96 |
| 4 | Rick Reuschel | 2.27 |
| 5 | Bob Welch | 2.27 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dwight Gooden | 24 |
| 1 | John Tudor | 24 |
| 3 | Ron Guidry | 23 |
| 4 | Joaquin Andujar | 20 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dwight Gooden | 267 |
| 2 | Bert Blyleven | 217 |
| 2 | Nolan Ryan | 217 |
| 4 | Bruce Hurst | 214 |
| 4 | Fernando Valenzuela | 214 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dan Quisenberry | 39 |
| 1 | Jeff Reardon | 39 |
| 3 | Willie Hernandez | 34 |
| 4 | Bob James | 33 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 31 |