On This Day
Thursday, April 24, 1986
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 11 | 4 | .733 | -- |
| Tigers | 8 | 6 | .571 | 2.5 |
| Red Sox | 8 | 7 | .533 | 3.0 |
| Orioles | 8 | 7 | .533 | 3.0 |
| Indians | 7 | 7 | .500 | 3.5 |
| Blue Jays | 6 | 9 | .400 | 5.0 |
| Brewers | 5 | 8 | .385 | 5.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels | 10 | 6 | .625 | -- |
| Rangers | 8 | 6 | .571 | 1.0 |
| Athletics | 8 | 8 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Royals | 7 | 8 | .467 | 2.5 |
| Twins | 7 | 9 | .438 | 3.0 |
| Mariners | 7 | 9 | .438 | 3.0 |
| White Sox | 4 | 10 | .286 | 5.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mets | 8 | 3 | .727 | -- |
| Cardinals | 7 | 5 | .583 | 1.5 |
| Pirates | 6 | 5 | .545 | 2.0 |
| Phillies | 5 | 7 | .417 | 3.5 |
| Cubs | 5 | 8 | .385 | 4.0 |
| Expos | 5 | 8 | .385 | 4.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 10 | 5 | .667 | -- |
| Astros | 10 | 5 | .667 | 0.0 |
| Padres | 8 | 7 | .533 | 2.0 |
| Reds | 5 | 7 | .417 | 3.5 |
| Braves | 5 | 9 | .357 | 4.5 |
| Dodgers | 6 | 11 | .353 | 5.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Foster | 3 |
| 1 | Jerry Mumphrey | 3 |
| 3 | Wally Backman | 2 |
| 3 | Brett Butler | 2 |
| 3 | 18 others tied | 2 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Schmidt | 2 |
| 2 | Dann Bilardello | 1 |
| 2 | Greg Brock | 1 |
| 2 | Hubie Brooks | 1 |
| 2 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Schmidt | 4 |
| 2 | Rick Sutcliffe | 3 |
| 3 | Dann Bilardello | 2 |
| 3 | Hubie Brooks | 2 |
| 3 | 5 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rickey Henderson | 2 |
| 2 | Wally Backman | 1 |
| 2 | Phil Bradley | 1 |
| 2 | Brett Butler | 1 |
| 2 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Rijo | 2.00 |
| 2 | Mario Soto | 0.83 |
| 3 | Rick Rhoden | 0.80 |
| 4 | Rick Sutcliffe | 0.62 |
| 5 | Neal Heaton | 0.57 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Guidry | 1 |
| 1 | Orel Hershiser | 1 |
| 1 | Mark Langston | 1 |
| 1 | Roger McDowell | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Rijo | 14 |
| 2 | Rick Rhoden | 8 |
| 2 | Rick Sutcliffe | 8 |
| 4 | Shane Rawley | 5 |
| 4 | Mario Soto | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jay Baller | 1 |
| 1 | Karl Best | 1 |
| 1 | Tom Niedenfuer | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Ray | .457 |
| 2 | Reggie Jackson | .447 |
| 3 | Pete O'Brien | .420 |
| 4 | Don Slaught | .395 |
| 5 | Brook Jacoby | .385 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Downing | 5 |
| 1 | Mike Marshall | 5 |
| 1 | Dave Parker | 5 |
| 1 | Kirby Puckett | 5 |
| 5 | 15 tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Downing | 16 |
| 2 | George Bell | 15 |
| 2 | Jose Canseco | 15 |
| 2 | Gary Carter | 15 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 15 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rickey Henderson | 12 |
| 2 | John Cangelosi | 8 |
| 2 | Eric Davis | 8 |
| 4 | Bill Doran | 7 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlie Kerfeld | 0.00 |
| 2 | Dave Dravecky | 0.31 |
| 3 | Ron Robinson | 0.57 |
| 4 | Dennis Leonard | 0.82 |
| 5 | Ken Dixon | 0.84 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Clemens | 3 |
| 1 | Ron Guidry | 3 |
| 1 | Moose Haas | 3 |
| 1 | Bob Knepper | 3 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Rijo | 39 |
| 2 | Bruce Hurst | 33 |
| 3 | Rick Sutcliffe | 27 |
| 4 | Frank Viola | 26 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 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 | .369 |
| 2 | Willie McGee | .344 |
| 3 | George Brett | .335 |
| 4 | Pedro Guerrero | .334 |
| 5 | Don Mattingly | .326 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darrell Evans | 42 |
| 2 | Dave Parker | 39 |
| 3 | Mike Schmidt | 37 |
| 4 | Carlton Fisk | 36 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 35 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Mattingly | 152 |
| 2 | Dave Parker | 135 |
| 3 | Eddie Murray | 126 |
| 4 | Dave Winfield | 117 |
| 5 | Harold Baines | 114 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vince Coleman | 109 |
| 2 | Rickey Henderson | 92 |
| 3 | Tim Raines | 70 |
| 4 | Willie McGee | 58 |
| 5 | Juan Samuel | 53 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dwight Gooden | 1.58 |
| 2 | John Tudor | 1.88 |
| 3 | Orel Hershiser | 1.99 |
| 4 | Rick Reuschel | 2.27 |
| 5 | Bob Welch | 2.27 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dwight Gooden | 24 |
| 1 | Ron Guidry | 24 |
| 1 | John Tudor | 24 |
| 4 | Joaquin Andujar | 20 |
| 4 | Bret Saberhagen | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dwight Gooden | 267 |
| 2 | Nolan Ryan | 217 |
| 3 | Bert Blyleven | 215 |
| 4 | Bruce Hurst | 214 |
| 5 | Fernando Valenzuela | 206 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Reardon | 39 |
| 2 | Dan Quisenberry | 38 |
| 3 | Willie Hernandez | 33 |
| 3 | Bob James | 33 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 31 |