On This Day
Saturday, April 26, 1986
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 12 | 5 | .706 | -- |
| Red Sox | 9 | 8 | .529 | 3.0 |
| Orioles | 9 | 8 | .529 | 3.0 |
| Tigers | 8 | 8 | .500 | 3.5 |
| Indians | 8 | 8 | .500 | 3.5 |
| Brewers | 7 | 8 | .467 | 4.0 |
| Blue Jays | 7 | 10 | .412 | 5.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels | 11 | 7 | .611 | -- |
| Athletics | 10 | 8 | .556 | 1.0 |
| Rangers | 8 | 8 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Royals | 8 | 9 | .471 | 2.5 |
| Twins | 8 | 10 | .444 | 3.0 |
| Mariners | 7 | 11 | .389 | 4.0 |
| White Sox | 6 | 10 | .375 | 4.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mets | 10 | 3 | .769 | -- |
| Cardinals | 7 | 7 | .500 | 3.5 |
| Phillies | 7 | 7 | .500 | 3.5 |
| Expos | 7 | 8 | .467 | 4.0 |
| Pirates | 6 | 7 | .462 | 4.0 |
| Cubs | 5 | 10 | .333 | 6.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | 12 | 5 | .706 | -- |
| Giants | 11 | 6 | .647 | 1.0 |
| Padres | 9 | 8 | .529 | 3.0 |
| Braves | 7 | 9 | .438 | 4.5 |
| Reds | 5 | 9 | .357 | 5.5 |
| Dodgers | 6 | 13 | .316 | 7.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rick Schu | 4 |
| 2 | Dwight Evans | 3 |
| 2 | Jim Gantner | 3 |
| 2 | Wally Joyner | 3 |
| 2 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Kittle | 2 |
| 1 | Rick Schu | 2 |
| 3 | Bill Almon | 1 |
| 3 | Harold Baines | 1 |
| 3 | 20 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Stefero | 4 |
| 2 | Ron Kittle | 3 |
| 2 | Omar Moreno | 3 |
| 2 | Billy Jo Robidoux | 3 |
| 5 | 23 tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Felder | 2 |
| 1 | Ken Landreaux | 2 |
| 3 | Bruce Bochte | 1 |
| 3 | Phil Bradley | 1 |
| 3 | 27 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joaquin Andujar | 2.50 |
| 1 | Sid Fernandez | 2.50 |
| 3 | Eric Show | 1.62 |
| 4 | Roger Mason | 1.40 |
| 5 | Floyd Youmans | 1.17 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joaquin Andujar | 1 |
| 1 | T. R. Bryden | 1 |
| 1 | Tim Burke | 1 |
| 1 | Sid Fernandez | 1 |
| 1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Show | 13 |
| 2 | Sid Fernandez | 10 |
| 3 | Roger Mason | 7 |
| 3 | Floyd Youmans | 7 |
| 5 | Tim Leary | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Bedrosian | 1 |
| 1 | Ernie Camacho | 1 |
| 1 | Jeff Dedmon | 1 |
| 1 | Donnie Moore | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Ray | .444 |
| 2 | Reggie Jackson | .429 |
| 3 | Robin Yount | .417 |
| 4 | Pat Tabler | .390 |
| 5 | Pete O'Brien | .386 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Knight | 6 |
| 1 | Kirby Puckett | 6 |
| 3 | Harold Baines | 5 |
| 3 | Alvin Davis | 5 |
| 3 | 7 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Canseco | 18 |
| 1 | Brian Downing | 18 |
| 3 | Gary Carter | 16 |
| 3 | Jeffrey Leonard | 16 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 15 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rickey Henderson | 14 |
| 2 | John Cangelosi | 9 |
| 3 | Eric Davis | 8 |
| 4 | Bill Doran | 7 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 7 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Dravecky | 0.31 |
| 2 | Mark Eichhorn | 0.57 |
| 2 | Ron Robinson | 0.57 |
| 4 | Dennis Leonard | 0.82 |
| 5 | Ken Dixon | 0.84 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moose Haas | 4 |
| 2 | Roger Clemens | 3 |
| 2 | Dwight Gooden | 3 |
| 2 | Ron Guidry | 3 |
| 2 | 8 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Rijo | 39 |
| 2 | Bruce Hurst | 33 |
| 3 | Bob Welch | 31 |
| 4 | Nolan Ryan | 29 |
| 4 | Frank Viola | 29 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Smith | 6 |
| 2 | Willie Hernandez | 5 |
| 2 | Dave Righetti | 5 |
| 4 | Don Aase | 4 |
| 4 | Ernie Camacho | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wade Boggs | .370 |
| 2 | Willie McGee | .342 |
| 3 | Pedro Guerrero | .336 |
| 4 | George Brett | .334 |
| 5 | Don Mattingly | .323 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darrell Evans | 43 |
| 2 | Dave Parker | 39 |
| 3 | Carlton Fisk | 36 |
| 3 | Mike Schmidt | 36 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 35 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Mattingly | 151 |
| 2 | Dave Parker | 135 |
| 3 | Eddie Murray | 124 |
| 4 | Dave Winfield | 117 |
| 5 | Harold Baines | 116 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vince Coleman | 107 |
| 2 | Rickey Henderson | 94 |
| 3 | Tim Raines | 71 |
| 4 | Willie McGee | 58 |
| 5 | Ryne Sandberg | 53 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dwight Gooden | 1.50 |
| 2 | John Tudor | 1.88 |
| 3 | Orel Hershiser | 1.99 |
| 4 | Bob Welch | 2.28 |
| 5 | Rick Reuschel | 2.41 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dwight Gooden | 25 |
| 2 | Ron Guidry | 24 |
| 2 | John Tudor | 24 |
| 4 | Joaquin Andujar | 20 |
| 4 | Bret Saberhagen | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dwight Gooden | 269 |
| 2 | Bert Blyleven | 219 |
| 3 | Nolan Ryan | 217 |
| 4 | Bruce Hurst | 209 |
| 5 | Fernando Valenzuela | 206 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Reardon | 39 |
| 2 | Dan Quisenberry | 38 |
| 3 | Bob James | 34 |
| 4 | Willie Hernandez | 33 |
| 5 | Donnie Moore | 32 |