On This Day
Sunday, April 27, 1986
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 12 | 6 | .667 | -- |
| Tigers | 9 | 8 | .529 | 2.5 |
| Red Sox | 9 | 8 | .529 | 2.5 |
| Indians | 9 | 8 | .529 | 2.5 |
| Orioles | 9 | 9 | .500 | 3.0 |
| Blue Jays | 8 | 10 | .444 | 4.0 |
| Brewers | 7 | 9 | .438 | 4.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels | 12 | 7 | .632 | -- |
| Athletics | 11 | 8 | .579 | 1.0 |
| Rangers | 9 | 8 | .529 | 2.0 |
| Royals | 8 | 9 | .471 | 3.0 |
| Twins | 8 | 11 | .421 | 4.0 |
| Mariners | 7 | 12 | .368 | 5.0 |
| White Sox | 6 | 11 | .353 | 5.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mets | 11 | 3 | .786 | -- |
| Pirates | 7 | 7 | .500 | 4.0 |
| Cardinals | 7 | 8 | .467 | 4.5 |
| Phillies | 7 | 8 | .467 | 4.5 |
| Expos | 7 | 9 | .438 | 5.0 |
| Cubs | 6 | 10 | .375 | 6.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | 13 | 5 | .722 | -- |
| Giants | 11 | 7 | .611 | 2.0 |
| Padres | 10 | 8 | .556 | 3.0 |
| Braves | 7 | 10 | .412 | 5.5 |
| Dodgers | 7 | 13 | .350 | 7.0 |
| Reds | 5 | 10 | .333 | 6.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirby Puckett | 4 |
| 2 | Bill Almon | 3 |
| 2 | Jesse Barfield | 3 |
| 2 | George Bell | 3 |
| 2 | 12 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jody Davis | 2 |
| 1 | Tony Gwynn | 2 |
| 3 | Bill Almon | 1 |
| 3 | George Bell | 1 |
| 3 | 23 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jody Davis | 5 |
| 2 | Bill Almon | 4 |
| 2 | Hubie Brooks | 4 |
| 2 | Joe Carter | 4 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mariano Duncan | 2 |
| 1 | Terry Pendleton | 2 |
| 3 | Bill Almon | 1 |
| 3 | Sid Bream | 1 |
| 3 | 12 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rick Langford | 2.33 |
| 2 | Bobby Witt | 1.22 |
| 3 | Joel Davis | 1.00 |
| 4 | Jack Morris | 0.86 |
| 5 | Andy McGaffigan | 0.83 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Bailes | 1 |
| 1 | Mike Bielecki | 1 |
| 1 | T. R. Bryden | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Clancy | 1 |
| 1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Witt | 11 |
| 2 | Joel Davis | 7 |
| 2 | Rick Langford | 7 |
| 4 | Jack Morris | 6 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jay Baller | 1 |
| 1 | Rich Gossage | 1 |
| 1 | Jay Howell | 1 |
| 1 | Donnie Moore | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reggie Jackson | .447 |
| 2 | Johnny Ray | .407 |
| 3 | Robin Yount | .406 |
| 4 | Pete O'Brien | .397 |
| 5 | Pat Tabler | .381 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirby Puckett | 7 |
| 2 | Ray Knight | 6 |
| 3 | Harold Baines | 5 |
| 3 | Alvin Davis | 5 |
| 3 | 9 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Canseco | 18 |
| 1 | Brian Downing | 18 |
| 3 | George Bell | 17 |
| 4 | Gary Carter | 16 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 16 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rickey Henderson | 15 |
| 2 | John Cangelosi | 9 |
| 2 | Mariano Duncan | 9 |
| 4 | Eric Davis | 8 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 8 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Dravecky | 0.75 |
| 2 | Dennis Leonard | 0.82 |
| 3 | Tim Burke | 1.00 |
| 4 | Storm Davis | 1.13 |
| 5 | Moose Haas | 1.26 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moose Haas | 4 |
| 1 | Bob Knepper | 4 |
| 3 | Scott Bailes | 3 |
| 3 | Roger Clemens | 3 |
| 3 | 11 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Rijo | 39 |
| 2 | Bruce Hurst | 33 |
| 3 | Jack Morris | 31 |
| 3 | Bob Welch | 31 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 29 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Smith | 6 |
| 2 | Willie Hernandez | 5 |
| 2 | Dave Righetti | 5 |
| 4 | Don Aase | 4 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wade Boggs | .369 |
| 2 | Willie McGee | .343 |
| 3 | George Brett | .336 |
| 4 | Pedro Guerrero | .334 |
| 5 | Don Mattingly | .324 |
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 | 153 |
| 2 | Dave Parker | 135 |
| 3 | Eddie Murray | 124 |
| 4 | Dave Winfield | 117 |
| 5 | Harold Baines | 113 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vince Coleman | 106 |
| 2 | Rickey Henderson | 93 |
| 3 | Tim Raines | 70 |
| 4 | Willie McGee | 58 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 52 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dwight Gooden | 1.50 |
| 2 | John Tudor | 1.93 |
| 3 | Orel Hershiser | 2.07 |
| 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 | Willie Hernandez | 33 |
| 3 | Bob James | 33 |
| 3 | Donnie Moore | 33 |