On This Day
Tuesday, April 21, 1987
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers | 13 | 1 | .929 | -- |
| Yankees | 11 | 3 | .786 | 2.0 |
| Red Sox | 7 | 7 | .500 | 6.0 |
| Orioles | 7 | 7 | .500 | 6.0 |
| Blue Jays | 7 | 7 | .500 | 6.0 |
| Tigers | 6 | 7 | .462 | 6.5 |
| Indians | 4 | 11 | .267 | 9.5 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | 10 | 4 | .714 | -- |
| Angels | 9 | 5 | .643 | 1.0 |
| Royals | 6 | 7 | .462 | 3.5 |
| Mariners | 6 | 9 | .400 | 4.5 |
| White Sox | 5 | 8 | .385 | 4.5 |
| Athletics | 4 | 11 | .267 | 6.5 |
| Rangers | 2 | 10 | .167 | 7.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 7 | 5 | .583 | -- |
| Mets | 7 | 6 | .538 | 0.5 |
| Pirates | 6 | 7 | .462 | 1.5 |
| Cubs | 5 | 7 | .417 | 2.0 |
| Expos | 4 | 7 | .364 | 2.5 |
| Phillies | 4 | 9 | .308 | 3.5 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 11 | 4 | .733 | -- |
| Reds | 10 | 4 | .714 | 0.5 |
| Astros | 9 | 5 | .643 | 1.5 |
| Braves | 6 | 6 | .500 | 3.5 |
| Dodgers | 8 | 8 | .500 | 3.5 |
| Padres | 3 | 12 | .200 | 8.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Scioscia | 4 |
| 2 | Alan Ashby | 3 |
| 2 | Bill Buckner | 3 |
| 2 | Ivan Calderon | 3 |
| 2 | 11 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeffrey Leonard | 2 |
| 1 | Franklin Stubbs | 2 |
| 3 | Alan Ashby | 1 |
| 3 | Barry Bonds | 1 |
| 3 | 22 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin Stubbs | 5 |
| 2 | Bill Buckner | 4 |
| 2 | Dwight Evans | 4 |
| 4 | Barry Bonds | 3 |
| 4 | 9 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vince Coleman | 2 |
| 1 | Mookie Wilson | 2 |
| 3 | Ivan Calderon | 1 |
| 3 | Mark Davidson | 1 |
| 3 | 13 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Clemens | 1.50 |
| 2 | Eric Show | 0.83 |
| 2 | Les Straker | 0.83 |
| 4 | Tim Leary | 0.71 |
| 5 | Jose Rijo | 0.56 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Andersen | 1 |
| 1 | Tom Candiotti | 1 |
| 1 | Roger Clemens | 1 |
| 1 | Mike Cook | 1 |
| 1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlie Hough | 7 |
| 2 | Roger Clemens | 6 |
| 3 | Tim Leary | 5 |
| 3 | Lance McCullers | 5 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Fraser | 1 |
| 1 | Cecilio Guante | 1 |
| 1 | Jesse Orosco | 1 |
| 1 | Lee Smith | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Winn | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Hatcher | .475 |
| 2 | Eric Davis | .469 |
| 3 | Ray Knight | .438 |
| 4 | Rickey Henderson | .429 |
| 5 | Kevin Seitzer | .412 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rob Deer | 7 |
| 2 | Joe Carter | 6 |
| 2 | Franklin Stubbs | 6 |
| 4 | Kal Daniels | 5 |
| 4 | 9 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cal Ripken | 18 |
| 2 | Rob Deer | 17 |
| 2 | Darryl Strawberry | 17 |
| 4 | Tom Herr | 15 |
| 4 | Don Mattingly | 15 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vince Coleman | 12 |
| 2 | Eric Davis | 8 |
| 2 | Gary Redus | 8 |
| 4 | Phil Bradley | 7 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chuck Crim | 0.67 |
| 1 | Michael Jackson | 0.67 |
| 3 | Jeff Robinson | 1.13 |
| 4 | Charles Hudson | 1.21 |
| 5 | Frank Tanana | 1.23 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Bankhead | 3 |
| 1 | Bill Gullickson | 3 |
| 1 | Teddy Higuera | 3 |
| 1 | Charles Hudson | 3 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Scott | 30 |
| 2 | Mark Langston | 25 |
| 2 | Nolan Ryan | 25 |
| 4 | Mike Witt | 23 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 22 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dan Plesac | 5 |
| 2 | Jesse Orosco | 4 |
| 2 | Jeff Reardon | 4 |
| 2 | Dave Righetti | 4 |
| 2 | Dave Smith | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wade Boggs | .358 |
| 2 | Don Mattingly | .349 |
| 3 | Tim Raines | .347 |
| 4 | Tony Gwynn | .335 |
| 5 | Kirby Puckett | .333 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesse Barfield | 43 |
| 2 | Mike Schmidt | 40 |
| 3 | Rob Deer | 37 |
| 4 | Gary Gaetti | 34 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 33 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Carter | 128 |
| 2 | Mike Schmidt | 125 |
| 3 | Don Mattingly | 123 |
| 4 | Jesse Barfield | 116 |
| 4 | Dave Parker | 116 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vince Coleman | 115 |
| 2 | Eric Davis | 81 |
| 2 | Rickey Henderson | 81 |
| 4 | Tim Raines | 68 |
| 5 | Gary Pettis | 51 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Eichhorn | 1.84 |
| 2 | Mike Scott | 1.98 |
| 3 | Roger Clemens | 2.63 |
| 4 | Teddy Higuera | 2.75 |
| 5 | Bruce Ruffin | 2.78 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Clemens | 23 |
| 2 | Teddy Higuera | 22 |
| 2 | Fernando Valenzuela | 22 |
| 4 | Jack Morris | 20 |
| 4 | Mike Scott | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Scott | 320 |
| 2 | Mark Langston | 261 |
| 3 | Fernando Valenzuela | 248 |
| 4 | Roger Clemens | 247 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 217 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Righetti | 47 |
| 2 | Jeff Reardon | 38 |
| 3 | Todd Worrell | 35 |
| 4 | Dave Smith | 32 |
| 4 | Lee Smith | 32 |