On This Day
Thursday, September 17, 1987
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 88 | 57 | .607 | -- |
| Blue Jays | 88 | 58 | .603 | 0.5 |
| Yankees | 81 | 65 | .555 | 7.5 |
| Brewers | 81 | 65 | .555 | 7.5 |
| Red Sox | 69 | 75 | .479 | 18.5 |
| Orioles | 62 | 83 | .428 | 26.0 |
| Indians | 56 | 91 | .381 | 33.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | 77 | 70 | .524 | -- |
| Royals | 74 | 73 | .503 | 3.0 |
| Athletics | 73 | 73 | .500 | 3.5 |
| Rangers | 70 | 76 | .479 | 6.5 |
| Angels | 70 | 77 | .476 | 7.0 |
| Mariners | 68 | 78 | .466 | 8.5 |
| White Sox | 65 | 81 | .445 | 11.5 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 85 | 60 | .586 | -- |
| Mets | 84 | 62 | .575 | 1.5 |
| Expos | 82 | 63 | .566 | 3.0 |
| Phillies | 74 | 72 | .507 | 11.5 |
| Cubs | 70 | 75 | .483 | 15.0 |
| Pirates | 70 | 76 | .479 | 15.5 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 81 | 66 | .551 | -- |
| Reds | 73 | 74 | .497 | 8.0 |
| Astros | 71 | 75 | .486 | 9.5 |
| Braves | 62 | 83 | .428 | 18.0 |
| Dodgers | 62 | 84 | .425 | 18.5 |
| Padres | 61 | 85 | .418 | 19.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedro Guerrero | 6 |
| 2 | Nick Esasky | 5 |
| 3 | Daryl Boston | 3 |
| 3 | George Brett | 3 |
| 3 | 8 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nick Esasky | 2 |
| 2 | Juan Beniquez | 1 |
| 2 | Daryl Boston | 1 |
| 2 | Hubie Brooks | 1 |
| 2 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Beniquez | 3 |
| 1 | Daryl Boston | 3 |
| 1 | Hubie Brooks | 3 |
| 1 | Doug DeCinces | 3 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vince Coleman | 2 |
| 2 | Mike Aldrete | 1 |
| 2 | Mike Brumley | 1 |
| 2 | Dave Collins | 1 |
| 2 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rick Reuschel | 1.67 |
| 2 | Pascual Perez | 1.60 |
| 3 | Don Carman | 0.83 |
| 3 | Greg Mathews | 0.83 |
| 5 | Steve Trout | 0.80 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Carman | 1 |
| 1 | John Davis | 1 |
| 1 | Mike Dunne | 1 |
| 1 | John Franco | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pascual Perez | 8 |
| 1 | Fernando Valenzuela | 8 |
| 3 | Don Carman | 5 |
| 3 | Danny Darwin | 5 |
| 3 | 5 others tied | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Bedrosian | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Gott | 1 |
| 1 | Alejandro Pena | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gwynn | .368 |
| 2 | Wade Boggs | .363 |
| 3 | Paul Molitor | .350 |
| 4 | Alan Trammell | .335 |
| 5 | Don Mattingly | .333 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Bell | 45 |
| 1 | Mark McGwire | 45 |
| 3 | Andre Dawson | 44 |
| 4 | Dale Murphy | 40 |
| 5 | Eric Davis | 37 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Bell | 124 |
| 2 | Andre Dawson | 122 |
| 3 | Dwight Evans | 113 |
| 4 | Tim Wallach | 112 |
| 5 | Wally Joyner | 108 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vince Coleman | 102 |
| 2 | Harold Reynolds | 54 |
| 3 | Tony Gwynn | 53 |
| 4 | Willie Wilson | 50 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 49 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rick Reuschel | 2.64 |
| 2 | Orel Hershiser | 2.71 |
| 3 | Nolan Ryan | 2.71 |
| 4 | Mike Dunne | 2.74 |
| 5 | Jimmy Key | 2.77 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Stewart | 19 |
| 2 | Jack Morris | 18 |
| 3 | Teddy Higuera | 17 |
| 3 | Charlie Hough | 17 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 17 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Ryan | 235 |
| 2 | Mark Langston | 231 |
| 3 | Teddy Higuera | 223 |
| 4 | Mike Scott | 217 |
| 5 | Roger Clemens | 212 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Bedrosian | 38 |
| 2 | Lee Smith | 34 |
| 3 | Tom Henke | 32 |
| 4 | Todd Worrell | 29 |
| 5 | Dave Righetti | 28 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carmelo Martinez | .457 |
| 2 | Danny Tartabull | .455 |
| 3 | Gerald Young | .444 |
| 4 | Alan Trammell | .426 |
| 5 | Todd Benzinger | .421 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Whitt | 7 |
| 2 | Leon Durham | 5 |
| 2 | Brook Jacoby | 5 |
| 2 | Mark McGwire | 5 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mel Hall | 15 |
| 1 | Darryl Strawberry | 15 |
| 3 | Todd Benzinger | 14 |
| 3 | Larry Parrish | 14 |
| 3 | Ernie Whitt | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vince Coleman | 9 |
| 1 | Paul Molitor | 9 |
| 1 | Harold Reynolds | 9 |
| 4 | Rickey Henderson | 8 |
| 4 | Willie Wilson | 8 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calvin Schiraldi | 0.00 |
| 2 | Doyle Alexander | 0.39 |
| 3 | Rick Reuschel | 0.67 |
| 4 | Mike Flanagan | 0.86 |
| 5 | Jimmy Key | 1.13 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rick Aguilera | 3 |
| 1 | Doyle Alexander | 3 |
| 1 | Floyd Bannister | 3 |
| 1 | Mike Dunne | 3 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Ryan | 31 |
| 2 | Roger Clemens | 26 |
| 3 | Pascual Perez | 25 |
| 4 | Floyd Bannister | 24 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 23 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Gott | 5 |
| 2 | Gene Garber | 4 |
| 2 | Bobby Thigpen | 4 |
| 4 | Jim Acker | 3 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Fernandez | .394 |
| 2 | Kal Daniels | .387 |
| 3 | Mel Hall | .385 |
| 3 | Gerald Young | .385 |
| 5 | Marty Barrett | .381 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Bell | 9 |
| 1 | Danny Tartabull | 9 |
| 1 | Ernie Whitt | 9 |
| 4 | Andre Dawson | 8 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Bell | 24 |
| 1 | Mel Hall | 24 |
| 3 | Rob Deer | 23 |
| 3 | Larry Parrish | 23 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 22 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vince Coleman | 21 |
| 2 | Harold Reynolds | 16 |
| 2 | Willie Wilson | 16 |
| 4 | Tony Gwynn | 12 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 11 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doyle Alexander | 0.95 |
| 2 | Nolan Ryan | 1.35 |
| 3 | Teddy Higuera | 1.38 |
| 4 | Willie Fraser | 1.78 |
| 5 | Jimmy Key | 1.80 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doyle Alexander | 6 |
| 1 | Teddy Higuera | 6 |
| 3 | Rick Aguilera | 5 |
| 3 | Floyd Bannister | 5 |
| 3 | 7 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlie Hough | 54 |
| 1 | Nolan Ryan | 54 |
| 3 | Roger Clemens | 48 |
| 4 | Fernando Valenzuela | 47 |
| 5 | Teddy Higuera | 46 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Gott | 9 |
| 2 | Dave Righetti | 7 |
| 3 | Wes Gardner | 6 |
| 3 | Roger McDowell | 6 |
| 3 | Bobby Thigpen | 6 |