On This Day
Wednesday, September 13, 1989
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jays | 80 | 66 | .548 | -- |
| Orioles | 79 | 69 | .534 | 2.0 |
| Brewers | 74 | 73 | .503 | 6.5 |
| Red Sox | 70 | 76 | .479 | 10.0 |
| Yankees | 67 | 80 | .456 | 13.5 |
| Indians | 66 | 79 | .455 | 13.5 |
| Tigers | 56 | 91 | .381 | 24.5 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 88 | 57 | .607 | -- |
| Royals | 85 | 60 | .586 | 3.0 |
| Angels | 84 | 61 | .579 | 4.0 |
| Rangers | 73 | 71 | .507 | 14.5 |
| Twins | 73 | 72 | .503 | 15.0 |
| Mariners | 64 | 81 | .441 | 24.0 |
| White Sox | 61 | 84 | .421 | 27.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 83 | 63 | .568 | -- |
| Cardinals | 77 | 67 | .535 | 5.0 |
| Mets | 77 | 68 | .531 | 5.5 |
| Expos | 76 | 70 | .521 | 7.0 |
| Pirates | 65 | 79 | .451 | 17.0 |
| Phillies | 59 | 86 | .407 | 23.5 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 84 | 62 | .575 | -- |
| Padres | 79 | 67 | .541 | 5.0 |
| Astros | 77 | 69 | .527 | 7.0 |
| Reds | 70 | 76 | .479 | 14.0 |
| Dodgers | 69 | 77 | .473 | 15.0 |
| Braves | 57 | 89 | .390 | 27.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Davis | 4 |
| 1 | Mike Greenwell | 4 |
| 3 | Jay Buhner | 3 |
| 3 | Brett Butler | 3 |
| 3 | 8 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greg Vaughn | 2 |
| 2 | Jay Buhner | 1 |
| 2 | Ken Caminiti | 1 |
| 2 | Alvin Davis | 1 |
| 2 | 13 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Davis | 4 |
| 1 | Greg Vaughn | 4 |
| 3 | Robby Thompson | 3 |
| 4 | Jay Buhner | 2 |
| 4 | 14 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Davis | 1 |
| 1 | Shawon Dunston | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Eisenreich | 1 |
| 1 | Tony Fernandez | 1 |
| 1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Smith | 1.75 |
| 2 | Jose DeLeon | 1.33 |
| 3 | Andy Benes | 1.00 |
| 3 | Don Robinson | 1.00 |
| 5 | Bret Saberhagen | 0.88 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie Camacho | 1 |
| 1 | Mark Davis | 1 |
| 1 | Dennis Eckersley | 1 |
| 1 | Greg Hibbard | 1 |
| 1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Benes | 9 |
| 2 | Bret Saberhagen | 7 |
| 2 | Pete Smith | 7 |
| 4 | Kevin Gross | 6 |
| 4 | Jack Morris | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danny Darwin | 1 |
| 1 | Les Lancaster | 1 |
| 1 | Jeff Reardon | 1 |
| 1 | Mike Schooler | 1 |
| 1 | Bobby Thigpen | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Will Clark | .339 |
| 2 | Tony Gwynn | .339 |
| 3 | Carney Lansford | .338 |
| 4 | Kirby Puckett | .337 |
| 5 | Wade Boggs | .332 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Mitchell | 43 |
| 2 | Fred McGriff | 36 |
| 3 | Howard Johnson | 35 |
| 4 | Eric Davis | 32 |
| 4 | Glenn Davis | 32 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Mitchell | 117 |
| 2 | Ruben Sierra | 107 |
| 3 | Pedro Guerrero | 106 |
| 4 | Will Clark | 105 |
| 5 | Don Mattingly | 101 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rickey Henderson | 65 |
| 2 | Vince Coleman | 60 |
| 3 | Devon White | 44 |
| 4 | Cecil Espy | 41 |
| 4 | Steve Sax | 41 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Garrelts | 2.19 |
| 2 | Orel Hershiser | 2.35 |
| 3 | Bret Saberhagen | 2.41 |
| 4 | John Smiley | 2.48 |
| 5 | Mike Moore | 2.53 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bret Saberhagen | 19 |
| 1 | Mike Scott | 19 |
| 1 | Dave Stewart | 19 |
| 4 | Joe Magrane | 18 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 17 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Ryan | 277 |
| 2 | Mark Langston | 215 |
| 3 | Roger Clemens | 202 |
| 4 | Frank Viola | 195 |
| 5 | Jose DeLeon | 184 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Davis | 39 |
| 2 | Jeff Russell | 34 |
| 3 | Mitch Williams | 33 |
| 4 | John Franco | 30 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 30 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Velarde | .471 |
| 2 | Paul Molitor | .444 |
| 3 | Harold Reynolds | .438 |
| 4 | Dion James | .432 |
| 5 | Hubie Brooks | .422 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Canseco | 5 |
| 1 | Joe Carter | 5 |
| 1 | Bo Jackson | 5 |
| 1 | Ryne Sandberg | 5 |
| 5 | 9 tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedro Guerrero | 15 |
| 1 | Bo Jackson | 15 |
| 3 | Ruben Sierra | 14 |
| 3 | Matt Williams | 14 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 13 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barry Bonds | 6 |
| 1 | Brett Butler | 6 |
| 1 | Lance Johnson | 6 |
| 4 | Gregg Jefferies | 5 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buddy Black | 0.35 |
| 2 | Jose DeLeon | 0.59 |
| 3 | Pat Combs | 0.69 |
| 3 | Chuck Crim | 0.69 |
| 5 | Willie Fraser | 0.75 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Ballard | 3 |
| 1 | Scott Garrelts | 3 |
| 1 | Mark Gubicza | 3 |
| 1 | Jack Morris | 3 |
| 1 | Bret Saberhagen | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Ryan | 34 |
| 2 | Roger Clemens | 29 |
| 3 | Bret Saberhagen | 25 |
| 4 | Sid Fernandez | 22 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 21 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Davis | 7 |
| 2 | Bill Landrum | 4 |
| 2 | Gregg Olson | 4 |
| 2 | Jeff Russell | 4 |
| 2 | Mike Schooler | 4 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mookie Wilson | .403 |
| 2 | Jody Reed | .375 |
| 3 | Frank White | .372 |
| 4 | Paul Molitor | .364 |
| 5 | Carlos Martinez | .360 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Canseco | 9 |
| 2 | Bo Jackson | 8 |
| 2 | Howard Johnson | 8 |
| 2 | Ryne Sandberg | 8 |
| 2 | Matt Williams | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Bell | 31 |
| 2 | Jose Canseco | 29 |
| 3 | Pedro Guerrero | 27 |
| 4 | Jack Clark | 25 |
| 4 | Bo Jackson | 25 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rickey Henderson | 12 |
| 1 | Devon White | 12 |
| 3 | Juan Samuel | 10 |
| 4 | Barry Bonds | 9 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 9 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Gubicza | 0.90 |
| 2 | Jose DeLeon | 1.28 |
| 3 | Scott Garrelts | 1.41 |
| 4 | Buddy Black | 1.41 |
| 5 | Bob Knepper | 1.48 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Ballard | 6 |
| 1 | Bret Saberhagen | 6 |
| 3 | Storm Davis | 5 |
| 3 | Mark Gubicza | 5 |
| 5 | 11 tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Ryan | 66 |
| 2 | Roger Clemens | 44 |
| 3 | Andy Benes | 40 |
| 3 | Sid Fernandez | 40 |
| 3 | Frank Viola | 40 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Montgomery | 10 |
| 2 | Mark Davis | 9 |
| 2 | Jeff Russell | 9 |
| 4 | Gregg Olson | 8 |
| 4 | Jeff Reardon | 8 |