On This Day
Saturday, April 21, 1990
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jays | 8 | 4 | .667 | -- |
| Brewers | 6 | 4 | .600 | 1.0 |
| Red Sox | 5 | 6 | .455 | 2.5 |
| Orioles | 5 | 6 | .455 | 2.5 |
| Yankees | 4 | 5 | .444 | 2.5 |
| Indians | 4 | 5 | .444 | 2.5 |
| Tigers | 5 | 7 | .417 | 3.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 9 | 2 | .818 | -- |
| White Sox | 5 | 3 | .625 | 2.5 |
| Twins | 6 | 6 | .500 | 3.5 |
| Rangers | 6 | 6 | .500 | 3.5 |
| Angels | 5 | 6 | .455 | 4.0 |
| Royals | 4 | 6 | .400 | 4.5 |
| Mariners | 3 | 9 | .250 | 6.5 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 7 | 5 | .583 | -- |
| Expos | 7 | 5 | .583 | 0.0 |
| Cubs | 6 | 6 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Phillies | 6 | 6 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Cardinals | 5 | 7 | .417 | 2.0 |
| Mets | 5 | 7 | .417 | 2.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 9 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
| Padres | 6 | 5 | .545 | 4.0 |
| Dodgers | 7 | 6 | .538 | 4.0 |
| Astros | 5 | 6 | .455 | 5.0 |
| Giants | 4 | 7 | .364 | 6.0 |
| Braves | 1 | 8 | .111 | 8.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ricky Jordan | 4 |
| 2 | Mike Blowers | 3 |
| 2 | Lenny Dykstra | 3 |
| 2 | Junior Felix | 3 |
| 2 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Blowers | 2 |
| 1 | Dave Winfield | 2 |
| 3 | Sandy Alomar | 1 |
| 3 | Steve Buechele | 1 |
| 3 | 18 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Alomar | 5 |
| 1 | Pedro Guerrero | 5 |
| 3 | Mike Blowers | 4 |
| 3 | Ken Griffey | 4 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Felix | 2 |
| 1 | Rickey Henderson | 2 |
| 1 | Keith Miller | 2 |
| 4 | Roberto Alomar | 1 |
| 4 | 11 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teddy Higuera | 1.60 |
| 2 | Jack Armstrong | 1.17 |
| 3 | Frank Viola | 1.00 |
| 4 | John Smiley | 0.86 |
| 5 | David West | 0.75 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Agosto | 1 |
| 1 | Jack Armstrong | 1 |
| 1 | Tom Candiotti | 1 |
| 1 | Dennis Eckersley | 1 |
| 1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teddy Higuera | 8 |
| 1 | Frank Viola | 8 |
| 3 | Jack Armstrong | 7 |
| 4 | John Smiley | 6 |
| 4 | David West | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Bedrosian | 1 |
| 1 | John Candelaria | 1 |
| 1 | John Franco | 1 |
| 1 | Mike Henneman | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barry Larkin | .564 |
| 2 | Mariano Duncan | .448 |
| 3 | Benito Santiago | .421 |
| 4 | Brett Butler | .409 |
| 5 | 3 tied | .400 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Bonilla | 5 |
| 2 | Hubie Brooks | 4 |
| 2 | Chris Sabo | 4 |
| 4 | George Bell | 3 |
| 4 | 16 others tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Bonilla | 14 |
| 2 | Will Clark | 12 |
| 3 | George Bell | 11 |
| 3 | Hubie Brooks | 11 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 11 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rickey Henderson | 9 |
| 2 | Vince Coleman | 8 |
| 3 | Juan Samuel | 7 |
| 4 | Keith Miller | 6 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teddy Higuera | 0.00 |
| 1 | Chuck Finley | 0.00 |
| 1 | John Tudor | 0.00 |
| 1 | Pascual Perez | 0.00 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 0.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Armstrong | 3 |
| 1 | Roger Clemens | 3 |
| 1 | Mike LaCoss | 3 |
| 1 | Nolan Ryan | 3 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Clemens | 24 |
| 1 | Frank Viola | 24 |
| 3 | Nolan Ryan | 17 |
| 4 | Tim Belcher | 16 |
| 4 | 6 others tied | 16 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rick Aguilera | 4 |
| 1 | Dennis Eckersley | 4 |
| 1 | John Franco | 4 |
| 1 | Gregg Olson | 4 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carney Lansford | .341 |
| 2 | Tony Gwynn | .334 |
| 3 | Will Clark | .333 |
| 3 | Kirby Puckett | .333 |
| 5 | Wade Boggs | .325 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Mitchell | 44 |
| 2 | Howard Johnson | 38 |
| 3 | Fred McGriff | 35 |
| 4 | Joe Carter | 34 |
| 4 | Glenn Davis | 34 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruben Sierra | 115 |
| 2 | Don Mattingly | 114 |
| 3 | Will Clark | 111 |
| 4 | Pedro Guerrero | 110 |
| 5 | Kevin Mitchell | 109 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rickey Henderson | 74 |
| 2 | Vince Coleman | 64 |
| 3 | Juan Samuel | 48 |
| 4 | Gary Pettis | 44 |
| 4 | Tim Raines | 44 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bret Saberhagen | 2.16 |
| 2 | Chuck Finley | 2.34 |
| 3 | Orel Hershiser | 2.42 |
| 4 | Joe Magrane | 2.45 |
| 5 | Scott Garrelts | 2.53 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bret Saberhagen | 23 |
| 2 | Greg Maddux | 21 |
| 3 | Dave Stewart | 20 |
| 4 | Storm Davis | 19 |
| 4 | Dave Stieb | 19 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Ryan | 292 |
| 2 | Roger Clemens | 231 |
| 3 | Frank Viola | 221 |
| 4 | Mark Langston | 217 |
| 5 | Sid Fernandez | 200 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Davis | 40 |
| 2 | Jeff Russell | 37 |
| 3 | Mike Schooler | 34 |
| 3 | Bobby Thigpen | 34 |
| 3 | Mitch Williams | 34 |