On This Day
Monday, April 23, 1990
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jays | 9 | 5 | .643 | -- |
| Brewers | 6 | 5 | .545 | 1.5 |
| Orioles | 7 | 6 | .538 | 1.5 |
| Red Sox | 6 | 6 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Indians | 5 | 6 | .455 | 2.5 |
| Tigers | 6 | 8 | .429 | 3.0 |
| Yankees | 4 | 6 | .400 | 3.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 9 | 3 | .750 | -- |
| White Sox | 5 | 4 | .556 | 2.5 |
| Rangers | 7 | 6 | .538 | 2.5 |
| Angels | 6 | 6 | .500 | 3.0 |
| Twins | 6 | 8 | .429 | 4.0 |
| Royals | 5 | 7 | .417 | 4.0 |
| Mariners | 4 | 9 | .308 | 5.5 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 8 | 6 | .571 | -- |
| Phillies | 7 | 6 | .538 | 0.5 |
| Expos | 7 | 6 | .538 | 0.5 |
| Cubs | 6 | 7 | .462 | 1.5 |
| Mets | 6 | 7 | .462 | 1.5 |
| Cardinals | 6 | 8 | .429 | 2.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 9 | 1 | .900 | -- |
| Dodgers | 8 | 6 | .571 | 3.0 |
| Padres | 7 | 6 | .538 | 3.5 |
| Astros | 5 | 7 | .417 | 5.0 |
| Giants | 5 | 8 | .385 | 5.5 |
| Braves | 2 | 8 | .200 | 7.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie McGee | 4 |
| 1 | Fred McGriff | 4 |
| 3 | Joe Carter | 3 |
| 3 | Kelly Gruber | 3 |
| 3 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Carter | 1 |
| 1 | Kelly Gruber | 1 |
| 1 | Pedro Guerrero | 1 |
| 1 | Fred McGriff | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Carter | 7 |
| 2 | Willie Wilson | 4 |
| 3 | Tony Fernandez | 3 |
| 3 | Cory Snyder | 3 |
| 3 | Mickey Tettleton | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Alomar | 1 |
| 1 | Jay Bell | 1 |
| 1 | Brett Butler | 1 |
| 1 | Tim Jones | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Benes | 1.00 |
| 2 | Pete Harnisch | 0.60 |
| 3 | Storm Davis | 0.50 |
| 4 | Frank Tanana | 0.29 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 0.25 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Benes | 1 |
| 1 | Pete Harnisch | 1 |
| 1 | Frank Tanana | 1 |
| 1 | John Tudor | 1 |
| 1 | Frank Wills | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Benes | 5 |
| 1 | Storm Davis | 5 |
| 3 | Calvin Schiraldi | 4 |
| 3 | Duane Ward | 4 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 3 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jay Aldrich | 1 |
| 1 | Mike Henneman | 1 |
| 1 | Calvin Schiraldi | 1 |
| 1 | Duane Ward | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barry Larkin | .512 |
| 2 | Willie Wilson | .471 |
| 3 | Lenny Dykstra | .400 |
| 3 | Rafael Palmeiro | .400 |
| 3 | Benito Santiago | .400 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Bonilla | 5 |
| 2 | George Bell | 4 |
| 2 | Hubie Brooks | 4 |
| 2 | Kelly Gruber | 4 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Bonilla | 16 |
| 2 | George Bell | 13 |
| 2 | Joe Carter | 13 |
| 2 | Ken Griffey | 13 |
| 2 | Pedro Guerrero | 13 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vince Coleman | 9 |
| 1 | Rickey Henderson | 9 |
| 1 | Juan Samuel | 9 |
| 4 | Keith Miller | 6 |
| 4 | Tim Raines | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teddy Higuera | 0.00 |
| 1 | Duane Ward | 0.00 |
| 1 | John Dopson | 0.00 |
| 4 | Dennis Cook | 0.44 |
| 5 | Chris Bosio | 0.47 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Armstrong | 3 |
| 1 | Kevin Brown | 3 |
| 1 | Roger Clemens | 3 |
| 1 | Chuck Finley | 3 |
| 1 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Clemens | 24 |
| 1 | Frank Viola | 24 |
| 3 | Jack Morris | 21 |
| 4 | Andy Benes | 18 |
| 4 | Ramon Martinez | 18 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rick Aguilera | 4 |
| 1 | Dennis Eckersley | 4 |
| 1 | John Franco | 4 |
| 1 | Mike Henneman | 4 |
| 1 | 7 others tied | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carney Lansford | .342 |
| 2 | Kirby Puckett | .335 |
| 3 | Tony Gwynn | .334 |
| 4 | Will Clark | .329 |
| 5 | Wade Boggs | .324 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Mitchell | 45 |
| 2 | Howard Johnson | 37 |
| 3 | Fred McGriff | 36 |
| 4 | Joe Carter | 35 |
| 5 | Glenn Davis | 34 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruben Sierra | 115 |
| 2 | Don Mattingly | 114 |
| 3 | Joe Carter | 112 |
| 3 | Pedro Guerrero | 112 |
| 5 | Kevin Mitchell | 110 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rickey Henderson | 74 |
| 2 | Vince Coleman | 63 |
| 3 | Juan Samuel | 50 |
| 4 | Tim Raines | 46 |
| 5 | Gary Pettis | 45 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bret Saberhagen | 2.16 |
| 2 | Chuck Finley | 2.33 |
| 3 | Orel Hershiser | 2.41 |
| 4 | Joe Magrane | 2.45 |
| 5 | Scott Garrelts | 2.47 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bret Saberhagen | 23 |
| 2 | Greg Maddux | 21 |
| 3 | Dave Stewart | 20 |
| 4 | Storm Davis | 19 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 18 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Ryan | 292 |
| 2 | Roger Clemens | 231 |
| 3 | Frank Viola | 221 |
| 4 | Mark Langston | 217 |
| 5 | Sid Fernandez | 199 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Davis | 39 |
| 2 | Jeff Russell | 38 |
| 3 | Mike Schooler | 34 |
| 3 | Bobby Thigpen | 34 |
| 3 | Mitch Williams | 34 |