On This Day
Tuesday, April 24, 1990
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jays | 10 | 5 | .667 | -- |
| Brewers | 7 | 5 | .583 | 1.5 |
| Red Sox | 7 | 6 | .538 | 2.0 |
| Orioles | 7 | 7 | .500 | 2.5 |
| Yankees | 5 | 6 | .455 | 3.0 |
| Indians | 5 | 7 | .417 | 3.5 |
| Tigers | 6 | 9 | .400 | 4.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 10 | 3 | .769 | -- |
| Rangers | 8 | 6 | .571 | 2.5 |
| White Sox | 5 | 5 | .500 | 3.5 |
| Twins | 7 | 8 | .467 | 4.0 |
| Angels | 6 | 7 | .462 | 4.0 |
| Royals | 5 | 8 | .385 | 5.0 |
| Mariners | 4 | 10 | .286 | 6.5 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 9 | 6 | .600 | -- |
| Phillies | 8 | 6 | .571 | 0.5 |
| Expos | 8 | 6 | .571 | 0.5 |
| Mets | 7 | 7 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Cubs | 6 | 8 | .429 | 2.5 |
| Cardinals | 6 | 9 | .400 | 3.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 9 | 2 | .818 | -- |
| Dodgers | 9 | 6 | .600 | 2.0 |
| Padres | 8 | 6 | .571 | 2.5 |
| Astros | 5 | 8 | .385 | 5.0 |
| Giants | 5 | 9 | .357 | 5.5 |
| Braves | 2 | 9 | .182 | 7.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brett Butler | 4 |
| 1 | Gene Larkin | 4 |
| 3 | Glenn Davis | 3 |
| 3 | Carlton Fisk | 3 |
| 3 | 8 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kelly Gruber | 2 |
| 1 | Mark McGwire | 2 |
| 3 | Jesse Barfield | 1 |
| 3 | Andre Dawson | 1 |
| 3 | 15 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark McGwire | 5 |
| 2 | Kelly Gruber | 4 |
| 3 | Jesse Barfield | 3 |
| 3 | Kent Hrbek | 3 |
| 3 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Davis | 2 |
| 1 | Tim Raines | 2 |
| 1 | Juan Samuel | 2 |
| 1 | Gerald Young | 2 |
| 5 | 14 tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Smith | 3.00 |
| 2 | Eric King | 2.33 |
| 3 | Mike Morgan | 2.00 |
| 4 | Dwight Gooden | 1.67 |
| 5 | Roger Clemens | 1.60 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Bosio | 1 |
| 1 | John Candelaria | 1 |
| 1 | Roger Clemens | 1 |
| 1 | Doug Drabek | 1 |
| 1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dwight Gooden | 10 |
| 2 | Pete Smith | 9 |
| 3 | Roger Clemens | 8 |
| 4 | Eric King | 7 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Burke | 1 |
| 1 | Bill Landrum | 1 |
| 1 | Roger McDowell | 1 |
| 1 | Jeff Reardon | 1 |
| 1 | David Wells | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barry Larkin | .479 |
| 2 | Willie Wilson | .447 |
| 3 | Benito Santiago | .420 |
| 4 | Kal Daniels | .412 |
| 5 | Brett Butler | .411 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kelly Gruber | 6 |
| 2 | Bobby Bonilla | 5 |
| 2 | Mark McGwire | 5 |
| 4 | George Bell | 4 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Bonilla | 17 |
| 2 | Kelly Gruber | 16 |
| 3 | Joe Carter | 14 |
| 4 | George Bell | 13 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 13 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Samuel | 11 |
| 2 | Vince Coleman | 9 |
| 2 | Rickey Henderson | 9 |
| 4 | Tim Raines | 8 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teddy Higuera | 0.00 |
| 1 | Duane Ward | 0.00 |
| 3 | Dennis Cook | 0.44 |
| 4 | Paul Assenmacher | 0.63 |
| 5 | Chuck Finley | 0.87 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Clemens | 4 |
| 1 | Dave Stewart | 4 |
| 3 | Jack Armstrong | 3 |
| 3 | Kevin Brown | 3 |
| 3 | 9 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Clemens | 32 |
| 2 | Dwight Gooden | 24 |
| 2 | Frank Viola | 24 |
| 4 | Pete Smith | 23 |
| 5 | Jack Morris | 21 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger McDowell | 5 |
| 2 | Rick Aguilera | 4 |
| 2 | Tim Burke | 4 |
| 2 | Dennis Eckersley | 4 |
| 2 | 8 others tied | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carney Lansford | .344 |
| 2 | Kirby Puckett | .337 |
| 3 | Tony Gwynn | .336 |
| 4 | Wade Boggs | .326 |
| 5 | Will Clark | .323 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Mitchell | 45 |
| 2 | Howard Johnson | 37 |
| 3 | Fred McGriff | 36 |
| 4 | Joe Carter | 35 |
| 4 | Mark McGwire | 35 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruben Sierra | 115 |
| 2 | Don Mattingly | 114 |
| 3 | Joe Carter | 113 |
| 4 | Pedro Guerrero | 112 |
| 5 | Kevin Mitchell | 109 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rickey Henderson | 73 |
| 2 | Vince Coleman | 62 |
| 3 | Juan Samuel | 52 |
| 4 | Tim Raines | 48 |
| 5 | Gary Pettis | 45 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bret Saberhagen | 2.16 |
| 2 | Chuck Finley | 2.33 |
| 3 | Orel Hershiser | 2.41 |
| 4 | Scott Garrelts | 2.47 |
| 5 | Mike Morgan | 2.50 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bret Saberhagen | 23 |
| 2 | Greg Maddux | 21 |
| 2 | Dave Stewart | 21 |
| 4 | Roger Clemens | 19 |
| 4 | Storm Davis | 19 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Ryan | 280 |
| 2 | Roger Clemens | 239 |
| 3 | Mark Langston | 222 |
| 4 | Frank Viola | 221 |
| 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 |