On This Day
Tuesday, April 16, 1991
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jays | 6 | 3 | .667 | -- |
| Orioles | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Indians | 4 | 4 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Tigers | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2.0 |
| Brewers | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2.0 |
| Red Sox | 3 | 5 | .375 | 2.5 |
| Yankees | 2 | 6 | .250 | 3.5 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 6 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
| Athletics | 7 | 1 | .875 | 0.0 |
| Angels | 5 | 3 | .625 | 2.0 |
| Royals | 4 | 3 | .571 | 2.5 |
| Rangers | 2 | 4 | .333 | 4.0 |
| Twins | 2 | 6 | .250 | 5.0 |
| Mariners | 2 | 6 | .250 | 5.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mets | 6 | 3 | .667 | -- |
| Cubs | 5 | 3 | .625 | 0.5 |
| Pirates | 4 | 4 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Cardinals | 4 | 4 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Phillies | 3 | 5 | .375 | 2.5 |
| Expos | 3 | 6 | .333 | 3.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padres | 6 | 2 | .750 | -- |
| Braves | 3 | 3 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Astros | 4 | 4 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Dodgers | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2.5 |
| Reds | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2.5 |
| Giants | 3 | 5 | .375 | 3.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Henderson | 5 |
| 2 | Brian Downing | 4 |
| 3 | Casey Candaele | 3 |
| 3 | Travis Fryman | 3 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Bagwell | 1 |
| 1 | George Bell | 1 |
| 1 | Wade Boggs | 1 |
| 1 | Hubie Brooks | 1 |
| 1 | 15 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Henderson | 5 |
| 2 | George Bell | 3 |
| 2 | Steve Decker | 3 |
| 2 | Travis Fryman | 3 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Kelly | 2 |
| 1 | Dick Schofield | 2 |
| 3 | Ivan Calderon | 1 |
| 3 | Doug Dascenzo | 1 |
| 3 | 12 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Benes | 1.86 |
| 2 | Danny Darwin | 1.17 |
| 3 | Melido Perez | 1.00 |
| 4 | Rick Mahler | 0.80 |
| 5 | Norm Charlton | 0.67 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Bielecki | 1 |
| 1 | Kevin Brown | 1 |
| 1 | Norm Charlton | 1 |
| 1 | Steve Chitren | 1 |
| 1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Benes | 13 |
| 2 | Danny Darwin | 7 |
| 2 | Jeff Robinson | 7 |
| 4 | Norm Charlton | 6 |
| 4 | Scott Erickson | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Belinda | 1 |
| 1 | Tim Burke | 1 |
| 1 | Dennis Eckersley | 1 |
| 1 | Mike Henneman | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kurt Stillwell | .522 |
| 2 | Dave Henderson | .500 |
| 3 | Cal Ripken | .450 |
| 4 | Rafael Palmeiro | .440 |
| 5 | Danny Tartabull | .429 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Mitchell | 5 |
| 2 | Albert Belle | 3 |
| 2 | Hubie Brooks | 3 |
| 2 | Dave Henderson | 3 |
| 2 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Mitchell | 12 |
| 1 | Dave Winfield | 12 |
| 3 | Will Clark | 11 |
| 3 | John Kruk | 11 |
| 5 | Dave Henderson | 10 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vince Coleman | 5 |
| 1 | Delino DeShields | 5 |
| 1 | Luis Polonia | 5 |
| 4 | Doug Dascenzo | 4 |
| 4 | Lenny Dykstra | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Bielecki | 0.00 |
| 1 | Kevin Tapani | 0.00 |
| 3 | Mike Boddicker | 0.53 |
| 3 | Roger Clemens | 0.53 |
| 5 | Charles Nagy | 0.55 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Belcher | 2 |
| 1 | Mike Bielecki | 2 |
| 1 | Tom Candiotti | 2 |
| 1 | Roger Clemens | 2 |
| 1 | 10 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dwight Gooden | 21 |
| 2 | Jack McDowell | 20 |
| 3 | Nolan Ryan | 18 |
| 4 | Andy Benes | 17 |
| 4 | Roger Clemens | 17 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dennis Eckersley | 4 |
| 1 | Lee Smith | 4 |
| 1 | Bobby Thigpen | 4 |
| 4 | Doug Jones | 3 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 3 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Polonia | .334 |
| 2 | George Brett | .332 |
| 3 | Eddie Murray | .330 |
| 4 | Lenny Dykstra | .324 |
| 5 | Rickey Henderson | .324 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cecil Fielder | 50 |
| 2 | Ryne Sandberg | 40 |
| 3 | Kevin Mitchell | 39 |
| 4 | Jose Canseco | 38 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 37 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cecil Fielder | 135 |
| 2 | Matt Williams | 124 |
| 3 | Joe Carter | 119 |
| 4 | Bobby Bonilla | 118 |
| 4 | Kelly Gruber | 118 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vince Coleman | 79 |
| 2 | Rickey Henderson | 63 |
| 2 | Eric Yelding | 63 |
| 4 | Barry Bonds | 50 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 50 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Clemens | 1.75 |
| 2 | Danny Darwin | 2.45 |
| 3 | Chuck Finley | 2.63 |
| 3 | Ed Whitson | 2.63 |
| 5 | Frank Viola | 2.66 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Welch | 26 |
| 2 | Roger Clemens | 21 |
| 2 | Doug Drabek | 21 |
| 2 | Dwight Gooden | 21 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Ryan | 242 |
| 2 | Dwight Gooden | 237 |
| 3 | David Cone | 235 |
| 4 | Bobby Witt | 225 |
| 5 | Ramon Martinez | 223 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Thigpen | 58 |
| 2 | Dennis Eckersley | 49 |
| 3 | Doug Jones | 45 |
| 4 | Gregg Olson | 36 |
| 5 | Dave Righetti | 35 |