On This Day
Wednesday, October 16, 1991
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1991 Playoffs
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Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lonnie Smith | 2 |
| 2 | Steve Avery | 1 |
| 2 | Rafael Belliard | 1 |
| 2 | Steve Buechele | 1 |
| 2 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greg Olson | 1 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Gant | 2 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Avery | 1.60 |
| 2 | Doug Drabek | 0.50 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Avery | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Avery | 8 |
| 2 | Doug Drabek | 5 |
| 3 | Alejandro Pena | 1 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alejandro Pena | 1 |
Playoff Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirby Puckett | .409 |
| 2 | Jay Bell | .400 |
| 3 | Roberto Alomar | .391 |
| 4 | Steve Buechele | .368 |
| 5 | Devon White | .364 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirby Puckett | 2 |
| 2 | Jay Bell | 1 |
| 2 | Sid Bream | 1 |
| 2 | Joe Carter | 1 |
| 2 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirby Puckett | 6 |
| 2 | Roberto Alomar | 4 |
| 2 | Joe Carter | 4 |
| 2 | Kelly Gruber | 4 |
| 2 | Greg Olson | 4 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Gant | 6 |
| 2 | Barry Bonds | 3 |
| 2 | Dan Gladden | 3 |
| 2 | Devon White | 3 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 2 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Avery | 0.00 |
| 1 | David West | 0.00 |
| 3 | Doug Drabek | 0.60 |
| 4 | Zane Smith | 0.61 |
| 5 | Charlie Leibrandt | 1.35 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Avery | 2 |
| 1 | Jack Morris | 2 |
| 3 | Stan Belinda | 1 |
| 3 | Doug Drabek | 1 |
| 3 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Avery | 17 |
| 2 | Tom Glavine | 14 |
| 3 | Doug Drabek | 10 |
| 3 | Zane Smith | 10 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 9 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rick Aguilera | 3 |
| 1 | Alejandro Pena | 3 |
| 3 | Dennis Eckersley | 1 |
| 3 | Roger Mason | 1 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Final Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jays | 91 | 71 | .562 | -- |
| Tigers | 84 | 78 | .519 | 7.0 |
| Red Sox | 84 | 78 | .519 | 7.0 |
| Brewers | 83 | 79 | .512 | 8.0 |
| Yankees | 71 | 91 | .438 | 20.0 |
| Orioles | 67 | 95 | .414 | 24.0 |
| Indians | 57 | 105 | .352 | 34.0 |
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | 95 | 67 | .586 | -- |
| White Sox | 87 | 75 | .537 | 8.0 |
| Rangers | 85 | 77 | .525 | 10.0 |
| Athletics | 84 | 78 | .519 | 11.0 |
| Mariners | 83 | 79 | .512 | 12.0 |
| Royals | 82 | 80 | .506 | 13.0 |
| Angels | 81 | 81 | .500 | 14.0 |
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 98 | 64 | .605 | -- |
| Cardinals | 84 | 78 | .519 | 14.0 |
| Phillies | 78 | 84 | .481 | 20.0 |
| Cubs | 77 | 83 | .481 | 20.0 |
| Mets | 77 | 84 | .478 | 20.5 |
| Expos | 71 | 90 | .441 | 26.5 |
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 94 | 68 | .580 | -- |
| Dodgers | 93 | 69 | .574 | 1.0 |
| Padres | 84 | 78 | .519 | 10.0 |
| Giants | 75 | 87 | .463 | 19.0 |
| Reds | 74 | 88 | .457 | 20.0 |
| Astros | 65 | 97 | .401 | 29.0 |