On This Day
Friday, May 8, 1992
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jays | 21 | 10 | .677 | -- |
| Orioles | 19 | 10 | .655 | 1.0 |
| Yankees | 15 | 14 | .517 | 5.0 |
| Red Sox | 12 | 14 | .462 | 6.5 |
| Brewers | 12 | 15 | .444 | 7.0 |
| Tigers | 12 | 17 | .414 | 8.0 |
| Indians | 12 | 19 | .387 | 9.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 17 | 10 | .630 | -- |
| Athletics | 18 | 12 | .600 | 0.5 |
| Angels | 16 | 13 | .552 | 2.0 |
| Rangers | 17 | 15 | .531 | 2.5 |
| Twins | 13 | 16 | .448 | 5.0 |
| Mariners | 11 | 18 | .379 | 7.0 |
| Royals | 8 | 20 | .286 | 9.5 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 20 | 8 | .714 | -- |
| Mets | 17 | 13 | .567 | 4.0 |
| Cardinals | 15 | 14 | .517 | 5.5 |
| Phillies | 12 | 15 | .444 | 7.5 |
| Expos | 11 | 15 | .423 | 8.0 |
| Cubs | 11 | 17 | .393 | 9.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 16 | 13 | .552 | -- |
| Giants | 15 | 13 | .536 | 0.5 |
| Braves | 15 | 15 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Padres | 14 | 15 | .483 | 2.0 |
| Astros | 13 | 16 | .448 | 3.0 |
| Dodgers | 10 | 15 | .400 | 4.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greg Gagne | 4 |
| 1 | Kirby Puckett | 4 |
| 1 | Ryne Sandberg | 4 |
| 4 | Harold Baines | 3 |
| 4 | 20 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Thomas | 2 |
| 2 | Hubie Brooks | 1 |
| 2 | Gary Carter | 1 |
| 2 | Will Clark | 1 |
| 2 | 21 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark McGwire | 4 |
| 1 | Lou Whitaker | 4 |
| 3 | Glenn Braggs | 3 |
| 3 | Butch Henry | 3 |
| 3 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brady Anderson | 1 |
| 1 | Carlos Baerga | 1 |
| 1 | Lance Blankenship | 1 |
| 1 | Daryl Boston | 1 |
| 1 | 18 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orel Hershiser | 1.50 |
| 2 | Doug Drabek | 1.29 |
| 3 | Kyle Abbott | 1.14 |
| 4 | David Cone | 1.12 |
| 5 | Joe Hesketh | 1.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Appier | 1 |
| 1 | Stan Belinda | 1 |
| 1 | Kevin Brown | 1 |
| 1 | Norm Charlton | 1 |
| 1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Cone | 9 |
| 1 | Doug Drabek | 9 |
| 3 | Kyle Abbott | 8 |
| 3 | Kevin Appier | 8 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rick Aguilera | 1 |
| 1 | Jeff Brantley | 1 |
| 1 | Dennis Eckersley | 1 |
| 1 | Marvin Freeman | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Kruk | .384 |
| 2 | Roberto Alomar | .366 |
| 3 | Carney Lansford | .362 |
| 4 | Shane Mack | .357 |
| 5 | Dave Winfield | .356 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark McGwire | 14 |
| 2 | Rob Deer | 9 |
| 2 | Fred McGriff | 9 |
| 4 | Barry Bonds | 8 |
| 4 | Mickey Tettleton | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark McGwire | 29 |
| 2 | Junior Felix | 26 |
| 3 | Brady Anderson | 24 |
| 3 | Fred McGriff | 24 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 23 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marquis Grissom | 16 |
| 2 | Ray Lankford | 15 |
| 3 | Kenny Lofton | 12 |
| 3 | Bip Roberts | 12 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 11 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Swift | 1.29 |
| 2 | Kevin Appier | 1.40 |
| 3 | Donovan Osborne | 1.45 |
| 4 | Bob Tewksbury | 1.60 |
| 5 | Bill Krueger | 1.62 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack McDowell | 6 |
| 1 | Bill Swift | 6 |
| 3 | Kevin Brown | 5 |
| 3 | Tom Glavine | 5 |
| 5 | 15 tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Cone | 58 |
| 2 | Roger Clemens | 51 |
| 3 | Juan Guzman | 47 |
| 4 | Sid Fernandez | 43 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 41 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dennis Eckersley | 12 |
| 2 | Bryan Harvey | 9 |
| 2 | Jeff Russell | 9 |
| 2 | Lee Smith | 9 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 8 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Felix Jose | .459 |
| 2 | Paul O'Neill | .422 |
| 3 | Darren Daulton | .421 |
| 4 | Andy Van Slyke | .415 |
| 5 | Otis Nixon | .400 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark McGwire | 6 |
| 2 | Matt Williams | 5 |
| 3 | Joe Carter | 4 |
| 3 | Chris Hoiles | 4 |
| 3 | 5 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Felix | 18 |
| 2 | Mark McGwire | 16 |
| 3 | George Bell | 13 |
| 3 | Willie Wilson | 13 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Cole | 8 |
| 1 | Marquis Grissom | 8 |
| 1 | Ray Lankford | 8 |
| 4 | Brady Anderson | 6 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bret Saberhagen | 0.53 |
| 2 | Tom Glavine | 0.72 |
| 3 | Rich Rodriguez | 0.75 |
| 4 | Frank Viola | 0.81 |
| 5 | Joe Hesketh | 0.83 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Glavine | 3 |
| 1 | Ben McDonald | 3 |
| 1 | Jack McDowell | 3 |
| 1 | Greg Swindell | 3 |
| 1 | Frank Viola | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Cone | 28 |
| 2 | Sid Fernandez | 27 |
| 3 | John Smoltz | 26 |
| 4 | Juan Guzman | 23 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 19 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dennis Eckersley | 7 |
| 2 | Jeff Russell | 6 |
| 3 | Rick Aguilera | 5 |
| 3 | Bryan Harvey | 5 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julio Franco | .357 |
| 2 | Shane Mack | .330 |
| 3 | Terry Pendleton | .323 |
| 4 | Danny Tartabull | .321 |
| 5 | Paul Molitor | .320 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cecil Fielder | 48 |
| 2 | Jose Canseco | 46 |
| 3 | Matt Williams | 38 |
| 4 | Joe Carter | 36 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 36 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cecil Fielder | 136 |
| 2 | Jose Canseco | 126 |
| 3 | Barry Bonds | 124 |
| 4 | Howard Johnson | 118 |
| 4 | Ruben Sierra | 118 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marquis Grissom | 83 |
| 2 | Otis Nixon | 66 |
| 3 | Rickey Henderson | 63 |
| 4 | Ray Lankford | 55 |
| 4 | Tim Raines | 55 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greg Harris | 2.39 |
| 2 | Tom Glavine | 2.50 |
| 3 | Dennis Martinez | 2.50 |
| 4 | Jim Abbott | 2.51 |
| 5 | Juan Guzman | 2.70 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Glavine | 21 |
| 2 | Bill Gullickson | 20 |
| 2 | Mark Langston | 20 |
| 4 | Jack Morris | 19 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 18 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Cone | 266 |
| 2 | Roger Clemens | 241 |
| 3 | Randy Johnson | 229 |
| 4 | Greg Maddux | 200 |
| 5 | Tom Glavine | 194 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bryan Harvey | 48 |
| 2 | Dennis Eckersley | 47 |
| 2 | Lee Smith | 47 |
| 4 | Rick Aguilera | 46 |
| 5 | Jeff Reardon | 38 |