On This Day
Tuesday, April 16, 1996
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 10 | 2 | .833 | -- |
| Yankees | 6 | 5 | .545 | 3.5 |
| Tigers | 8 | 7 | .533 | 3.5 |
| Blue Jays | 6 | 7 | .462 | 4.5 |
| Red Sox | 2 | 11 | .154 | 8.5 |
Games
AL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indians | 7 | 5 | .583 | -- |
| Brewers | 5 | 6 | .455 | 1.5 |
| Twins | 5 | 7 | .417 | 2.0 |
| White Sox | 5 | 8 | .385 | 2.5 |
| Royals | 5 | 8 | .385 | 2.5 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mariners | 10 | 4 | .714 | -- |
| Rangers | 9 | 4 | .692 | 0.5 |
| Athletics | 6 | 7 | .462 | 3.5 |
| Angels | 5 | 8 | .385 | 4.5 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expos | 8 | 5 | .615 | -- |
| Braves | 7 | 7 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Phillies | 5 | 7 | .417 | 2.5 |
| Mets | 4 | 8 | .333 | 3.5 |
| Marlins | 4 | 10 | .286 | 4.5 |
Games
NL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 8 | 6 | .571 | -- |
| Reds | 8 | 6 | .571 | 0.0 |
| Pirates | 7 | 6 | .538 | 0.5 |
| Cubs | 7 | 6 | .538 | 0.5 |
| Astros | 6 | 8 | .429 | 2.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padres | 9 | 5 | .643 | -- |
| Giants | 8 | 5 | .615 | 0.5 |
| Dodgers | 7 | 8 | .467 | 2.5 |
| Rockies | 6 | 7 | .462 | 2.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Ashby | 4 |
| 1 | Tom Goodwin | 4 |
| 1 | Jeff King | 4 |
| 4 | Jeff Bagwell | 3 |
| 4 | 17 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cecil Fielder | 3 |
| 2 | Vinny Castilla | 2 |
| 2 | John Flaherty | 2 |
| 4 | Mike Aldrete | 1 |
| 4 | 32 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cecil Fielder | 5 |
| 1 | Orlando Merced | 5 |
| 1 | Dan Wilson | 5 |
| 4 | Shane Andrews | 4 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royce Clayton | 2 |
| 1 | Tom Goodwin | 2 |
| 1 | Mike Lansing | 2 |
| 4 | Roberto Alomar | 1 |
| 4 | 23 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Johnson | 1.80 |
| 2 | Orel Hershiser | 1.17 |
| 3 | David Wells | 1.00 |
| 4 | Tom Candiotti | 0.71 |
| 5 | Osvaldo Fernandez | 0.67 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Ashby | 1 |
| 1 | Steve Avery | 1 |
| 1 | Tim Belcher | 1 |
| 1 | Mark Dewey | 1 |
| 1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Johnson | 9 |
| 2 | Osvaldo Fernandez | 8 |
| 3 | Orel Hershiser | 7 |
| 3 | David Wells | 7 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rod Beck | 1 |
| 1 | Mike Henneman | 1 |
| 1 | Todd Jones | 1 |
| 1 | Richie Lewis | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gwynn | .472 |
| 2 | Wally Joyner | .468 |
| 3 | Mike Lansing | .440 |
| 4 | Rick Wilkins | .424 |
| 5 | Ed Taubensee | .421 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cecil Fielder | 9 |
| 2 | Ryan Klesko | 7 |
| 3 | Jeff Bagwell | 5 |
| 3 | Albert Belle | 5 |
| 3 | 7 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cecil Fielder | 19 |
| 2 | Moises Alou | 15 |
| 2 | Dante Bichette | 15 |
| 2 | Ken Caminiti | 15 |
| 2 | Dan Wilson | 15 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenny Lofton | 12 |
| 2 | Tom Goodwin | 10 |
| 3 | Delino DeShields | 7 |
| 4 | Royce Clayton | 6 |
| 4 | Brian McRae | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Wagner | 0.00 |
| 2 | David Cone | 0.43 |
| 3 | Charles Nagy | 1.29 |
| 4 | David Wells | 1.50 |
| 4 | Ben McDonald | 1.50 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joey Hamilton | 3 |
| 1 | Sterling Hitchcock | 3 |
| 1 | Randy Johnson | 3 |
| 1 | Greg Keagle | 3 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Johnson | 41 |
| 2 | John Smoltz | 29 |
| 3 | Hideo Nomo | 25 |
| 4 | Kevin Appier | 24 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 24 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Brantley | 5 |
| 2 | Ricky Bottalico | 4 |
| 2 | Randy Myers | 4 |
| 4 | Rod Beck | 3 |
| 4 | 11 others tied | 3 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gwynn | .378 |
| 2 | Mike Piazza | .350 |
| 3 | Edgar Martinez | .349 |
| 4 | Dante Bichette | .339 |
| 5 | Derek Bell | .333 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Belle | 55 |
| 2 | Frank Thomas | 45 |
| 3 | Jay Buhner | 42 |
| 3 | Rafael Palmeiro | 42 |
| 5 | Dante Bichette | 41 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dante Bichette | 143 |
| 2 | Albert Belle | 136 |
| 3 | Mo Vaughn | 131 |
| 4 | Jay Buhner | 130 |
| 5 | Sammy Sosa | 125 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenny Lofton | 66 |
| 2 | Tom Goodwin | 60 |
| 3 | Quilvio Veras | 57 |
| 4 | Otis Nixon | 54 |
| 5 | Barry Larkin | 53 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greg Maddux | 1.71 |
| 2 | Randy Johnson | 2.48 |
| 3 | Hideo Nomo | 2.49 |
| 4 | Andy Ashby | 3.04 |
| 5 | David Wells | 3.05 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Mussina | 22 |
| 2 | Randy Johnson | 21 |
| 2 | Pete Schourek | 21 |
| 4 | David Cone | 20 |
| 4 | Greg Maddux | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Johnson | 335 |
| 2 | Hideo Nomo | 261 |
| 3 | John Smoltz | 222 |
| 4 | Todd Stottlemyre | 218 |
| 5 | David Cone | 211 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Mesa | 49 |
| 2 | Randy Myers | 42 |
| 3 | Lee Smith | 37 |
| 4 | Rod Beck | 36 |
| 4 | Tom Henke | 36 |