On This Day
Wednesday, April 29, 1998
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 16 | 6 | .727 | -- |
| Red Sox | 18 | 7 | .720 | -0.5 |
| Orioles | 13 | 13 | .500 | 5.0 |
| Devil Rays | 11 | 14 | .440 | 6.5 |
| Blue Jays | 10 | 15 | .400 | 7.5 |
Games
AL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indians | 14 | 11 | .560 | -- |
| Twins | 11 | 15 | .423 | 3.5 |
| Royals | 11 | 15 | .423 | 3.5 |
| White Sox | 10 | 14 | .417 | 3.5 |
| Tigers | 5 | 18 | .217 | 8.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | 18 | 7 | .720 | -- |
| Angels | 14 | 11 | .560 | 4.0 |
| Mariners | 12 | 14 | .462 | 6.5 |
| Athletics | 11 | 14 | .440 | 7.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 17 | 9 | .654 | -- |
| Mets | 13 | 11 | .542 | 3.0 |
| Phillies | 12 | 13 | .480 | 4.5 |
| Marlins | 9 | 17 | .346 | 8.0 |
| Expos | 7 | 18 | .280 | 9.5 |
Games
NL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers | 16 | 9 | .640 | -- |
| Astros | 17 | 10 | .630 | 0.0 |
| Cardinals | 16 | 10 | .615 | 0.5 |
| Cubs | 13 | 13 | .500 | 3.5 |
| Reds | 12 | 14 | .462 | 4.5 |
| Pirates | 11 | 15 | .423 | 5.5 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padres | 18 | 7 | .720 | -- |
| Giants | 14 | 12 | .538 | 4.5 |
| Dodgers | 13 | 12 | .520 | 5.0 |
| Rockies | 11 | 16 | .407 | 8.0 |
| D'backs | 7 | 20 | .259 | 12.0 |
Games
No GamesDaily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Grieve | 5 |
| 2 | Garret Anderson | 3 |
| 2 | Derek Bell | 3 |
| 2 | Joey Cora | 3 |
| 2 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Belle | 2 |
| 1 | Wil Cordero | 2 |
| 1 | John Valentin | 2 |
| 4 | Moises Alou | 1 |
| 4 | 18 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wil Cordero | 5 |
| 2 | Albert Belle | 4 |
| 3 | Chad Curtis | 3 |
| 3 | Jeff King | 3 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rich Butler | 1 |
| 1 | Mike Cameron | 1 |
| 1 | Jose Canseco | 1 |
| 1 | Ray Durham | 1 |
| 1 | 12 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Harnisch | 2.67 |
| 2 | David Cone | 1.83 |
| 3 | Bob Tewksbury | 1.80 |
| 4 | John Burkett | 1.00 |
| 4 | Greg Keagle | 1.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Burkett | 1 |
| 1 | Mike Busby | 1 |
| 1 | David Cone | 1 |
| 1 | Pete Harnisch | 1 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Cone | 11 |
| 2 | Bob Tewksbury | 9 |
| 3 | Pete Harnisch | 8 |
| 4 | Jaret Wright | 6 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rick Aguilera | 1 |
| 1 | Tom Gordon | 1 |
| 1 | Mariano Rivera | 1 |
| 1 | John Wetteland | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walt Weiss | .455 |
| 2 | Ivan Rodriguez | .442 |
| 3 | Hal Morris | .429 |
| 4 | Dante Bichette | .420 |
| 5 | Derek Bell | .413 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vinny Castilla | 11 |
| 2 | Mark McGwire | 10 |
| 3 | Andres Galarraga | 9 |
| 3 | Ken Griffey | 9 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 9 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Gonzalez | 36 |
| 2 | Mark McGwire | 34 |
| 3 | Vinny Castilla | 33 |
| 4 | Chipper Jones | 29 |
| 4 | David Justice | 29 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craig Biggio | 13 |
| 2 | Tom Goodwin | 12 |
| 3 | Brian Hunter | 11 |
| 4 | Ray Durham | 9 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 9 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Glavine | 1.06 |
| 2 | Al Leiter | 1.15 |
| 3 | Chuck Finley | 1.54 |
| 4 | Cal Eldred | 1.67 |
| 5 | Curt Schilling | 1.88 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rick Helling | 5 |
| 1 | Aaron Sele | 5 |
| 3 | Andy Ashby | 4 |
| 3 | Chuck Finley | 4 |
| 3 | 9 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curt Schilling | 65 |
| 2 | Pedro Martinez | 57 |
| 3 | Randy Johnson | 48 |
| 4 | Chuck Finley | 44 |
| 5 | Hideo Nomo | 39 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Gordon | 9 |
| 1 | Michael Jackson | 9 |
| 3 | Rod Beck | 8 |
| 3 | Doug Jones | 8 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 7 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delino DeShields | .488 |
| 2 | Hal Morris | .469 |
| 2 | Walt Weiss | .469 |
| 4 | Derek Bell | .453 |
| 5 | Ivan Rodriguez | .451 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vinny Castilla | 6 |
| 2 | Shane Andrews | 5 |
| 2 | Albert Belle | 5 |
| 2 | Javy Lopez | 5 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Palmer | 21 |
| 2 | Juan Gonzalez | 20 |
| 3 | Moises Alou | 18 |
| 4 | Vinny Castilla | 17 |
| 4 | Tino Martinez | 17 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craig Biggio | 9 |
| 2 | Ray Durham | 7 |
| 3 | Darin Erstad | 5 |
| 3 | Rickey Henderson | 5 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Leiter | 0.00 |
| 2 | Brian Meadows | 0.41 |
| 3 | Brad Radke | 0.67 |
| 3 | Kirk Rueter | 0.67 |
| 5 | Bret Saberhagen | 0.75 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Cone | 3 |
| 1 | Rick Helling | 3 |
| 1 | Brian Meadows | 3 |
| 1 | Andy Pettitte | 3 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curt Schilling | 31 |
| 2 | Pedro Martinez | 25 |
| 3 | Chuck Finley | 23 |
| 4 | Roger Clemens | 21 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 20 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Gordon | 6 |
| 2 | Bobby Ayala | 5 |
| 2 | Troy Percival | 5 |
| 4 | Jeff Brantley | 4 |
| 4 | 6 others tied | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gwynn | .367 |
| 2 | Mike Piazza | .359 |
| 3 | Larry Walker | .353 |
| 4 | Frank Thomas | .343 |
| 5 | Wally Joyner | .331 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark McGwire | 59 |
| 2 | Ken Griffey | 52 |
| 3 | Juan Gonzalez | 49 |
| 4 | Andres Galarraga | 46 |
| 5 | Mike Piazza | 45 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Gonzalez | 167 |
| 2 | Andres Galarraga | 145 |
| 3 | Ken Griffey | 142 |
| 4 | Mike Piazza | 140 |
| 5 | Tino Martinez | 137 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Hunter | 74 |
| 2 | Tony Womack | 60 |
| 3 | Chuck Knoblauch | 59 |
| 4 | Craig Biggio | 58 |
| 5 | Delino DeShields | 56 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedro Martinez | 2.08 |
| 2 | Roger Clemens | 2.19 |
| 3 | Greg Maddux | 2.38 |
| 4 | Curt Schilling | 2.63 |
| 5 | Kevin Brown | 2.73 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brad Radke | 22 |
| 2 | Roger Clemens | 20 |
| 2 | Darryl Kile | 20 |
| 4 | Denny Neagle | 19 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 18 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curt Schilling | 344 |
| 2 | Pedro Martinez | 339 |
| 3 | Randy Johnson | 300 |
| 4 | Roger Clemens | 294 |
| 5 | Hideo Nomo | 238 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Shaw | 46 |
| 2 | Randy Myers | 41 |
| 3 | Trevor Hoffman | 40 |
| 3 | Doug Jones | 40 |
| 5 | Mariano Rivera | 39 |