On This Day
Friday, April 18, 2008
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 11 | 7 | .611 | -- |
| Orioles | 10 | 7 | .588 | 0.5 |
| Yankees | 9 | 9 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Blue Jays | 8 | 9 | .471 | 2.5 |
| Rays | 7 | 10 | .412 | 3.5 |
Games
AL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 10 | 6 | .625 | -- |
| Royals | 9 | 8 | .529 | 1.5 |
| Indians | 7 | 10 | .412 | 3.5 |
| Twins | 7 | 10 | .412 | 3.5 |
| Tigers | 6 | 11 | .353 | 4.5 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels | 11 | 7 | .611 | -- |
| Athletics | 10 | 8 | .556 | 1.0 |
| Mariners | 9 | 9 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Rangers | 7 | 10 | .412 | 3.5 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mets | 9 | 6 | .600 | -- |
| Marlins | 9 | 7 | .563 | 0.5 |
| Phillies | 8 | 9 | .471 | 2.0 |
| Braves | 7 | 9 | .438 | 2.5 |
| Nationals | 5 | 12 | .294 | 5.0 |
Games
NL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 12 | 5 | .706 | -- |
| Cubs | 10 | 6 | .625 | 1.5 |
| Brewers | 10 | 6 | .625 | 1.5 |
| Pirates | 7 | 9 | .438 | 4.5 |
| Reds | 7 | 10 | .412 | 5.0 |
| Astros | 6 | 11 | .353 | 6.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'backs | 12 | 4 | .750 | -- |
| Rockies | 8 | 8 | .500 | 4.0 |
| Padres | 8 | 9 | .471 | 4.5 |
| Dodgers | 7 | 9 | .438 | 5.0 |
| Giants | 6 | 11 | .353 | 6.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conor Jackson | 4 |
| 1 | David Wright | 4 |
| 3 | Clint Barmes | 3 |
| 3 | Emil Brown | 3 |
| 3 | 9 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chipper Jones | 2 |
| 1 | Richie Sexson | 2 |
| 3 | Garrett Atkins | 1 |
| 3 | Rod Barajas | 1 |
| 3 | 17 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Crosby | 5 |
| 1 | David Ortiz | 5 |
| 3 | Conor Jackson | 4 |
| 3 | Nick Johnson | 4 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 4 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hanley Ramirez | 2 |
| 2 | Jason Bay | 1 |
| 2 | Miguel Cabrera | 1 |
| 2 | Maicer Izturis | 1 |
| 2 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cliff Lee | 2.67 |
| 2 | Tim Redding | 2.50 |
| 2 | Johan Santana | 2.50 |
| 4 | Ben Sheets | 2.00 |
| 5 | Chad Gaudin | 1.60 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Cabrera | 1 |
| 1 | Chad Gaudin | 1 |
| 1 | Dan Haren | 1 |
| 1 | Rich Hill | 1 |
| 1 | 11 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Redding | 10 |
| 1 | Johan Santana | 10 |
| 3 | Chad Gaudin | 8 |
| 3 | Cliff Lee | 8 |
| 5 | Todd Wellemeyer | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Gagne | 1 |
| 1 | Jon Rauch | 1 |
| 1 | Francisco Rodriguez | 1 |
| 1 | Billy Wagner | 1 |
| 1 | Kerry Wood | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chipper Jones | .455 |
| 2 | Rafael Furcal | .403 |
| 3 | Luke Scott | .389 |
| 4 | Chone Figgins | .382 |
| 5 | Nate McLouth | .380 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pat Burrell | 6 |
| 1 | Bill Hall | 6 |
| 1 | Mike Jacobs | 6 |
| 1 | Chipper Jones | 6 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Crede | 18 |
| 1 | Chipper Jones | 18 |
| 1 | Manny Ramirez | 18 |
| 4 | Pat Burrell | 17 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 17 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Bourn | 9 |
| 1 | Carlos Gomez | 9 |
| 3 | Chone Figgins | 7 |
| 3 | Joey Gathright | 7 |
| 5 | Ian Kinsler | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cliff Lee | 0.40 |
| 2 | Zack Greinke | 0.75 |
| 3 | Ben Sheets | 0.96 |
| 4 | Jake Peavy | 1.20 |
| 5 | Justin Germano | 1.35 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daisuke Matsuzaka | 4 |
| 1 | Brandon Webb | 4 |
| 3 | Brian Bannister | 3 |
| 3 | Zack Greinke | 3 |
| 3 | 14 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daisuke Matsuzaka | 28 |
| 1 | Johan Santana | 28 |
| 3 | Jake Peavy | 27 |
| 3 | Javier Vazquez | 27 |
| 5 | Todd Wellemeyer | 26 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francisco Rodriguez | 7 |
| 2 | Jason Isringhausen | 6 |
| 2 | Bobby Jenks | 6 |
| 2 | George Sherrill | 6 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magglio Ordonez | .366 |
| 2 | Chipper Jones | .355 |
| 3 | Ichiro Suzuki | .345 |
| 4 | Albert Pujols | .345 |
| 5 | Chase Utley | .341 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prince Fielder | 50 |
| 1 | Ryan Howard | 50 |
| 1 | Carlos Pena | 50 |
| 4 | Alex Rodriguez | 49 |
| 5 | Adam Dunn | 38 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Rodriguez | 142 |
| 2 | Matt Holliday | 139 |
| 3 | Ryan Howard | 138 |
| 4 | Magglio Ordonez | 137 |
| 5 | Carlos Pena | 126 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Reyes | 72 |
| 2 | Juan Pierre | 62 |
| 3 | Carl Crawford | 52 |
| 4 | Hanley Ramirez | 51 |
| 4 | Brian Roberts | 51 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Peavy | 2.51 |
| 2 | Brandon Webb | 2.76 |
| 3 | Roberto Hernandez | 2.77 |
| 4 | Erik Bedard | 2.86 |
| 5 | John Smoltz | 2.90 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chien-Ming Wang | 22 |
| 2 | Roberto Hernandez | 21 |
| 2 | Brandon Webb | 21 |
| 4 | Jake Peavy | 20 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 19 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Peavy | 255 |
| 2 | Johan Santana | 238 |
| 3 | Javier Vazquez | 228 |
| 4 | Aaron Harang | 217 |
| 5 | Scott Kazmir | 215 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trevor Hoffman | 43 |
| 1 | Bobby Jenks | 43 |
| 1 | Francisco Rodriguez | 43 |
| 4 | Joe Borowski | 42 |
| 4 | Francisco Cordero | 42 |