On This Day
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 17 | 12 | .586 | -- |
| Orioles | 16 | 12 | .571 | 0.5 |
| Rays | 15 | 12 | .556 | 1.0 |
| Yankees | 14 | 15 | .483 | 3.0 |
| Blue Jays | 11 | 17 | .393 | 5.5 |
Games
AL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 14 | 13 | .519 | -- |
| Twins | 13 | 14 | .481 | 1.0 |
| Tigers | 13 | 15 | .464 | 1.5 |
| Indians | 13 | 15 | .464 | 1.5 |
| Royals | 12 | 15 | .444 | 2.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels | 18 | 11 | .621 | -- |
| Athletics | 17 | 12 | .586 | 1.0 |
| Mariners | 13 | 15 | .464 | 4.5 |
| Rangers | 10 | 18 | .357 | 7.5 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlins | 15 | 12 | .556 | -- |
| Mets | 14 | 12 | .538 | 0.5 |
| Phillies | 15 | 13 | .536 | 0.5 |
| Braves | 12 | 15 | .444 | 3.0 |
| Nationals | 11 | 17 | .393 | 4.5 |
Games
NL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 17 | 10 | .630 | -- |
| Cardinals | 18 | 11 | .621 | 0.0 |
| Brewers | 15 | 12 | .556 | 2.0 |
| Astros | 13 | 16 | .448 | 5.0 |
| Reds | 12 | 17 | .414 | 6.0 |
| Pirates | 11 | 16 | .407 | 6.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'backs | 20 | 8 | .714 | -- |
| Dodgers | 14 | 13 | .519 | 5.5 |
| Giants | 13 | 16 | .448 | 7.5 |
| Padres | 11 | 17 | .393 | 9.0 |
| Rockies | 11 | 17 | .393 | 9.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rafael Furcal | 5 |
| 2 | Tadahito Iguchi | 4 |
| 3 | Brian Anderson | 3 |
| 3 | Rick Ankiel | 3 |
| 3 | 10 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Placido Polanco | 2 |
| 1 | Geovany Soto | 2 |
| 3 | Wladimir Balentien | 1 |
| 3 | Brandon Boggs | 1 |
| 3 | 22 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geovany Soto | 6 |
| 2 | Blake DeWitt | 4 |
| 2 | Josh Hamilton | 4 |
| 4 | Wladimir Balentien | 3 |
| 4 | 11 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willy Taveras | 3 |
| 2 | Matt Kemp | 2 |
| 3 | Yunel Escobar | 1 |
| 3 | Chone Figgins | 1 |
| 3 | 11 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jair Jurrjens | 1.50 |
| 2 | Chad Billingsley | 1.14 |
| 3 | Daisuke Matsuzaka | 1.00 |
| 3 | Dustin McGowan | 1.00 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 0.88 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chad Billingsley | 1 |
| 1 | Nick Blackburn | 1 |
| 1 | Jeremy Bonderman | 1 |
| 1 | Ryan Dempster | 1 |
| 1 | 11 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chad Billingsley | 8 |
| 2 | Shawn Chacon | 7 |
| 2 | Jarrod Washburn | 7 |
| 4 | Chris Young | 6 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trevor Hoffman | 1 |
| 1 | Jason Isringhausen | 1 |
| 1 | Brandon Lyon | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Nathan | 1 |
| 1 | Brian Wilson | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chipper Jones | .410 |
| 2 | Rafael Furcal | .381 |
| 3 | Victor Martinez | .366 |
| 4 | Albert Pujols | .365 |
| 5 | Derrek Lee | .364 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chase Utley | 11 |
| 2 | Lance Berkman | 8 |
| 2 | Pat Burrell | 8 |
| 2 | Chipper Jones | 8 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josh Hamilton | 32 |
| 2 | Xavier Nady | 26 |
| 3 | Lance Berkman | 25 |
| 3 | Emil Brown | 25 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 25 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Bourn | 13 |
| 2 | Carlos Gomez | 11 |
| 2 | Willy Taveras | 11 |
| 4 | Brian Roberts | 10 |
| 5 | Hanley Ramirez | 9 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cliff Lee | 0.96 |
| 2 | Edinson Volquez | 1.23 |
| 3 | Zack Greinke | 1.25 |
| 4 | Ben Sheets | 1.64 |
| 5 | Tim Lincecum | 1.73 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon Webb | 6 |
| 2 | Cliff Lee | 5 |
| 2 | Ervin Santana | 5 |
| 2 | Joe Saunders | 5 |
| 2 | Chien-Ming Wang | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aaron Harang | 41 |
| 1 | Felix Hernandez | 41 |
| 3 | Chad Billingsley | 40 |
| 3 | Tim Lincecum | 40 |
| 3 | Jonathan Sanchez | 40 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francisco Rodriguez | 11 |
| 2 | George Sherrill | 10 |
| 3 | Jason Isringhausen | 9 |
| 3 | Brandon Lyon | 9 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 9 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russell Martin | .425 |
| 2 | Josh Willingham | .419 |
| 3 | Ronny Cedeno | .412 |
| 4 | Chipper Jones | .404 |
| 4 | Manny Ramirez | .404 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chase Utley | 8 |
| 2 | Chipper Jones | 6 |
| 3 | Garrett Atkins | 5 |
| 3 | Edwin Encarnacion | 5 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josh Hamilton | 19 |
| 2 | David Ortiz | 18 |
| 3 | Garrett Atkins | 16 |
| 3 | Emil Brown | 16 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 15 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hanley Ramirez | 7 |
| 1 | Willy Taveras | 7 |
| 3 | Michael Bourn | 6 |
| 3 | Jacoby Ellsbury | 6 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Burres | 0.00 |
| 2 | John Lannan | 0.45 |
| 3 | Yovani Gallardo | 0.64 |
| 4 | Chad Gaudin | 0.90 |
| 5 | Cliff Lee | 1.17 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aaron Cook | 3 |
| 1 | Chad Gaudin | 3 |
| 1 | Cliff Lee | 3 |
| 1 | Brad Penny | 3 |
| 1 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chad Billingsley | 29 |
| 2 | Felix Hernandez | 25 |
| 2 | John Smoltz | 25 |
| 4 | Edinson Volquez | 24 |
| 5 | Jake Peavy | 22 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon Lyon | 7 |
| 2 | Francisco Rodriguez | 6 |
| 3 | Eric Gagne | 5 |
| 3 | Joe Nathan | 5 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chipper Jones | .357 |
| 2 | Magglio Ordonez | .355 |
| 3 | Albert Pujols | .346 |
| 4 | Chase Utley | .344 |
| 5 | Ichiro Suzuki | .340 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Howard | 49 |
| 2 | Prince Fielder | 48 |
| 2 | Carlos Pena | 48 |
| 4 | Alex Rodriguez | 44 |
| 5 | Lance Berkman | 40 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Howard | 135 |
| 2 | Alex Rodriguez | 133 |
| 3 | Matt Holliday | 132 |
| 3 | Magglio Ordonez | 132 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 124 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Reyes | 67 |
| 2 | Juan Pierre | 58 |
| 3 | Hanley Ramirez | 54 |
| 4 | Brian Roberts | 52 |
| 5 | Carl Crawford | 51 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erik Bedard | 2.44 |
| 2 | Jake Peavy | 2.54 |
| 3 | John Smoltz | 2.78 |
| 4 | Brandon Webb | 2.79 |
| 5 | Roberto Hernandez | 2.90 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chien-Ming Wang | 24 |
| 2 | Brandon Webb | 22 |
| 3 | Roberto Hernandez | 20 |
| 3 | Carlos Zambrano | 20 |
| 5 | Jake Peavy | 19 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Peavy | 232 |
| 2 | Johan Santana | 229 |
| 2 | Javier Vazquez | 229 |
| 4 | Aaron Harang | 223 |
| 5 | Scott Kazmir | 209 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trevor Hoffman | 42 |
| 1 | Francisco Rodriguez | 42 |
| 1 | Jose Valverde | 42 |
| 4 | Joe Nathan | 39 |
| 4 | J. J. Putz | 39 |