On This Day
Friday, September 12, 2008
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rays | 87 | 57 | .604 | -- |
| Red Sox | 86 | 60 | .589 | 2.0 |
| Blue Jays | 79 | 68 | .537 | 9.5 |
| Yankees | 77 | 69 | .527 | 11.0 |
| Orioles | 65 | 80 | .448 | 22.5 |
Games
AL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 81 | 65 | .555 | -- |
| Twins | 80 | 66 | .548 | 1.0 |
| Indians | 72 | 74 | .493 | 9.0 |
| Tigers | 70 | 76 | .479 | 11.0 |
| Royals | 62 | 84 | .425 | 19.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels | 90 | 57 | .612 | -- |
| Rangers | 73 | 75 | .493 | 17.5 |
| Athletics | 67 | 80 | .456 | 23.0 |
| Mariners | 57 | 89 | .390 | 32.5 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mets | 82 | 63 | .566 | -- |
| Phillies | 80 | 67 | .544 | 3.0 |
| Marlins | 75 | 72 | .510 | 8.0 |
| Braves | 65 | 82 | .442 | 18.0 |
| Nationals | 56 | 91 | .381 | 27.0 |
Games
NL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 88 | 58 | .603 | -- |
| Brewers | 83 | 64 | .565 | 5.5 |
| Astros | 80 | 67 | .544 | 8.5 |
| Cardinals | 78 | 69 | .531 | 10.5 |
| Reds | 66 | 81 | .449 | 22.5 |
| Pirates | 61 | 86 | .415 | 27.5 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 76 | 71 | .517 | -- |
| D'backs | 72 | 74 | .493 | 3.5 |
| Rockies | 67 | 81 | .453 | 9.5 |
| Giants | 66 | 81 | .449 | 10.0 |
| Padres | 57 | 91 | .385 | 19.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shin-Soo Choo | 3 |
| 1 | Luis Cruz | 3 |
| 1 | Travis Ishikawa | 3 |
| 1 | Nate McLouth | 3 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Guillen | 2 |
| 2 | Hank Blalock | 1 |
| 2 | Asdrubal Cabrera | 1 |
| 2 | Jorge Cantu | 1 |
| 2 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nate McLouth | 5 |
| 2 | Mike Napoli | 4 |
| 3 | Kevin Cash | 3 |
| 3 | Shin-Soo Choo | 3 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hanley Ramirez | 2 |
| 2 | Chip Ambres | 1 |
| 2 | Miguel Cairo | 1 |
| 2 | Willie Harris | 1 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shairon Martis | 1.80 |
| 2 | Tim Wakefield | 1.33 |
| 3 | Aaron Harang | 0.80 |
| 4 | David Purcey | 0.75 |
| 4 | Jonathan Sanchez | 0.75 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Arredondo | 1 |
| 1 | Chad Billingsley | 1 |
| 1 | Matt Harrison | 1 |
| 1 | Cliff Lee | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shairon Martis | 9 |
| 2 | Gil Meche | 7 |
| 3 | David Purcey | 6 |
| 3 | Jonathan Sanchez | 6 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Lindstrom | 1 |
| 1 | Chad Qualls | 1 |
| 1 | Brian Wilson | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chipper Jones | .362 |
| 2 | Albert Pujols | .361 |
| 3 | Matt Holliday | .330 |
| 4 | Lance Berkman | .328 |
| 5 | Dustin Pedroia | .327 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Howard | 43 |
| 2 | Adam Dunn | 36 |
| 2 | Carlos Quentin | 36 |
| 4 | Carlos Delgado | 35 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 34 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Howard | 129 |
| 2 | Josh Hamilton | 124 |
| 3 | Justin Morneau | 120 |
| 4 | Miguel Cabrera | 116 |
| 5 | Mark Teixeira | 111 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willy Taveras | 67 |
| 2 | Jose Reyes | 49 |
| 3 | Jacoby Ellsbury | 45 |
| 4 | Jimmy Rollins | 42 |
| 4 | B. J. Upton | 42 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cliff Lee | 2.36 |
| 2 | Tim Lincecum | 2.54 |
| 3 | Johan Santana | 2.70 |
| 4 | Roy Halladay | 2.77 |
| 5 | Jake Peavy | 2.77 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cliff Lee | 22 |
| 2 | Brandon Webb | 20 |
| 3 | Roy Halladay | 18 |
| 4 | A. J. Burnett | 17 |
| 4 | Mike Mussina | 17 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Lincecum | 225 |
| 1 | CC Sabathia | 225 |
| 3 | A. J. Burnett | 208 |
| 4 | Ervin Santana | 197 |
| 5 | Roy Halladay | 193 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francisco Rodriguez | 57 |
| 2 | Jose Valverde | 42 |
| 3 | Brian Wilson | 38 |
| 4 | Brad Lidge | 36 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 36 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coco Crisp | .514 |
| 2 | Shin-Soo Choo | .500 |
| 2 | Andre Ethier | .500 |
| 4 | Adrian Beltre | .467 |
| 5 | Asdrubal Cabrera | .457 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Howard | 7 |
| 1 | Manny Ramirez | 7 |
| 3 | Mike Jacobs | 6 |
| 4 | Miguel Cabrera | 5 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manny Ramirez | 18 |
| 2 | Ryan Howard | 17 |
| 2 | Raul Ibanez | 17 |
| 2 | Justin Morneau | 17 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 16 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nate McLouth | 6 |
| 1 | Jose Reyes | 6 |
| 1 | Jimmy Rollins | 6 |
| 1 | Willy Taveras | 6 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Oswalt | 0.00 |
| 1 | James Parr | 0.00 |
| 3 | Derek Lowe | 0.47 |
| 4 | Jon Lester | 0.71 |
| 5 | Scott Kazmir | 1.04 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Smith | 4 |
| 2 | Chad Billingsley | 3 |
| 2 | Cliff Lee | 3 |
| 2 | Derek Lowe | 3 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edinson Volquez | 29 |
| 2 | CC Sabathia | 28 |
| 3 | Brett Myers | 27 |
| 4 | A. J. Burnett | 23 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 23 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Valverde | 7 |
| 2 | Francisco Rodriguez | 6 |
| 3 | Luis Ayala | 5 |
| 3 | Brad Lidge | 5 |
| 3 | B. J. Ryan | 5 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coco Crisp | .438 |
| 2 | Ronnie Belliard | .427 |
| 3 | Raul Ibanez | .423 |
| 4 | Albert Pujols | .423 |
| 5 | Randy Winn | .409 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Howard | 11 |
| 2 | Carlos Delgado | 10 |
| 2 | Manny Ramirez | 10 |
| 4 | Miguel Cabrera | 9 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 9 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Delgado | 29 |
| 1 | Ryan Howard | 29 |
| 3 | Justin Morneau | 28 |
| 3 | Aramis Ramirez | 28 |
| 5 | Manny Ramirez | 27 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willy Taveras | 16 |
| 2 | Jimmy Rollins | 12 |
| 3 | Matt Holliday | 10 |
| 3 | Grady Sizemore | 10 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 9 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Oswalt | 0.73 |
| 2 | Derek Lowe | 1.11 |
| 3 | Rich Harden | 1.20 |
| 4 | Jesse Litsch | 1.26 |
| 5 | Francisco Liriano | 1.35 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cliff Lee | 6 |
| 2 | Roy Halladay | 5 |
| 2 | Roy Oswalt | 5 |
| 4 | Jose Arredondo | 4 |
| 4 | 14 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brett Myers | 52 |
| 2 | CC Sabathia | 50 |
| 3 | Ervin Santana | 47 |
| 4 | Ricky Nolasco | 46 |
| 5 | Gil Meche | 44 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Valverde | 13 |
| 2 | Francisco Rodriguez | 11 |
| 3 | Brad Lidge | 8 |
| 4 | Luis Ayala | 7 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 7 |