On This Day
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jays | 15 | 7 | .682 | -- |
| Red Sox | 13 | 7 | .650 | 1.0 |
| Yankees | 10 | 10 | .500 | 4.0 |
| Orioles | 9 | 12 | .429 | 5.5 |
| Rays | 8 | 13 | .381 | 6.5 |
Games
AL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 11 | 9 | .550 | -- |
| White Sox | 10 | 10 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Royals | 10 | 10 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Twins | 10 | 11 | .476 | 1.5 |
| Indians | 8 | 13 | .381 | 3.5 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mariners | 13 | 8 | .619 | -- |
| Rangers | 10 | 10 | .500 | 2.5 |
| Angels | 8 | 11 | .421 | 4.0 |
| Athletics | 7 | 11 | .389 | 4.5 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlins | 12 | 8 | .600 | -- |
| Phillies | 11 | 8 | .579 | 0.5 |
| Braves | 10 | 10 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Mets | 9 | 11 | .450 | 3.0 |
| Nationals | 4 | 15 | .211 | 7.5 |
Games
NL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 14 | 7 | .667 | -- |
| Pirates | 11 | 9 | .550 | 2.5 |
| Cubs | 10 | 9 | .526 | 3.0 |
| Reds | 10 | 10 | .500 | 3.5 |
| Brewers | 10 | 10 | .500 | 3.5 |
| Astros | 9 | 12 | .429 | 5.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 14 | 7 | .667 | -- |
| Padres | 11 | 9 | .550 | 2.5 |
| Giants | 9 | 10 | .474 | 4.0 |
| D'backs | 8 | 12 | .400 | 5.5 |
| Rockies | 7 | 12 | .368 | 6.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russell Branyan | 5 |
| 2 | Yuniesky Betancourt | 4 |
| 2 | Mark DeRosa | 4 |
| 4 | Orlando Cabrera | 3 |
| 4 | 11 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jorge Cantu | 2 |
| 1 | Chase Utley | 2 |
| 3 | Yuniesky Betancourt | 1 |
| 3 | Mark DeRosa | 1 |
| 3 | 21 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yuniesky Betancourt | 5 |
| 1 | Jorge Cantu | 5 |
| 3 | Jose Molina | 4 |
| 3 | Alfonso Soriano | 4 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Bourn | 2 |
| 1 | Chone Figgins | 2 |
| 1 | Kazuo Matsui | 2 |
| 1 | B. J. Upton | 2 |
| 5 | 19 tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Felix Hernandez | 1.80 |
| 2 | Jo-Jo Reyes | 1.75 |
| 3 | Phil Hughes | 1.50 |
| 4 | Chris Jakubauskas | 1.33 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 1.20 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burke Badenhop | 1 |
| 1 | Jonathan Broxton | 1 |
| 1 | Bartolo Colon | 1 |
| 1 | Chad Durbin | 1 |
| 1 | 12 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Felix Hernandez | 9 |
| 2 | Chad Billingsley | 8 |
| 3 | Jo-Jo Reyes | 7 |
| 4 | Bartolo Colon | 6 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heath Bell | 1 |
| 1 | Frank Francisco | 1 |
| 1 | Brian Fuentes | 1 |
| 1 | Mike Gonzalez | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Youkilis | .405 |
| 2 | Carlos Beltran | .395 |
| 3 | Victor Martinez | .388 |
| 4 | Nick Markakis | .383 |
| 5 | Robinson Cano | .381 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Pena | 9 |
| 2 | Adrian Gonzalez | 7 |
| 2 | Torii Hunter | 7 |
| 2 | Raul Ibanez | 7 |
| 2 | 6 others tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Pujols | 25 |
| 2 | Carlos Pena | 24 |
| 3 | Mike Lowell | 22 |
| 4 | Andre Ethier | 21 |
| 4 | Nick Markakis | 21 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacoby Ellsbury | 10 |
| 2 | Chone Figgins | 9 |
| 2 | Dexter Fowler | 9 |
| 4 | Bobby Abreu | 8 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 7 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zack Greinke | 0.00 |
| 2 | Johan Santana | 0.70 |
| 3 | Dan Haren | 1.54 |
| 4 | Wandy Rodriguez | 1.69 |
| 5 | Ricky Romero | 1.71 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chad Billingsley | 4 |
| 1 | Zack Greinke | 4 |
| 1 | Roy Halladay | 4 |
| 1 | Felix Hernandez | 4 |
| 1 | Joel Pineiro | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johan Santana | 37 |
| 2 | Zack Greinke | 36 |
| 2 | Dan Haren | 36 |
| 2 | Felix Hernandez | 36 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 35 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heath Bell | 8 |
| 2 | Jonathan Broxton | 6 |
| 2 | Francisco Cordero | 6 |
| 2 | Frank Francisco | 6 |
| 2 | Ryan Franklin | 6 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Braun | .438 |
| 2 | Carlos Beltran | .426 |
| 3 | Yadier Molina | .409 |
| 4 | Russell Branyan | .406 |
| 5 | Raul Ibanez | .404 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Torii Hunter | 6 |
| 1 | Carlos Pena | 6 |
| 1 | Chase Utley | 6 |
| 4 | Ryan Braun | 5 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Lowell | 18 |
| 2 | Carlos Lee | 16 |
| 3 | Carlos Pena | 15 |
| 3 | Albert Pujols | 15 |
| 3 | Chase Utley | 15 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dexter Fowler | 8 |
| 2 | Jacoby Ellsbury | 7 |
| 3 | Bobby Abreu | 6 |
| 3 | Josh Anderson | 6 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zack Greinke | 0.00 |
| 1 | Jonathan Sanchez | 0.00 |
| 3 | Tim Lincecum | 0.56 |
| 4 | Brian Bannister | 0.69 |
| 4 | Johan Santana | 0.69 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Felix Hernandez | 3 |
| 1 | Joel Pineiro | 3 |
| 1 | Scott Richmond | 3 |
| 4 | Bronson Arroyo | 2 |
| 4 | 36 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Javier Vazquez | 29 |
| 2 | Rich Harden | 25 |
| 2 | Dan Haren | 25 |
| 2 | Tim Lincecum | 25 |
| 5 | Roy Halladay | 23 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Francisco | 5 |
| 1 | Ryan Franklin | 5 |
| 3 | Heath Bell | 4 |
| 3 | Francisco Cordero | 4 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Pujols | .348 |
| 2 | Chipper Jones | .345 |
| 3 | Manny Ramirez | .333 |
| 4 | Joe Mauer | .333 |
| 5 | Cristian Guzman | .331 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Howard | 47 |
| 2 | Adam Dunn | 43 |
| 3 | Ryan Braun | 39 |
| 3 | Adrian Gonzalez | 39 |
| 3 | Albert Pujols | 39 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Howard | 150 |
| 2 | Justin Morneau | 125 |
| 3 | Miguel Cabrera | 122 |
| 4 | Albert Pujols | 121 |
| 5 | Carlos Delgado | 119 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willy Taveras | 64 |
| 2 | Jose Reyes | 55 |
| 3 | Jacoby Ellsbury | 52 |
| 4 | Jimmy Rollins | 46 |
| 5 | B. J. Upton | 45 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johan Santana | 2.24 |
| 2 | CC Sabathia | 2.31 |
| 3 | Rich Harden | 2.39 |
| 4 | Chad Billingsley | 2.65 |
| 5 | Roy Halladay | 2.76 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Halladay | 22 |
| 2 | Chad Billingsley | 20 |
| 3 | Cliff Lee | 19 |
| 4 | Bronson Arroyo | 18 |
| 4 | 4 others tied | 18 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Lincecum | 264 |
| 2 | CC Sabathia | 237 |
| 3 | A. J. Burnett | 232 |
| 4 | Dan Haren | 218 |
| 5 | Roy Halladay | 213 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francisco Rodriguez | 56 |
| 2 | Jose Valverde | 42 |
| 3 | Joakim Soria | 41 |
| 4 | Brad Lidge | 39 |
| 5 | Jonathan Papelbon | 38 |