On This Day
Friday, May 1, 2009
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jays | 16 | 9 | .640 | -- |
| Red Sox | 14 | 9 | .609 | 1.0 |
| Yankees | 13 | 10 | .565 | 2.0 |
| Rays | 10 | 14 | .417 | 5.5 |
| Orioles | 9 | 14 | .391 | 6.0 |
Games
AL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 12 | 10 | .545 | -- |
| Twins | 12 | 11 | .522 | 0.5 |
| Royals | 12 | 11 | .522 | 0.5 |
| Tigers | 11 | 11 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Indians | 9 | 14 | .391 | 3.5 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mariners | 14 | 9 | .609 | -- |
| Rangers | 10 | 12 | .455 | 3.5 |
| Angels | 9 | 13 | .409 | 4.5 |
| Athletics | 8 | 12 | .400 | 4.5 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlins | 14 | 9 | .609 | -- |
| Phillies | 11 | 10 | .524 | 2.0 |
| Braves | 11 | 11 | .500 | 2.5 |
| Mets | 10 | 12 | .455 | 3.5 |
| Nationals | 5 | 17 | .227 | 8.5 |
Games
NL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 17 | 7 | .708 | -- |
| Reds | 12 | 10 | .545 | 4.0 |
| Brewers | 12 | 11 | .522 | 4.5 |
| Pirates | 11 | 11 | .500 | 5.0 |
| Cubs | 11 | 11 | .500 | 5.0 |
| Astros | 9 | 14 | .391 | 7.5 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 16 | 8 | .667 | -- |
| Giants | 11 | 10 | .524 | 3.5 |
| Padres | 11 | 12 | .478 | 4.5 |
| D'backs | 10 | 13 | .435 | 5.5 |
| Rockies | 8 | 13 | .381 | 6.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Dellucci | 4 |
| 2 | Erick Aybar | 3 |
| 2 | Rod Barajas | 3 |
| 2 | Michael Bourn | 3 |
| 2 | 12 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russell Branyan | 1 |
| 1 | Miguel Cabrera | 1 |
| 1 | Chris Duncan | 1 |
| 1 | Jeff Francoeur | 1 |
| 1 | 20 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evan Longoria | 4 |
| 1 | Gary Matthews | 4 |
| 1 | Jorge Posada | 4 |
| 1 | Ryan Theriot | 4 |
| 5 | 10 tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Abreu | 2 |
| 2 | Mike Aviles | 1 |
| 2 | Carlos Beltran | 1 |
| 2 | Carl Crawford | 1 |
| 2 | 11 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Peavy | 2.67 |
| 2 | Randy Johnson | 2.25 |
| 3 | Manny Parra | 1.14 |
| 4 | Scott Feldman | 0.75 |
| 4 | Jordan Zimmermann | 0.75 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonathan Albaladejo | 1 |
| 1 | Bronson Arroyo | 1 |
| 1 | Jonathan Broxton | 1 |
| 1 | Mark Buehrle | 1 |
| 1 | 11 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Johnson | 9 |
| 2 | Manny Parra | 8 |
| 2 | Jake Peavy | 8 |
| 4 | Roy Halladay | 6 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Gregg | 1 |
| 1 | Bobby Jenks | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Nathan | 1 |
| 1 | Chad Qualls | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Youkilis | .405 |
| 2 | Carlos Beltran | .390 |
| 3 | Victor Martinez | .385 |
| 4 | Miguel Cabrera | .383 |
| 5 | Nick Markakis | .379 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Pena | 10 |
| 2 | Adrian Gonzalez | 9 |
| 2 | Albert Pujols | 9 |
| 4 | Torii Hunter | 8 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Pujols | 29 |
| 2 | Evan Longoria | 28 |
| 3 | Carlos Pena | 25 |
| 4 | Jorge Cantu | 24 |
| 4 | Nick Markakis | 24 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Abreu | 11 |
| 2 | Carl Crawford | 10 |
| 2 | Jacoby Ellsbury | 10 |
| 4 | Chone Figgins | 9 |
| 4 | Dexter Fowler | 9 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zack Greinke | 0.50 |
| 2 | Johan Santana | 1.10 |
| 3 | Dan Haren | 1.54 |
| 4 | Wandy Rodriguez | 1.69 |
| 5 | Jair Jurrjens | 1.72 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zack Greinke | 5 |
| 1 | Roy Halladay | 5 |
| 3 | Bronson Arroyo | 4 |
| 3 | Chad Billingsley | 4 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zack Greinke | 44 |
| 1 | Johan Santana | 44 |
| 3 | Tim Lincecum | 43 |
| 4 | Javier Vazquez | 42 |
| 5 | Jake Peavy | 40 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heath Bell | 8 |
| 2 | Jonathan Broxton | 7 |
| 2 | Francisco Cordero | 7 |
| 2 | Ryan Franklin | 7 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 6 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kurt Suzuki | .432 |
| 2 | Carlos Beltran | .429 |
| 2 | Manny Ramirez | .429 |
| 4 | Alberto Callaspo | .408 |
| 5 | Nick Markakis | .404 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chase Utley | 7 |
| 2 | Adrian Gonzalez | 6 |
| 3 | Ryan Braun | 5 |
| 3 | Jorge Cantu | 5 |
| 3 | 6 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jorge Cantu | 16 |
| 1 | Evan Longoria | 16 |
| 1 | Albert Pujols | 16 |
| 1 | Chase Utley | 16 |
| 5 | Mike Lowell | 15 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Abreu | 8 |
| 1 | Dexter Fowler | 8 |
| 3 | Carl Crawford | 7 |
| 4 | Jacoby Ellsbury | 6 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonathan Sanchez | 0.00 |
| 2 | Tim Wakefield | 0.64 |
| 3 | Brian Bannister | 0.69 |
| 4 | Zack Greinke | 0.72 |
| 5 | Yovani Gallardo | 0.78 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Buehrle | 3 |
| 1 | Zack Greinke | 3 |
| 1 | Felix Hernandez | 3 |
| 1 | Kevin Slowey | 3 |
| 5 | 39 tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Lincecum | 33 |
| 2 | Zack Greinke | 28 |
| 3 | Yovani Gallardo | 25 |
| 3 | Dan Haren | 25 |
| 3 | Javier Vazquez | 25 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Wilson | 6 |
| 2 | Francisco Cordero | 5 |
| 2 | Frank Francisco | 5 |
| 2 | Ryan Franklin | 5 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Pujols | .355 |
| 2 | Chipper Jones | .344 |
| 3 | Joe Mauer | .337 |
| 4 | Manny Ramirez | .334 |
| 5 | Kevin Youkilis | .328 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Howard | 47 |
| 2 | Adam Dunn | 42 |
| 3 | Albert Pujols | 41 |
| 4 | Adrian Gonzalez | 40 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 39 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Howard | 149 |
| 2 | Justin Morneau | 128 |
| 3 | Miguel Cabrera | 125 |
| 3 | Albert Pujols | 125 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 120 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willy Taveras | 62 |
| 2 | Jose Reyes | 54 |
| 3 | Jacoby Ellsbury | 52 |
| 4 | Jimmy Rollins | 46 |
| 4 | B. J. Upton | 46 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johan Santana | 2.22 |
| 2 | CC Sabathia | 2.31 |
| 3 | Rich Harden | 2.62 |
| 4 | Chad Billingsley | 2.70 |
| 5 | Tim Lincecum | 2.84 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Halladay | 23 |
| 2 | Chad Billingsley | 19 |
| 3 | Bronson Arroyo | 18 |
| 3 | Mark Buehrle | 18 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 18 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Lincecum | 268 |
| 2 | A. J. Burnett | 237 |
| 2 | CC Sabathia | 237 |
| 4 | Roy Halladay | 213 |
| 4 | Dan Haren | 213 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francisco Rodriguez | 56 |
| 2 | Joakim Soria | 41 |
| 2 | Jose Valverde | 41 |
| 4 | Brad Lidge | 39 |
| 4 | Jonathan Papelbon | 39 |