On This Day
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jays | 18 | 9 | .667 | -- |
| Red Sox | 15 | 10 | .600 | 2.0 |
| Yankees | 13 | 11 | .542 | 3.5 |
| Rays | 11 | 15 | .423 | 6.5 |
| Orioles | 9 | 16 | .360 | 8.0 |
Games
AL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royals | 14 | 11 | .560 | -- |
| Tigers | 13 | 11 | .542 | 0.5 |
| White Sox | 12 | 12 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Twins | 12 | 13 | .480 | 2.0 |
| Indians | 9 | 16 | .360 | 5.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mariners | 15 | 10 | .600 | -- |
| Rangers | 12 | 12 | .500 | 2.5 |
| Angels | 10 | 13 | .435 | 4.0 |
| Athletics | 9 | 13 | .409 | 4.5 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlins | 14 | 11 | .560 | -- |
| Phillies | 12 | 10 | .545 | 0.5 |
| Braves | 11 | 13 | .458 | 2.5 |
| Mets | 10 | 13 | .435 | 3.0 |
| Nationals | 6 | 17 | .261 | 7.0 |
Games
NL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 17 | 8 | .680 | -- |
| Cubs | 13 | 11 | .542 | 3.5 |
| Reds | 13 | 11 | .542 | 3.5 |
| Brewers | 13 | 12 | .520 | 4.0 |
| Pirates | 12 | 12 | .500 | 4.5 |
| Astros | 11 | 14 | .440 | 6.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 18 | 8 | .692 | -- |
| Giants | 12 | 11 | .522 | 4.5 |
| Padres | 11 | 14 | .440 | 6.5 |
| D'backs | 11 | 14 | .440 | 6.5 |
| Rockies | 9 | 14 | .391 | 7.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Crawford | 4 |
| 2 | John Baker | 3 |
| 2 | Wladimir Balentien | 3 |
| 2 | Jason Bartlett | 3 |
| 2 | 8 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Baker | 1 |
| 1 | Jay Bruce | 1 |
| 1 | Mike Cameron | 1 |
| 1 | Jack Cust | 1 |
| 1 | 17 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Guillen | 4 |
| 1 | Derrek Lee | 4 |
| 3 | Ramon Hernandez | 3 |
| 3 | Orlando Hudson | 3 |
| 5 | 11 tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Crawford | 6 |
| 2 | Michael Bourn | 2 |
| 3 | Elvis Andrus | 1 |
| 3 | Brad Ausmus | 1 |
| 3 | 13 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Verlander | 2.20 |
| 2 | Johnny Cueto | 1.80 |
| 3 | Dave Bush | 1.40 |
| 4 | Barry Zito | 1.33 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 1.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chad Billingsley | 1 |
| 1 | Johnny Cueto | 1 |
| 1 | Geoff Geary | 1 |
| 1 | Matt Harrison | 1 |
| 1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Verlander | 11 |
| 2 | Johnny Cueto | 9 |
| 3 | Chad Billingsley | 8 |
| 3 | Brad Penny | 8 |
| 5 | Dave Bush | 7 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Downs | 1 |
| 1 | Kevin Gregg | 1 |
| 1 | LaTroy Hawkins | 1 |
| 1 | Trevor Hoffman | 1 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Youkilis | .407 |
| 2 | Miguel Cabrera | .393 |
| 3 | Carlos Beltran | .391 |
| 4 | Victor Martinez | .388 |
| 5 | Alberto Callaspo | .380 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Pena | 11 |
| 2 | Adrian Gonzalez | 9 |
| 2 | Ian Kinsler | 9 |
| 2 | Albert Pujols | 9 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evan Longoria | 30 |
| 2 | Albert Pujols | 29 |
| 3 | Carlos Pena | 28 |
| 4 | Jorge Cantu | 25 |
| 4 | Ian Kinsler | 25 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Crawford | 17 |
| 2 | Jacoby Ellsbury | 13 |
| 3 | Bobby Abreu | 11 |
| 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 | 1.47 |
| 4 | Johnny Cueto | 1.65 |
| 5 | Jair Jurrjens | 1.89 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chad Billingsley | 5 |
| 1 | Zack Greinke | 5 |
| 1 | Roy Halladay | 5 |
| 4 | Bronson Arroyo | 4 |
| 4 | 7 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dan Haren | 47 |
| 2 | Justin Verlander | 45 |
| 3 | Zack Greinke | 44 |
| 3 | Johan Santana | 44 |
| 5 | Tim Lincecum | 43 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heath Bell | 8 |
| 2 | Jonathan Broxton | 7 |
| 2 | Francisco Cordero | 7 |
| 2 | Frank Francisco | 7 |
| 2 | Ryan Franklin | 7 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Beltran | .467 |
| 2 | Rod Barajas | .429 |
| 3 | Albert Pujols | .425 |
| 4 | Pablo Sandoval | .422 |
| 5 | Kurt Suzuki | .421 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curtis Granderson | 6 |
| 1 | Ian Kinsler | 6 |
| 3 | Jay Bruce | 5 |
| 3 | Jorge Cantu | 5 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evan Longoria | 18 |
| 2 | Jorge Cantu | 17 |
| 3 | Albert Pujols | 15 |
| 4 | Mike Lowell | 14 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 13 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Crawford | 13 |
| 2 | Jacoby Ellsbury | 9 |
| 3 | Dexter Fowler | 7 |
| 4 | Michael Bourn | 6 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Felix Hernandez | 0.00 |
| 1 | Ramon Troncoso | 0.00 |
| 3 | Johnny Cueto | 0.41 |
| 4 | Dallas Braden | 1.00 |
| 5 | Randy Johnson | 1.04 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dan Haren | 3 |
| 1 | Ross Ohlendorf | 3 |
| 1 | Scott Richmond | 3 |
| 4 | Jonathan Albaladejo | 2 |
| 4 | 41 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dan Haren | 30 |
| 2 | Javier Vazquez | 25 |
| 2 | Justin Verlander | 25 |
| 4 | Jon Lester | 23 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 21 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Francisco | 6 |
| 2 | Ryan Franklin | 5 |
| 2 | Brian Wilson | 5 |
| 4 | Francisco Cordero | 4 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Pujols | .355 |
| 2 | Joe Mauer | .341 |
| 3 | Chipper Jones | .339 |
| 4 | Manny Ramirez | .337 |
| 5 | Kevin Youkilis | .333 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Howard | 46 |
| 2 | Adam Dunn | 43 |
| 3 | Albert Pujols | 41 |
| 4 | Adrian Gonzalez | 39 |
| 4 | Ryan Ludwick | 39 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Howard | 147 |
| 2 | Justin Morneau | 126 |
| 3 | Albert Pujols | 125 |
| 4 | Miguel Cabrera | 122 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 120 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willy Taveras | 60 |
| 2 | Jacoby Ellsbury | 54 |
| 3 | Jose Reyes | 53 |
| 4 | Jimmy Rollins | 46 |
| 4 | B. J. Upton | 46 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johan Santana | 2.22 |
| 2 | CC Sabathia | 2.39 |
| 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 | 20 |
| 3 | Ted Lilly | 19 |
| 4 | Bronson Arroyo | 18 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 18 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Lincecum | 268 |
| 2 | CC Sabathia | 242 |
| 3 | A. J. Burnett | 232 |
| 4 | Dan Haren | 224 |
| 5 | Roy Halladay | 213 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francisco Rodriguez | 56 |
| 2 | Joakim Soria | 42 |
| 3 | Jose Valverde | 40 |
| 4 | Jonathan Papelbon | 39 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 38 |