On This Day
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 9 | 6 | .600 | -- |
| Blue Jays | 8 | 6 | .571 | 0.5 |
| Orioles | 8 | 7 | .533 | 1.0 |
| Rays | 8 | 7 | .533 | 1.0 |
| Red Sox | 4 | 10 | .286 | 4.5 |
Games
AL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 10 | 5 | .667 | -- |
| Indians | 8 | 5 | .615 | 1.0 |
| White Sox | 8 | 6 | .571 | 1.5 |
| Twins | 5 | 10 | .333 | 5.0 |
| Royals | 3 | 11 | .214 | 6.5 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | 12 | 3 | .800 | -- |
| Athletics | 7 | 9 | .438 | 5.5 |
| Mariners | 7 | 9 | .438 | 5.5 |
| Angels | 6 | 9 | .400 | 6.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationals | 12 | 4 | .750 | -- |
| Braves | 10 | 5 | .667 | 1.5 |
| Mets | 8 | 6 | .571 | 3.0 |
| Phillies | 7 | 8 | .467 | 4.5 |
| Marlins | 7 | 8 | .467 | 4.5 |
Games
NL Central
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 10 | 5 | .667 | -- |
| Brewers | 7 | 8 | .467 | 3.0 |
| Pirates | 6 | 8 | .429 | 3.5 |
| Reds | 6 | 9 | .400 | 4.0 |
| Astros | 5 | 10 | .333 | 5.0 |
| Cubs | 4 | 11 | .267 | 6.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 12 | 3 | .800 | -- |
| Giants | 7 | 7 | .500 | 4.5 |
| Rockies | 7 | 7 | .500 | 4.5 |
| D'backs | 7 | 8 | .467 | 5.0 |
| Padres | 4 | 12 | .250 | 8.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alcides Escobar | 4 |
| 1 | Jason Kipnis | 4 |
| 1 | David Ortiz | 4 |
| 1 | Jarrod Saltalamacchia | 4 |
| 1 | Michael Young | 4 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colby Rasmus | 2 |
| 1 | Mark Teixeira | 2 |
| 3 | Ryan Braun | 1 |
| 3 | Miguel Cabrera | 1 |
| 3 | 20 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nick Swisher | 6 |
| 1 | Mark Teixeira | 6 |
| 3 | Alex Gonzalez | 4 |
| 3 | Colby Rasmus | 4 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jemile Weeks | 2 |
| 2 | Mike Aviles | 1 |
| 2 | Yoenis Cespedes | 1 |
| 2 | Shin-Soo Choo | 1 |
| 2 | 16 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philip Humber | 999.00 |
| 2 | Marco Estrada | 4.50 |
| 3 | Clayton Kershaw | 1.80 |
| 4 | Anibal Sanchez | 1.60 |
| 5 | A. J. Burnett | 1.40 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A. J. Burnett | 1 |
| 1 | Jeanmar Gomez | 1 |
| 1 | Tom Gorzelanny | 1 |
| 1 | Tommy Hanson | 1 |
| 1 | 12 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marco Estrada | 9 |
| 1 | Philip Humber | 9 |
| 1 | Clayton Kershaw | 9 |
| 4 | Anibal Sanchez | 8 |
| 4 | 2 others tied | 8 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joel Hanrahan | 1 |
| 1 | Craig Kimbrel | 1 |
| 1 | Chris Perez | 1 |
| 1 | Fernando Rodney | 1 |
| 1 | Jose Valverde | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Kemp | .474 |
| 2 | David Wright | .439 |
| 3 | David Ortiz | .436 |
| 4 | Michael Young | .414 |
| 5 | Chris Young | .410 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Kemp | 9 |
| 2 | Curtis Granderson | 6 |
| 2 | Josh Hamilton | 6 |
| 2 | Mike Napoli | 6 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Kemp | 22 |
| 2 | Andre Ethier | 21 |
| 3 | Nick Swisher | 20 |
| 4 | Yoenis Cespedes | 15 |
| 4 | Josh Hamilton | 15 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emilio Bonifacio | 9 |
| 2 | Dee Gordon | 8 |
| 3 | Michael Bourn | 7 |
| 3 | Starlin Castro | 7 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon Beachy | 0.47 |
| 2 | Ross Detwiler | 0.56 |
| 3 | Philip Humber | 0.63 |
| 4 | Kyle Lohse | 0.89 |
| 5 | Stephen Strasburg | 1.08 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bartolo Colon | 3 |
| 1 | Roy Halladay | 3 |
| 1 | Matt Harrison | 3 |
| 1 | Lance Lynn | 3 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Felix Hernandez | 31 |
| 1 | Justin Verlander | 31 |
| 3 | Jered Weaver | 28 |
| 4 | Stephen Strasburg | 25 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 23 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Javy Guerra | 7 |
| 2 | Jim Johnson | 6 |
| 2 | Chris Perez | 6 |
| 4 | Craig Kimbrel | 5 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Young | .344 |
| 2 | Victor Martinez | .340 |
| 3 | Miguel Cabrera | .339 |
| 4 | Adrian Gonzalez | .339 |
| 5 | Jacoby Ellsbury | .329 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Kemp | 44 |
| 2 | Jose Bautista | 41 |
| 2 | Curtis Granderson | 41 |
| 4 | Prince Fielder | 37 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 36 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Kemp | 133 |
| 2 | Curtis Granderson | 120 |
| 3 | Adrian Gonzalez | 117 |
| 4 | Evan Longoria | 113 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 109 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Bourn | 60 |
| 2 | Brett Gardner | 48 |
| 3 | Emilio Bonifacio | 47 |
| 4 | Coco Crisp | 44 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 38 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clayton Kershaw | 2.10 |
| 2 | Roy Halladay | 2.18 |
| 3 | Cliff Lee | 2.19 |
| 4 | Justin Verlander | 2.20 |
| 5 | Johnny Cueto | 2.26 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Verlander | 25 |
| 2 | Ian Kennedy | 21 |
| 3 | Roy Halladay | 20 |
| 3 | Clayton Kershaw | 20 |
| 3 | CC Sabathia | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Verlander | 254 |
| 2 | Clayton Kershaw | 234 |
| 3 | Cliff Lee | 229 |
| 3 | CC Sabathia | 229 |
| 5 | James Shields | 225 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Valverde | 49 |
| 2 | Craig Kimbrel | 47 |
| 3 | John Axford | 45 |
| 4 | J. J. Putz | 44 |
| 5 | Drew Storen | 41 |