The 2015 MLB playoffs begin this week, but let's not forget about those who led the league (and their respective leagues) in various measurable statistics.
Here are the overall MLB leaders in batting statistics:
Batting Average: Miguel Cabrera, 1B, DET (.338)
Runs: Josh Donaldson, 3B, TOR (122)
Hits: Dee Gordon, 2B, MIA (205)
Home Runs: Chris Davis, 1B, BAL (47)
RBI: Nolan Arenado, 3B, COL (130)
Stolen Bases: Dee Gordon, 2B, MIA (58)
On-Base Percentage: Bryce Harper, OF, WSH (.460)
Slugging Percentage: Bryce Harper, OF, WSH (.649)
OPS: Bryce Harper, OF, WSH (1.109)
Walks: Joey Votto, 1B, CIN (143)
Here are the overall MLB leaders in pitching statistics:
ERA: Zack Greinke, SP, LAD (1.66)
WHIP: Zack Greinke, SP, LAD (0.84)
Wins: Jake Arrieta, SP, CHC (22)
Strikeouts: Clayton Kershaw, SP, LAD (301)
Saves: Mark Melancon, RP, PIT (51)
Opponents' Batting Average: Jake Arrieta, SP, CHC (.185)
And now for the individual leagues...
American League Batting Leaders:
Batting Average: Miguel Cabrera, 1B, DET (.338) *AL Batting Champion
Runs: Josh Donaldson, 3B, TOR (122)
Hits: Jose Altuve, 2B, HOU (200)
Home Runs: Chris Davis, 1B, BAL (47)
RBI: Josh Donaldson, 3B, TOR (123)
Stolen Bases: Jose Altuve, 2B, HOU (38)
On-Base Percentage: Miguel Cabrera, 1B, DET (.440)
Slugging Percentage: Mike Trout, OF, LAA (.590)
OPS: Mike Trout, OF, LAA (.991)
Walks: Jose Bautista, OF, TOR (110)
American League Pitching Leaders:
ERA: David Price, SP, TOR (2.45) *AL ERA Champion
WHIP: Dallas Keuchel, SP, HOU (1.02)
Wins: Dallas Keuchel, SP, HOU (20)
Strikeouts: Chris Sale, SP, CWS (274)
Saves: Brad Boxberger, RP, TB (41)
Opponents' Batting Average: Marco Estrada, TOR, SP (.203)
National League Batting Leaders:
Batting Average: Dee Gordon, 2B, MIA (.333) *NL Batting Champion
Runs: Bryce Harper, OF, WSH (118)
Hits: Dee Gordon, 2B, MIA (205)
Home Runs: Nolan Arenado, 3B, COL (42)
RBI: Nolan Arenado, 3B, COL (130)
Stolen Bases: Dee Gordon, 2B, MIA (58)
On-Base Percentage: Bryce Harper, OF, WSH (.460)
Slugging Percentage: Bryce Harper, OF, WSH (.649)
OPS: Bryce Harper, OF, WSH (1.109)
Walks: Joey Votto, 1B, CIN (143)
National League Pitching Leaders:
ERA: Zack Greinke, SP, LAD (1.66) *NL ERA Champion
WHIP: Zack Greinke, SP, LAD (0.84)
Wins: Jake Arrieta, SP, CHC (22)
Strikeouts: Clayton Kershaw, SP, LAD (301)
Saves: Mark Melancon, RP, PIT (51)
Opponents' Batting Average: Jake Arrieta, SP, CHC (.185)
