By the numbers

2,512

Number of games played at shortstop for Cleveland’s Omar Vizquel, passing Ozzie Smith for sole possession of second place on the career list.

98

Number of times San Francisco slugger Barry Bonds has walked this season, 31 of those being intentional.

.263

Batting average for Los Angeles pitcher Brad Penny with a 2.47 ERA. The last Dodger to finish with a batting average higher than an ERA was Fernando Valenzuela (.250, 2.48).

497

Number of career home runs for New York slugger Alex Rodriguez.