BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Carter Will Take Bases Four at a Time

Toronto right fielder Joe Carter is on a pace to shatter Hack Wilson’s record for runs batted in during a season. Ken Griffey Jr. of Seattle is on pace to break Roger Maris’ home-run record. And New York Yankee right fielder Paul O’Neill is bidding to become the first hitter since Ted Williams to hit .400. What would be the greatest feat?

“Definitely the RBI record,” Angel designated hitter Chili Davis said. “You’ve got to be consistent the whole year and always have guys in front of you. The home run record would be next, and then hitting .400. I think O’Neill has the best chance because he can afford to sit back and take walks. Joe and Griffey have got to keep swinging away.”

What does Carter, who has 56 RBIs, consider the greatest feat?

“Hey, I’d take the home run record any day,” Carter said. “That’s the toughest. There’s a lot of ways you can drive in runs, but there’s only one way you can hit a homer. After awhile, guys will just stop pitching to you. I mean, 190 RBIs would be something, but to hit 61 homers, that would be the ultimate.”

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Although Blue Jay Manager Cito Gaston was in full uniform and hung around until game time, he was forced to go home once the lineups cards were exchanged Friday. Gaston has been suspended for three games by American League President Bobby Brown for arguing a play with first-base umpire Rick Reed on April 15 against the Angels. Bench coach Gene Tenace will manage the Blue Jays during the three games.

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Angel reliever Scott Lewis, who’s eligible to be activated May 31, will be sent out on a rehabilitative assignment, Angel Manager Marcel Lachemann said. . . . Greg Myers, whose knee is still bothering him, will sit out until Sunday on his rehabilitative assignment.. . . The Angels are considering the possibility of calling up Vancouver starter Russ Springer and putting him in the bullpen.