On This Day
Saturday, June 29, 1872
Standings
National Association
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Stockings | 18 | 1 | .947 | -- |
| Canaries | 15 | 9 | .625 | 5.5 |
| Mutuals | 13 | 8 | .619 | 6.0 |
| Athletics | 12 | 4 | .750 | 4.5 |
| Haymakers | 12 | 9 | .571 | 7.0 |
| Forest Citys | 5 | 8 | .385 | 10.0 |
| Mansfields | 3 | 8 | .273 | 11.0 |
| Olympics | 2 | 7 | .222 | 11.0 |
| Eckfords | 0 | 7 | .000 | 12.0 |
| Atlantics | 0 | 9 | .000 | 13.0 |
| Nationals | 0 | 10 | .000 | 13.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Bechtel | 5 |
| 1 | Nat Hicks | 5 |
| 3 | Bill Boyd | 4 |
| 3 | John Hatfield | 4 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Boyd | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Boyd | 5 |
| 2 | Andy Allison | 2 |
| 2 | George Bechtel | 2 |
| 2 | Nat Hicks | 2 |
| 2 | Dickey Pearce | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Eggler | 2 |
| 2 | John Hatfield | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Candy Cummings | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cap Anson | .443 |
| 2 | Scott Hastings | .435 |
| 3 | Mike McGeary | .410 |
| 4 | Deacon White | .403 |
| 5 | Levi Meyerle | .398 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Count Gedney | 3 |
| 2 | Dick Higham | 2 |
| 2 | Jimmy Wood | 2 |
| 2 | George Wright | 2 |
| 5 | 12 tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Higham | 26 |
| 2 | Fergy Malone | 24 |
| 3 | John Radcliff | 23 |
| 3 | Jimmy Wood | 23 |
| 5 | Tom York | 22 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike McGeary | 7 |
| 2 | Dave Eggler | 6 |
| 3 | George Bechtel | 5 |
| 3 | Ned Cuthbert | 5 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Spalding | 1.12 |
| 2 | George Zettlein | 2.21 |
| 3 | Cherokee Fisher | 2.38 |
| 4 | Dick McBride | 2.54 |
| 5 | Bobby Mathews | 3.11 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Spalding | 18 |
| 2 | Candy Cummings | 12 |
| 2 | Dick McBride | 12 |
| 4 | Bobby Mathews | 11 |
| 4 | George Zettlein | 11 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Mathews | 20 |
| 2 | Dick McBride | 19 |
| 3 | Candy Cummings | 15 |
| 3 | George Zettlein | 15 |
| 5 | Al Spalding | 13 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John McMullin | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fred Treacey | 5 |
| 2 | Lip Pike | 4 |
| 3 | Count Gedney | 3 |
| 3 | George Hall | 3 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cal McVey | 46 |
| 2 | Lip Pike | 45 |
| 3 | Al Spalding | 42 |
| 3 | Jimmy Wood | 42 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 41 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmy Wood | 16 |
| 2 | Ned Cuthbert | 14 |
| 2 | John McMullin | 14 |
| 4 | Dave Eggler | 13 |
| 4 | Mike McGeary | 13 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Spalding | 2.07 |
| 2 | George Zettlein | 2.34 |
| 3 | Dick McBride | 3.33 |
| 4 | Cherokee Fisher | 3.43 |
| 5 | Candy Cummings | 3.52 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Spalding | 31 |
| 2 | Dick McBride | 23 |
| 3 | George Zettlein | 22 |
| 4 | Bobby Mathews | 13 |
| 5 | Candy Cummings | 12 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Zettlein | 28 |
| 2 | Bobby Mathews | 25 |
| 2 | Dick McBride | 25 |
| 4 | Al Pratt | 23 |
| 5 | Al Spalding | 21 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Wright | 2 |
| 2 | John McMullin | 1 |
| 2 | Ed Pinkham | 1 |