On This Day
Monday, April 17, 1972
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tigers | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
Orioles | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | -0.5 |
Brewers | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
Indians | 1 | 1 | .500 | 0.5 |
Red Sox | 0 | 2 | .000 | 1.5 |
Yankees | 0 | 2 | .000 | 1.5 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Royals | 3 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
Twins | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.5 |
Angels | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.5 |
Athletics | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.5 |
Rangers | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.5 |
White Sox | 0 | 3 | .000 | 3.0 |
Games
No GamesNL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Expos | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
Pirates | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 |
Cubs | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 |
Mets | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 |
Cardinals | 1 | 2 | .333 | 1.5 |
Phillies | 1 | 2 | .333 | 1.5 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dodgers | 2 | 1 | .667 | -- |
Giants | 2 | 1 | .667 | 0.0 |
Padres | 2 | 1 | .667 | 0.0 |
Reds | 1 | 1 | .500 | 0.5 |
Astros | 1 | 2 | .333 | 1.0 |
Braves | 1 | 3 | .250 | 1.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Manny Mota | 4 |
2 | Willie Davis | 3 |
2 | Ted Simmons | 3 |
2 | Jim Wynn | 3 |
5 | 15 tied | 2 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Davis | 1 |
1 | Darrell Evans | 1 |
1 | Woodie Fryman | 1 |
1 | Tommy McCraw | 1 |
1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Doug Rader | 4 |
2 | Willie Davis | 3 |
2 | Tommy McCraw | 3 |
4 | Jose Cruz | 2 |
4 | 6 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Buford | 1 |
1 | Jose Cruz | 1 |
1 | Doug Griffin | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Milt Wilcox | 1.60 |
2 | Bill Singer | 1.25 |
3 | Dave McNally | 0.80 |
4 | Reggie Cleveland | 0.75 |
4 | Fritz Peterson | 0.75 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Larry Dierker | 1 |
1 | Dave McNally | 1 |
1 | Al Santorini | 1 |
1 | Bill Singer | 1 |
1 | Milt Wilcox | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Milt Wilcox | 8 |
2 | Reggie Cleveland | 6 |
2 | Fritz Peterson | 6 |
4 | Bill Singer | 5 |
5 | 2 tied | 4 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Ray | 1 |
1 | Hoyt Wilhelm | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Sandy Alomar | .667 |
1 | Manny Mota | .667 |
3 | Dick Green | .571 |
3 | Denis Menke | .571 |
5 | 3 tied | .500 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Darwin | 2 |
2 | Dick Allen | 1 |
2 | Ed Brinkman | 1 |
2 | Willie Davis | 1 |
2 | 22 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Kingman | 6 |
2 | Doug Rader | 4 |
2 | Bob Watson | 4 |
4 | Jose Cruz | 3 |
4 | 12 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Bonds | 2 |
1 | Joe Morgan | 2 |
1 | Bobby Tolan | 2 |
4 | Tommie Agee | 1 |
4 | 24 others tied | 1 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Greif | 0.00 |
1 | Burt Hooton | 0.00 |
1 | Dave McNally | 0.00 |
1 | Andy Messersmith | 0.00 |
1 | 17 others tied | 0.00 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Burgmeier | 2 |
2 | Steve Blass | 1 |
2 | Pete Broberg | 1 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 1 |
2 | 23 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 9 |
1 | Andy Messersmith | 9 |
3 | Bill Greif | 8 |
3 | Bill Stoneman | 8 |
3 | Milt Wilcox | 8 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Doyle Alexander | 1 |
1 | Jim Brewer | 1 |
1 | Mike Caldwell | 1 |
1 | Clay Carroll | 1 |
1 | 13 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Torre | .366 |
2 | Glenn Beckert | .343 |
3 | Roberto Clemente | .342 |
4 | Ralph Garr | .342 |
5 | Tony Oliva | .338 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Hank Aaron | 42 |
1 | Willie Stargell | 42 |
3 | Lee May | 39 |
4 | Deron Johnson | 34 |
5 | 2 tied | 31 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Torre | 131 |
2 | Harmon Killebrew | 114 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 114 |
4 | Hank Aaron | 108 |
5 | Lee May | 100 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 63 |
2 | Amos Otis | 50 |
3 | Freddie Patek | 45 |
4 | Joe Morgan | 40 |
5 | Sandy Alomar | 37 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Seaver | 1.80 |
2 | Vida Blue | 1.89 |
3 | Wilbur Wood | 1.89 |
4 | Dave Roberts | 2.18 |
5 | Don Wilson | 2.35 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 25 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 23 |
3 | Vida Blue | 22 |
3 | Wilbur Wood | 22 |
5 | Catfish Hunter | 21 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 307 |
2 | Vida Blue | 281 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 267 |
4 | Bill Stoneman | 258 |
5 | Fergie Jenkins | 250 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Sanders | 31 |
2 | Dave Giusti | 29 |
3 | Jim Brewer | 22 |
3 | Mike Marshall | 22 |
5 | Ted Abernathy | 20 |