On This Day
Wednesday, April 19, 1972
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orioles | 3 | 1 | .750 | -- |
Tigers | 2 | 1 | .667 | 0.5 |
Yankees | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.0 |
Indians | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.0 |
Brewers | 1 | 2 | .333 | 1.5 |
Red Sox | 1 | 3 | .250 | 2.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Athletics | 4 | 1 | .800 | -- |
Twins | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.5 |
Angels | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.5 |
Royals | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 |
White Sox | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2.0 |
Rangers | 1 | 3 | .250 | 2.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Expos | 3 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
Phillies | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1.0 |
Pirates | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.5 |
Cubs | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.5 |
Mets | 1 | 2 | .333 | 2.0 |
Cardinals | 1 | 4 | .200 | 3.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dodgers | 4 | 1 | .800 | -- |
Giants | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1.0 |
Astros | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1.0 |
Padres | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1.0 |
Reds | 1 | 3 | .250 | 2.5 |
Braves | 1 | 5 | .167 | 3.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | John Briggs | 1 |
1 | Nate Colbert | 1 |
1 | Bobby Darwin | 1 |
1 | Johnny Jeter | 1 |
1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Darwin | 5 |
2 | Mike Epstein | 3 |
2 | Gene Michael | 3 |
2 | Danny Thompson | 3 |
5 | 9 tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Buddy Bell | 2 |
1 | Tommy McCraw | 2 |
1 | Dave Nelson | 2 |
4 | Jose Cardenal | 1 |
4 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Phil Niekro | 2.33 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 1.67 |
3 | Don Stanhouse | 1.12 |
4 | Bruce Dal Canton | 0.86 |
5 | Mike Kekich | 0.80 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Doyle Alexander | 1 |
1 | Stan Bahnsen | 1 |
1 | Bert Blyleven | 1 |
1 | Nelson Briles | 1 |
1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Stanhouse | 9 |
2 | Phil Niekro | 7 |
3 | Bruce Dal Canton | 6 |
3 | Andy Messersmith | 6 |
5 | 4 tied | 5 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | George Culver | 1 |
1 | Rollie Fingers | 1 |
1 | Dave LaRoche | 1 |
1 | Sparky Lyle | 1 |
1 | Steve Mingori | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Sandy Alomar | .500 |
1 | Mark Belanger | .500 |
1 | Bobby Darwin | .500 |
4 | Dick Green | .467 |
4 | Bobby Tolan | .467 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Darwin | 3 |
2 | Dave Duncan | 2 |
2 | Tommy Helms | 2 |
2 | Greg Luzinski | 2 |
2 | 2 others tied | 2 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Darwin | 8 |
2 | Doug Rader | 7 |
3 | Dave Kingman | 6 |
3 | Carlos May | 6 |
5 | 4 tied | 5 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Morgan | 4 |
2 | Bobby Tolan | 3 |
3 | Buddy Bell | 2 |
3 | Bobby Bonds | 2 |
3 | 4 others tied | 2 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Greif | 0.00 |
1 | Burt Hooton | 0.00 |
1 | Steve Kline | 0.00 |
1 | Dave McNally | 0.00 |
1 | 12 others tied | 0.00 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Burgmeier | 2 |
1 | Steve Carlton | 2 |
1 | Bob Locker | 2 |
1 | Don Sutton | 2 |
5 | 44 tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Andy Messersmith | 15 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 13 |
3 | Wilbur Wood | 12 |
4 | Steve Carlton | 10 |
4 | 2 others tied | 10 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Brewer | 2 |
1 | Rollie Fingers | 2 |
1 | Jerry Johnson | 2 |
1 | John Strohmayer | 2 |
5 | 23 tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Torre | .363 |
2 | Roberto Clemente | .346 |
3 | Glenn Beckert | .340 |
4 | Tony Oliva | .338 |
5 | Ralph Garr | .337 |
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 | 130 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 112 |
3 | Hank Aaron | 108 |
3 | Harmon Killebrew | 108 |
5 | Lee May | 100 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 63 |
2 | Amos Otis | 49 |
3 | Freddie Patek | 44 |
4 | Joe Morgan | 42 |
5 | Sandy Alomar | 37 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Seaver | 1.80 |
2 | Wilbur Wood | 1.84 |
3 | Vida Blue | 1.89 |
4 | Dave Roberts | 2.14 |
5 | Don Sutton | 2.32 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 25 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 23 |
2 | Wilbur Wood | 23 |
4 | Vida Blue | 21 |
4 | 2 others tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 311 |
2 | Vida Blue | 270 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 267 |
4 | Fergie Jenkins | 250 |
5 | Bill Stoneman | 249 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Sanders | 31 |
2 | Dave Giusti | 29 |
3 | Jim Brewer | 23 |
4 | Mike Marshall | 21 |
5 | 2 tied | 20 |