On This Day
Monday, May 15, 1972
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indians | 14 | 8 | .636 | -- |
| Tigers | 13 | 9 | .591 | 1.0 |
| Orioles | 12 | 11 | .522 | 2.5 |
| Red Sox | 8 | 12 | .400 | 5.0 |
| Yankees | 8 | 14 | .364 | 6.0 |
| Brewers | 6 | 14 | .300 | 7.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | 16 | 6 | .727 | -- |
| Athletics | 14 | 7 | .667 | 1.5 |
| White Sox | 14 | 9 | .609 | 2.5 |
| Rangers | 10 | 14 | .417 | 7.0 |
| Royals | 10 | 15 | .400 | 7.5 |
| Angels | 9 | 15 | .375 | 8.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mets | 18 | 7 | .720 | -- |
| Phillies | 15 | 10 | .600 | 3.0 |
| Expos | 13 | 12 | .520 | 5.0 |
| Pirates | 12 | 12 | .500 | 5.5 |
| Cubs | 11 | 13 | .458 | 6.5 |
| Cardinals | 10 | 17 | .370 | 9.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 17 | 10 | .630 | -- |
| Astros | 15 | 10 | .600 | 1.0 |
| Reds | 12 | 13 | .480 | 4.0 |
| Padres | 12 | 15 | .444 | 5.0 |
| Braves | 10 | 16 | .385 | 6.5 |
| Giants | 9 | 19 | .321 | 8.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richie Hebner | 3 |
| 1 | Dave Roberts | 3 |
| 1 | Joe Rudi | 3 |
| 1 | Jimmy Stewart | 3 |
| 5 | 21 tied | 2 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommie Agee | 1 |
| 1 | Mike Anderson | 1 |
| 1 | Gates Brown | 1 |
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | 1 |
| 1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | 3 |
| 1 | Jim Fregosi | 3 |
| 3 | Tommie Agee | 2 |
| 3 | Dick Billings | 2 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 1 |
| 1 | Bert Campaneris | 1 |
| 1 | Bobby Grich | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Lovitto | 1 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Palmer | 1.60 |
| 2 | Dock Ellis | 1.17 |
| 3 | Blue Moon Odom | 1.00 |
| 4 | Woodie Fryman | 0.88 |
| 5 | Fergie Jenkins | 0.86 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Brewer | 1 |
| 1 | Tom Burgmeier | 1 |
| 1 | Dock Ellis | 1 |
| 1 | Woodie Fryman | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Palmer | 8 |
| 2 | Dock Ellis | 7 |
| 2 | Woodie Fryman | 7 |
| 4 | Fergie Jenkins | 6 |
| 4 | Dave Roberts | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terry Forster | 1 |
| 1 | Danny Frisella | 1 |
| 1 | Pete Mikkelsen | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Torre | .381 |
| 2 | Bobby Tolan | .378 |
| 3 | Manny Sanguillen | .374 |
| 4 | Leron Lee | .373 |
| 5 | Al Oliver | .369 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nate Colbert | 9 |
| 2 | Jim Wynn | 7 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 6 |
| 3 | Bobby Darwin | 6 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Kingman | 24 |
| 2 | Bobby Tolan | 23 |
| 3 | Tony Perez | 22 |
| 3 | Jim Wynn | 22 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 21 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 13 |
| 1 | Joe Morgan | 13 |
| 1 | Bobby Tolan | 13 |
| 4 | Dave Nelson | 11 |
| 5 | Cesar Cedeno | 9 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Sutton | 0.52 |
| 2 | Dave LaRoche | 1.09 |
| 3 | Milt Wilcox | 1.24 |
| 4 | Claude Osteen | 1.27 |
| 5 | Wilbur Wood | 1.38 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Lolich | 6 |
| 1 | Gaylord Perry | 6 |
| 1 | Wilbur Wood | 6 |
| 4 | Steve Carlton | 5 |
| 4 | 6 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Carlton | 62 |
| 2 | Wilbur Wood | 48 |
| 3 | Mickey Lolich | 47 |
| 3 | Gaylord Perry | 47 |
| 3 | Tom Seaver | 47 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayne Granger | 5 |
| 1 | Dave LaRoche | 5 |
| 1 | Tug McGraw | 5 |
| 1 | Horacio Pina | 5 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 4 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rick Monday | .441 |
| 2 | Bill Russell | .421 |
| 3 | Rod Carew | .391 |
| 4 | Leron Lee | .389 |
| 4 | Joe Torre | .389 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nate Colbert | 5 |
| 2 | Reggie Jackson | 4 |
| 2 | Tony Perez | 4 |
| 2 | Willie Stargell | 4 |
| 5 | 11 tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Perez | 15 |
| 2 | Nate Colbert | 12 |
| 3 | Roberto Clemente | 11 |
| 3 | Dave Duncan | 11 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 11 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 7 |
| 2 | Bobby Tolan | 5 |
| 2 | Cesar Tovar | 5 |
| 4 | Pat Kelly | 4 |
| 4 | 3 others tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Sutton | 0.47 |
| 2 | Eddie Fisher | 0.53 |
| 3 | Blue Moon Odom | 0.64 |
| 4 | Tom Hall | 0.67 |
| 5 | Mel Stottlemyre | 0.70 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaylord Perry | 4 |
| 2 | Dock Ellis | 3 |
| 2 | Jim Kaat | 3 |
| 2 | Mickey Lolich | 3 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Carlton | 28 |
| 2 | Gaylord Perry | 27 |
| 3 | Tom Seaver | 26 |
| 4 | Jim Palmer | 25 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 24 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayne Granger | 4 |
| 2 | Tug McGraw | 3 |
| 2 | Steve Mingori | 3 |
| 4 | Clay Carroll | 2 |
| 4 | 10 others tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Torre | .370 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | .347 |
| 3 | Manny Sanguillen | .335 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | .334 |
| 5 | Cleon Jones | .329 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 41 |
| 1 | Willie Stargell | 41 |
| 3 | Lee May | 39 |
| 4 | Deron Johnson | 35 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 32 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Torre | 127 |
| 2 | Willie Stargell | 110 |
| 3 | Harmon Killebrew | 105 |
| 3 | Lee May | 105 |
| 5 | Bobby Bonds | 104 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 63 |
| 2 | Freddie Patek | 49 |
| 3 | Joe Morgan | 45 |
| 3 | Amos Otis | 45 |
| 5 | Sandy Alomar | 34 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Seaver | 1.74 |
| 2 | Wilbur Wood | 1.75 |
| 3 | Don Sutton | 1.90 |
| 4 | Vida Blue | 2.00 |
| 5 | Don Wilson | 2.26 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilbur Wood | 27 |
| 2 | Mickey Lolich | 26 |
| 3 | Joe Coleman | 22 |
| 4 | Pat Dobson | 21 |
| 4 | Don Sutton | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Lolich | 295 |
| 2 | Tom Seaver | 264 |
| 3 | Joe Coleman | 255 |
| 4 | Bill Stoneman | 247 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 236 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Sanders | 30 |
| 2 | Jim Brewer | 24 |
| 2 | Dave Giusti | 24 |
| 4 | Mike Marshall | 22 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 21 |