On This Day
Monday, May 22, 1972
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Indians | 17 | 10 | .630 | -- |
Tigers | 16 | 12 | .571 | 1.5 |
Orioles | 15 | 13 | .536 | 2.5 |
Yankees | 12 | 15 | .444 | 5.0 |
Red Sox | 9 | 17 | .346 | 7.5 |
Brewers | 8 | 17 | .320 | 8.0 |
Games
No GamesAL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
White Sox | 19 | 10 | .655 | -- |
Athletics | 18 | 10 | .643 | 0.5 |
Twins | 17 | 11 | .607 | 1.5 |
Rangers | 15 | 16 | .484 | 5.0 |
Royals | 12 | 18 | .400 | 7.5 |
Angels | 11 | 20 | .355 | 9.0 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mets | 25 | 7 | .781 | -- |
Pirates | 18 | 12 | .600 | 6.0 |
Cubs | 15 | 15 | .500 | 9.0 |
Phillies | 15 | 17 | .469 | 10.0 |
Expos | 14 | 19 | .424 | 11.5 |
Cardinals | 12 | 21 | .364 | 13.5 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Astros | 20 | 12 | .625 | -- |
Dodgers | 20 | 14 | .588 | 1.0 |
Reds | 18 | 15 | .545 | 2.5 |
Padres | 15 | 19 | .441 | 6.0 |
Braves | 12 | 20 | .375 | 8.0 |
Giants | 12 | 25 | .324 | 10.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Davis | 3 |
1 | Denny Doyle | 3 |
1 | Carlos May | 3 |
4 | Mike Andrews | 2 |
4 | 22 others tied | 2 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Kingman | 2 |
2 | Willie Davis | 1 |
2 | Ron Fairly | 1 |
2 | Ken Henderson | 1 |
2 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Kingman | 5 |
1 | Carlos May | 5 |
3 | Ron Fairly | 4 |
4 | Willie Davis | 3 |
4 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Vada Pinson | 2 |
2 | Bert Campaneris | 1 |
2 | Mike Jorgensen | 1 |
2 | Mickey Rivers | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Larry Dierker | 1.00 |
1 | Catfish Hunter | 1.00 |
3 | Dick Bosman | 0.56 |
4 | Nolan Ryan | 0.50 |
5 | Wilbur Wood | 0.29 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Larry Dierker | 1 |
1 | Catfish Hunter | 1 |
1 | Sam McDowell | 1 |
1 | Vicente Romo | 1 |
1 | Mike Torrez | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Catfish Hunter | 8 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 6 |
3 | Dick Bosman | 5 |
4 | Larry Dierker | 4 |
5 | 4 tied | 3 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Barr | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Torre | .373 |
2 | Leron Lee | .360 |
3 | Manny Sanguillen | .356 |
4 | Rick Monday | .348 |
5 | Lou Piniella | .345 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Kingman | 10 |
2 | Nate Colbert | 9 |
3 | Norm Cash | 8 |
3 | Willie Stargell | 8 |
5 | 4 tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Kingman | 32 |
2 | Dick Allen | 26 |
3 | Willie Stargell | 25 |
4 | Jim Wynn | 24 |
5 | 4 tied | 23 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Morgan | 15 |
2 | Lou Brock | 14 |
2 | Dave Nelson | 14 |
2 | Bobby Tolan | 14 |
5 | 2 tied | 10 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Sutton | 0.89 |
2 | Claude Osteen | 1.05 |
3 | Milt Wilcox | 1.24 |
4 | Wilbur Wood | 1.37 |
5 | Jim Shellenback | 1.42 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 8 |
2 | Gaylord Perry | 7 |
2 | Jim Ray | 7 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 7 |
2 | Wilbur Wood | 7 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 79 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 61 |
3 | Wilbur Wood | 55 |
4 | Bert Blyleven | 54 |
4 | Tom Seaver | 54 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Tug McGraw | 7 |
2 | Clay Carroll | 6 |
2 | Wayne Granger | 6 |
2 | Sparky Lyle | 6 |
2 | 2 others tied | 6 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Andrews | .436 |
2 | Joe Rudi | .400 |
3 | Joe Torre | .377 |
4 | Ed Kirkpatrick | .375 |
5 | Bobby Valentine | .372 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Reggie Jackson | 4 |
1 | Dave Kingman | 4 |
1 | Rick Monday | 4 |
1 | Willie Stargell | 4 |
1 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Allen | 16 |
2 | Reggie Jackson | 13 |
2 | Bob Watson | 13 |
4 | Carlos May | 11 |
4 | 4 others tied | 11 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bert Campaneris | 7 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 6 |
2 | Cesar Tovar | 6 |
4 | Lou Brock | 5 |
4 | 2 others tied | 5 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Fred Norman | 0.00 |
1 | Jim Colborn | 0.00 |
3 | Bob Moose | 0.45 |
4 | Steve Blass | 0.53 |
5 | Mickey Lolich | 0.67 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Bahnsen | 3 |
1 | Joe Coleman | 3 |
1 | Dock Ellis | 3 |
1 | Ken Holtzman | 3 |
1 | 10 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Bert Blyleven | 31 |
2 | Tom Bradley | 25 |
3 | Wilbur Wood | 24 |
4 | Steve Carlton | 23 |
4 | Mickey Lolich | 23 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Clay Carroll | 5 |
1 | Sparky Lyle | 5 |
3 | Danny Frisella | 4 |
4 | Terry Forster | 3 |
4 | 3 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Torre | .385 |
2 | Leron Lee | .384 |
3 | Lou Piniella | .366 |
4 | Rick Monday | .360 |
5 | Bill Russell | .351 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Kingman | 9 |
2 | Norm Cash | 7 |
2 | Nate Colbert | 7 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 7 |
5 | 5 tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Kingman | 25 |
2 | Dick Allen | 22 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 22 |
2 | Jim Wynn | 22 |
5 | Bobby Tolan | 21 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 14 |
2 | Dave Nelson | 12 |
3 | Joe Morgan | 11 |
4 | Bobby Tolan | 10 |
5 | Dave Kingman | 9 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Sutton | 1.01 |
2 | Claude Osteen | 1.05 |
3 | Mickey Lolich | 1.14 |
4 | Mel Stottlemyre | 1.30 |
5 | Dock Ellis | 1.33 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 7 |
2 | Gaylord Perry | 6 |
2 | Jim Ray | 6 |
2 | Wilbur Wood | 6 |
5 | 5 tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 69 |
2 | Bert Blyleven | 48 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 48 |
4 | Wilbur Wood | 43 |
5 | 2 tied | 42 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Tug McGraw | 6 |
2 | Clay Carroll | 5 |
2 | Terry Forster | 5 |
2 | Wayne Granger | 5 |
2 | 3 others tied | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Torre | .369 |
2 | Roberto Clemente | .342 |
3 | Manny Sanguillen | .333 |
4 | Hank Aaron | .330 |
5 | Cleon Jones | .327 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Stargell | 42 |
2 | Hank Aaron | 39 |
3 | Lee May | 38 |
4 | Deron Johnson | 34 |
5 | 2 tied | 32 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Torre | 126 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 114 |
3 | Bobby Bonds | 104 |
4 | Harmon Killebrew | 103 |
4 | Lee May | 103 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 62 |
2 | Freddie Patek | 47 |
3 | Joe Morgan | 46 |
3 | Amos Otis | 46 |
5 | Sandy Alomar | 33 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Sutton | 1.67 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 1.77 |
3 | Wilbur Wood | 1.78 |
4 | Vida Blue | 2.08 |
5 | Dave Roberts | 2.30 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 27 |
1 | Wilbur Wood | 27 |
3 | Joe Coleman | 22 |
3 | Pat Dobson | 22 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 22 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 305 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 261 |
3 | Joe Coleman | 250 |
4 | Wilbur Wood | 242 |
5 | Clay Kirby | 231 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Sanders | 31 |
2 | Jim Brewer | 24 |
3 | Dave Giusti | 23 |
4 | Rollie Fingers | 21 |
4 | Mike Marshall | 21 |