On This Day
Sunday, May 28, 1972
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tigers | 20 | 14 | .588 | -- |
Orioles | 19 | 15 | .559 | 1.0 |
Indians | 18 | 15 | .545 | 1.5 |
Red Sox | 14 | 18 | .438 | 5.0 |
Yankees | 14 | 19 | .424 | 5.5 |
Brewers | 10 | 21 | .323 | 8.5 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Athletics | 22 | 11 | .667 | -- |
Twins | 21 | 12 | .636 | 1.0 |
White Sox | 21 | 13 | .618 | 1.5 |
Rangers | 16 | 21 | .432 | 8.0 |
Angels | 15 | 22 | .405 | 9.0 |
Royals | 13 | 22 | .371 | 10.0 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mets | 27 | 11 | .711 | -- |
Pirates | 22 | 14 | .611 | 4.0 |
Cubs | 19 | 17 | .528 | 7.0 |
Expos | 17 | 21 | .447 | 10.0 |
Phillies | 16 | 21 | .432 | 10.5 |
Cardinals | 15 | 24 | .385 | 12.5 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Astros | 24 | 14 | .632 | -- |
Dodgers | 23 | 16 | .590 | 1.5 |
Reds | 20 | 18 | .526 | 4.0 |
Braves | 16 | 22 | .421 | 8.0 |
Padres | 16 | 24 | .400 | 9.0 |
Giants | 15 | 28 | .349 | 11.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Bonds | 6 |
1 | Garry Maddox | 6 |
3 | Ralph Garr | 4 |
3 | Reggie Smith | 4 |
5 | 15 tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Hank Aaron | 1 |
1 | Bobby Bonds | 1 |
1 | Rico Carty | 1 |
1 | Nate Colbert | 1 |
1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Harmon Killebrew | 5 |
2 | Rico Carty | 3 |
2 | Carlton Fisk | 3 |
2 | George Hendrick | 3 |
2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Allen | 1 |
1 | Bob Bailey | 1 |
1 | Don Baylor | 1 |
1 | Bobby Bonds | 1 |
1 | 13 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Vida Blue | 1.50 |
2 | Steve Arlin | 0.88 |
3 | Tom Bradley | 0.83 |
4 | Reggie Cleveland | 0.67 |
4 | Tom Kelley | 0.67 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Arlin | 1 |
1 | Jim Brewer | 1 |
1 | Reggie Cleveland | 1 |
1 | John Curtis | 1 |
1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Arlin | 7 |
2 | Vida Blue | 6 |
2 | Reggie Cleveland | 6 |
2 | Tom Kelley | 6 |
2 | Ron Schueler | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Eddie Fisher | 1 |
1 | Pete Richert | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Torre | .371 |
2 | Manny Sanguillen | .364 |
3 | Leron Lee | .351 |
4 | Matty Alou | .346 |
5 | Al Oliver | .340 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Kingman | 11 |
2 | Nate Colbert | 10 |
3 | Dave Duncan | 9 |
4 | Hank Aaron | 8 |
4 | 5 others tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Kingman | 34 |
2 | Dick Allen | 29 |
3 | Bobby Bonds | 27 |
3 | Jose Cardenal | 27 |
3 | 2 others tied | 27 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 17 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 16 |
3 | Dave Nelson | 14 |
3 | Bobby Tolan | 14 |
5 | Cesar Cedeno | 13 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Claude Osteen | 1.06 |
2 | Jim Kaat | 1.11 |
3 | Don Sutton | 1.29 |
4 | Milt Wilcox | 1.40 |
5 | Wilbur Wood | 1.65 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 8 |
1 | Gaylord Perry | 8 |
3 | Joe Coleman | 7 |
3 | Ken Holtzman | 7 |
3 | 3 others tied | 7 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 88 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 66 |
3 | Joe Coleman | 63 |
4 | Bert Blyleven | 61 |
5 | Gaylord Perry | 60 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Clay Carroll | 7 |
1 | Wayne Granger | 7 |
1 | Sparky Lyle | 7 |
1 | Tug McGraw | 7 |
5 | 3 tied | 6 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Watson | .407 |
2 | Dusty Baker | .404 |
3 | Joe Rudi | .400 |
4 | Roberto Clemente | .391 |
5 | Manny Mota | .382 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Watson | 6 |
2 | Dave Kingman | 5 |
3 | Don Baylor | 4 |
3 | Bobby Bonds | 4 |
3 | 3 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Watson | 14 |
2 | Dick Allen | 13 |
2 | Jose Cardenal | 13 |
4 | Reggie Jackson | 12 |
4 | Doug Rader | 12 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bert Campaneris | 6 |
2 | Lou Brock | 5 |
2 | Dave Kingman | 5 |
2 | Elliott Maddox | 5 |
2 | 2 others tied | 5 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Al Downing | 0.42 |
2 | Claude Osteen | 0.53 |
3 | Luke Walker | 0.69 |
4 | Doyle Alexander | 0.71 |
5 | 2 tied | 0.75 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Bahnsen | 3 |
1 | Joe Coleman | 3 |
1 | Rollie Fingers | 3 |
1 | Ken Holtzman | 3 |
1 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Bradley | 28 |
2 | Bert Blyleven | 26 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 26 |
4 | Dave McNally | 25 |
5 | 2 tied | 23 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Clay Carroll | 5 |
2 | Sparky Lyle | 4 |
3 | Terry Forster | 3 |
3 | Danny Frisella | 3 |
3 | Fred Scherman | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Torre | .386 |
2 | Leron Lee | .368 |
3 | Roberto Clemente | .365 |
4 | Matty Alou | .361 |
4 | Lou Piniella | .361 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Nate Colbert | 7 |
1 | Dave Duncan | 7 |
1 | Reggie Jackson | 7 |
1 | Willie Stargell | 7 |
5 | 4 tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Jose Cardenal | 22 |
1 | Reggie Jackson | 22 |
3 | Dick Allen | 21 |
3 | Dave Duncan | 21 |
3 | 2 others tied | 21 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 13 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 10 |
2 | Dave Nelson | 10 |
4 | Pat Kelly | 9 |
5 | 4 tied | 8 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Kaat | 1.11 |
2 | Jim Palmer | 1.13 |
3 | Milt Wilcox | 1.25 |
4 | Claude Osteen | 1.30 |
5 | Mickey Lolich | 1.35 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Holtzman | 6 |
1 | Jim Kaat | 6 |
1 | Mickey Lolich | 6 |
1 | Gaylord Perry | 6 |
5 | 3 tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 64 |
2 | Bert Blyleven | 52 |
3 | Mickey Lolich | 47 |
4 | Gaylord Perry | 45 |
5 | 2 tied | 43 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Clay Carroll | 6 |
1 | Wayne Granger | 6 |
1 | Sparky Lyle | 6 |
4 | Tug McGraw | 5 |
5 | 6 tied | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Torre | .370 |
2 | Roberto Clemente | .349 |
3 | Manny Sanguillen | .333 |
4 | Rod Carew | .329 |
5 | Ralph Garr | .328 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Stargell | 41 |
2 | Hank Aaron | 40 |
3 | Lee May | 39 |
4 | Deron Johnson | 32 |
4 | Earl Williams | 32 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Torre | 124 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 112 |
3 | Bobby Bonds | 105 |
4 | Lee May | 104 |
5 | Hank Aaron | 103 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 62 |
2 | Freddie Patek | 48 |
3 | Joe Morgan | 46 |
4 | Amos Otis | 44 |
5 | Sandy Alomar | 34 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Sutton | 1.78 |
2 | Wilbur Wood | 1.83 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 1.92 |
4 | Vida Blue | 2.10 |
5 | Dave Roberts | 2.29 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Wilbur Wood | 26 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 25 |
3 | Joe Coleman | 23 |
4 | Pat Dobson | 22 |
4 | Tom Seaver | 22 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 294 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 263 |
3 | Joe Coleman | 259 |
4 | Wilbur Wood | 238 |
5 | Clay Kirby | 230 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Sanders | 30 |
2 | Jim Brewer | 23 |
2 | Dave Giusti | 23 |
4 | Rollie Fingers | 21 |
4 | Fred Scherman | 21 |