On This Day
Thursday, June 15, 1972
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tigers | 28 | 22 | .560 | -- |
Orioles | 28 | 22 | .560 | 0.0 |
Indians | 23 | 25 | .479 | 4.0 |
Red Sox | 21 | 26 | .447 | 5.5 |
Yankees | 22 | 29 | .431 | 6.5 |
Brewers | 16 | 32 | .333 | 11.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Athletics | 33 | 17 | .660 | -- |
White Sox | 31 | 20 | .608 | 2.5 |
Twins | 27 | 21 | .563 | 5.0 |
Angels | 25 | 28 | .472 | 9.5 |
Royals | 23 | 28 | .451 | 10.5 |
Rangers | 23 | 30 | .434 | 11.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pirates | 34 | 18 | .654 | -- |
Mets | 34 | 19 | .642 | 0.5 |
Cubs | 29 | 22 | .569 | 4.5 |
Cardinals | 23 | 30 | .434 | 11.5 |
Expos | 21 | 30 | .412 | 12.5 |
Phillies | 20 | 33 | .377 | 14.5 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Reds | 34 | 19 | .642 | -- |
Dodgers | 32 | 22 | .593 | 2.5 |
Astros | 31 | 23 | .574 | 3.5 |
Braves | 25 | 27 | .481 | 8.5 |
Padres | 18 | 36 | .333 | 16.5 |
Giants | 19 | 41 | .317 | 18.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Andrews | 3 |
1 | Jose Cardenal | 3 |
1 | Garry Maddox | 3 |
1 | John Mayberry | 3 |
1 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Williams | 2 |
2 | Horace Clarke | 1 |
2 | Ed Goodson | 1 |
2 | Tommy Harper | 1 |
2 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | John Mayberry | 6 |
2 | Bob Robertson | 4 |
3 | Horace Clarke | 3 |
3 | Tommy Harper | 3 |
3 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Bonds | 1 |
1 | Jose Cardenal | 1 |
1 | Tommy Harper | 1 |
1 | Jim Howarth | 1 |
1 | Ron Santo | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Hands | 1.00 |
2 | Nelson Briles | 0.71 |
2 | Bill Greif | 0.71 |
4 | Sonny Siebert | 0.57 |
5 | Bob Moose | 0.56 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Nelson Briles | 1 |
1 | Vince Colbert | 1 |
1 | Bill Hands | 1 |
1 | Bob Moose | 1 |
1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Hands | 7 |
2 | Nelson Briles | 5 |
2 | Bill Greif | 5 |
2 | Bob Moose | 5 |
2 | Steve Stone | 5 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Bruce Dal Canton | 1 |
1 | Dave Giusti | 1 |
1 | Ramon Hernandez | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Manny Sanguillen | .338 |
2 | Rico Carty | .336 |
3 | Matty Alou | .333 |
4 | Joe Torre | .328 |
5 | Lou Piniella | .327 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 17 |
2 | Dave Kingman | 14 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 14 |
4 | Hank Aaron | 12 |
4 | 2 others tied | 12 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 47 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 45 |
3 | Al Oliver | 40 |
4 | Dick Allen | 39 |
5 | Dave Kingman | 38 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Morgan | 24 |
2 | Lou Brock | 20 |
3 | Dave Nelson | 18 |
4 | Bobby Tolan | 17 |
5 | 2 tied | 14 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Sutton | 1.25 |
2 | Claude Osteen | 1.44 |
3 | Wilbur Wood | 1.75 |
4 | Gaylord Perry | 1.76 |
5 | Milt Wilcox | 1.90 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 10 |
1 | Gaylord Perry | 10 |
1 | Wilbur Wood | 10 |
4 | Ken Holtzman | 9 |
5 | 5 tied | 8 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 122 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 95 |
3 | Gaylord Perry | 91 |
4 | Tom Bradley | 87 |
5 | Bert Blyleven | 78 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Clay Carroll | 13 |
2 | Sparky Lyle | 12 |
3 | Wayne Granger | 10 |
3 | Tug McGraw | 10 |
5 | 2 tied | 8 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Murcer | .421 |
2 | Sandy Alomar | .415 |
3 | Rico Carty | .413 |
4 | Bill Buckner | .409 |
5 | Amos Otis | .396 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 8 |
2 | Billy Williams | 7 |
3 | Cesar Cedeno | 5 |
4 | Sal Bando | 4 |
4 | 8 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 20 |
2 | Bobby Murcer | 14 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 14 |
2 | Billy Williams | 14 |
5 | 5 tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Baylor | 6 |
2 | Tommy Harper | 5 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 5 |
4 | Sandy Alomar | 4 |
4 | 2 others tied | 4 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Jack Billingham | 0.55 |
2 | Tom Phoebus | 0.57 |
3 | Clay Kirby | 0.59 |
4 | Pedro Borbon | 0.64 |
4 | 2 others tied | 0.64 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Hands | 3 |
1 | Fergie Jenkins | 3 |
1 | Tommy John | 3 |
1 | Tom Murphy | 3 |
1 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Gaylord Perry | 31 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 28 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 28 |
4 | Tom Bradley | 27 |
5 | Steve Stone | 22 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Pedro Borbon | 4 |
1 | Jim Brewer | 4 |
1 | Tom Burgmeier | 4 |
1 | Clay Carroll | 4 |
1 | Dave Giusti | 4 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Buckner | .423 |
2 | Willie Stargell | .383 |
3 | Johnny Bench | .381 |
4 | Sandy Alomar | .374 |
5 | Richie Scheinblum | .366 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 13 |
2 | Billy Williams | 9 |
3 | Dave Kingman | 8 |
3 | Willie Stargell | 8 |
5 | Reggie Jackson | 7 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 33 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 27 |
3 | Rusty Staub | 24 |
4 | Ted Simmons | 23 |
5 | 5 tied | 22 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Morgan | 11 |
2 | Elliott Maddox | 9 |
3 | Don Baylor | 8 |
3 | Bert Campaneris | 8 |
3 | Pat Kelly | 8 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Sparky Lyle | 0.69 |
2 | Bob Gibson | 1.23 |
3 | Jim Palmer | 1.30 |
4 | Gaylord Perry | 1.53 |
5 | Burt Hooton | 1.59 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Bahnsen | 5 |
1 | Ken Holtzman | 5 |
1 | Fergie Jenkins | 5 |
1 | Gary Nolan | 5 |
1 | Fritz Peterson | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 60 |
2 | Tom Bradley | 57 |
3 | Mickey Lolich | 48 |
4 | Steve Stone | 45 |
5 | Gaylord Perry | 44 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Clay Carroll | 10 |
2 | Sparky Lyle | 9 |
3 | Dave Giusti | 6 |
4 | Jim Brewer | 5 |
4 | 3 others tied | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Torre | .357 |
2 | Roberto Clemente | .351 |
3 | Rod Carew | .338 |
4 | Ralph Garr | .325 |
5 | Manny Sanguillen | .325 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Stargell | 41 |
2 | Hank Aaron | 40 |
3 | Lee May | 35 |
4 | Reggie Jackson | 32 |
5 | Earl Williams | 31 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Torre | 123 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 113 |
3 | Rusty Staub | 107 |
4 | Bobby Bonds | 102 |
5 | Harmon Killebrew | 96 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 64 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 52 |
3 | Amos Otis | 45 |
4 | Freddie Patek | 40 |
5 | 2 tied | 35 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Sutton | 1.67 |
2 | Wilbur Wood | 1.80 |
3 | Gaylord Perry | 2.03 |
4 | Tom Seaver | 2.08 |
5 | Vida Blue | 2.22 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Wilbur Wood | 27 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 26 |
3 | Pat Dobson | 24 |
4 | Fergie Jenkins | 22 |
5 | Joe Coleman | 21 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 295 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 253 |
3 | Joe Coleman | 251 |
4 | Wilbur Wood | 239 |
5 | Steve Carlton | 234 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Sanders | 31 |
2 | Dave Giusti | 24 |
3 | Jim Brewer | 23 |
4 | Rollie Fingers | 22 |
5 | Clay Carroll | 21 |