On This Day
Thursday, June 29, 1972
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tigers | 36 | 27 | .571 | -- |
Orioles | 34 | 29 | .540 | 2.0 |
Red Sox | 27 | 34 | .443 | 8.0 |
Yankees | 27 | 34 | .443 | 8.0 |
Indians | 27 | 35 | .435 | 8.5 |
Brewers | 26 | 37 | .413 | 10.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Athletics | 43 | 22 | .662 | -- |
White Sox | 38 | 27 | .585 | 5.0 |
Twins | 34 | 29 | .540 | 8.0 |
Royals | 31 | 32 | .492 | 11.0 |
Angels | 31 | 36 | .463 | 13.0 |
Rangers | 26 | 38 | .406 | 16.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pirates | 40 | 24 | .625 | -- |
Mets | 40 | 26 | .606 | 1.0 |
Cubs | 36 | 29 | .554 | 4.5 |
Cardinals | 33 | 33 | .500 | 8.0 |
Expos | 29 | 37 | .439 | 12.0 |
Phillies | 24 | 41 | .369 | 16.5 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Reds | 41 | 26 | .612 | -- |
Astros | 41 | 27 | .603 | 0.5 |
Dodgers | 36 | 31 | .537 | 5.0 |
Braves | 30 | 36 | .455 | 10.5 |
Giants | 27 | 46 | .370 | 17.0 |
Padres | 23 | 44 | .343 | 18.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | John Mayberry | 5 |
2 | Bert Campaneris | 4 |
2 | Rod Carew | 4 |
2 | Dave Roberts | 4 |
2 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Hank Aaron | 1 |
1 | Dick Allen | 1 |
1 | Johnny Bench | 1 |
1 | Ron Blomberg | 1 |
1 | 21 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Art Kusnyer | 5 |
1 | John Mayberry | 5 |
3 | Bill Freehan | 4 |
4 | Wayne Garrett | 3 |
4 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Carlos May | 2 |
2 | Sandy Alomar | 1 |
2 | Rick Auerbach | 1 |
2 | Ken Berry | 1 |
2 | 11 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 1.00 |
2 | Nelson Briles | 0.75 |
2 | Ray Lamb | 0.75 |
4 | Dick Drago | 0.70 |
5 | Lynn McGlothen | 0.67 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Barr | 1 |
1 | Nelson Briles | 1 |
1 | Mike Caldwell | 1 |
1 | Steve Carlton | 1 |
1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 13 |
2 | Dick Drago | 7 |
2 | Rudy May | 7 |
4 | Lynn McGlothen | 6 |
5 | 6 tied | 5 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rickey Clark | 1 |
1 | Rollie Fingers | 1 |
1 | Al Fitzmorris | 1 |
1 | Bill Greif | 1 |
1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Cesar Cedeno | .342 |
2 | Manny Sanguillen | .336 |
3 | Matty Alou | .329 |
4 | Al Oliver | .323 |
5 | Joe Torre | .322 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 20 |
2 | Dave Kingman | 16 |
3 | Hank Aaron | 15 |
3 | Reggie Jackson | 15 |
5 | 3 tied | 14 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 59 |
2 | Al Oliver | 49 |
3 | Dick Allen | 48 |
4 | Dave Kingman | 47 |
4 | Willie Stargell | 47 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Morgan | 29 |
2 | Lou Brock | 28 |
3 | Bobby Tolan | 21 |
4 | Bert Campaneris | 20 |
4 | 2 others tied | 20 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Sutton | 1.55 |
2 | Gary Nolan | 1.93 |
3 | Jim Palmer | 1.95 |
4 | Gaylord Perry | 1.96 |
5 | Joe Coleman | 1.97 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 12 |
1 | Gaylord Perry | 12 |
1 | Wilbur Wood | 12 |
4 | Ken Holtzman | 11 |
5 | 4 tied | 10 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 159 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 117 |
3 | Joe Coleman | 105 |
4 | Tom Bradley | 104 |
5 | Gaylord Perry | 102 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Clay Carroll | 15 |
1 | Sparky Lyle | 15 |
3 | Wayne Granger | 13 |
3 | Tug McGraw | 13 |
5 | Ken Sanders | 11 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | John Mayberry | .511 |
2 | Lou Brock | .434 |
3 | Carl Yastrzemski | .421 |
4 | Cesar Cedeno | .417 |
5 | Ron Santo | .375 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | John Mayberry | 6 |
2 | Mike Epstein | 5 |
2 | Doug Rader | 5 |
4 | Cesar Cedeno | 4 |
4 | 4 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | John Mayberry | 25 |
2 | Jim Hickman | 15 |
2 | Rico Petrocelli | 15 |
4 | Nate Colbert | 14 |
5 | 2 tied | 13 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 8 |
1 | Bert Campaneris | 8 |
3 | Cesar Cedeno | 6 |
3 | Cesar Tovar | 6 |
5 | 4 tied | 5 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Earl Stephenson | 0.00 |
2 | Nelson Briles | 0.35 |
3 | Denny Riddleberger | 0.64 |
4 | Mike Kilkenny | 0.66 |
5 | Gary Nolan | 1.05 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Nelson Briles | 3 |
1 | Jim Lonborg | 3 |
1 | Jim Palmer | 3 |
1 | Paul Splittorff | 3 |
1 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 37 |
2 | Joe Coleman | 30 |
3 | Jim Lonborg | 29 |
4 | Rudy May | 26 |
4 | Nolan Ryan | 26 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Giusti | 4 |
1 | Ken Sanders | 4 |
1 | Chuck Seelbach | 4 |
4 | Wayne Granger | 3 |
4 | 5 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | John Mayberry | .449 |
2 | Richie Scheinblum | .407 |
3 | Cesar Cedeno | .398 |
4 | Carl Yastrzemski | .394 |
5 | Amos Otis | .382 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 14 |
2 | Cesar Cedeno | 9 |
2 | Billy Williams | 9 |
4 | Mike Epstein | 8 |
4 | Doug Rader | 8 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 39 |
2 | John Mayberry | 30 |
3 | Sal Bando | 26 |
3 | Bob Oliver | 26 |
5 | 2 tied | 22 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Morgan | 13 |
2 | Lou Brock | 11 |
2 | Bert Campaneris | 11 |
4 | Pat Kelly | 9 |
5 | George Scott | 8 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Gibson | 1.05 |
2 | Dave Hamilton | 1.27 |
3 | Pedro Borbon | 1.44 |
4 | Gary Nolan | 1.48 |
5 | Pat Dobson | 1.62 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Gibson | 5 |
1 | Jim Palmer | 5 |
1 | Nolan Ryan | 5 |
1 | Mike Torrez | 5 |
1 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 71 |
2 | Tom Bradley | 54 |
3 | Nolan Ryan | 53 |
4 | Mickey Lolich | 50 |
5 | Catfish Hunter | 45 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Clay Carroll | 7 |
1 | Dave Giusti | 7 |
3 | Tom Burgmeier | 6 |
3 | Wayne Granger | 6 |
3 | 3 others tied | 6 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Roberto Clemente | .340 |
2 | Joe Torre | .340 |
3 | Ralph Garr | .334 |
4 | Manny Sanguillen | .330 |
5 | Rod Carew | .324 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Hank Aaron | 40 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 34 |
3 | Lee May | 32 |
4 | Reggie Jackson | 31 |
5 | Earl Williams | 30 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Torre | 125 |
2 | Rusty Staub | 100 |
3 | Harmon Killebrew | 99 |
4 | Bobby Bonds | 98 |
4 | Tony Perez | 98 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 71 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 51 |
3 | Amos Otis | 40 |
4 | Freddie Patek | 37 |
5 | 3 tied | 35 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Sutton | 1.87 |
2 | Wilbur Wood | 2.01 |
3 | Gaylord Perry | 2.11 |
4 | Tom Seaver | 2.26 |
5 | Pat Dobson | 2.29 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Wilbur Wood | 28 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 26 |
3 | Joe Coleman | 22 |
3 | Fergie Jenkins | 22 |
3 | Gaylord Perry | 22 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 280 |
2 | Joe Coleman | 265 |
3 | Steve Carlton | 256 |
4 | Tom Seaver | 247 |
5 | Wilbur Wood | 235 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Sanders | 31 |
2 | Dave Giusti | 25 |
3 | Clay Carroll | 22 |
3 | Sparky Lyle | 22 |
5 | Mike Marshall | 21 |