On This Day
Wednesday, July 12, 1972
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tigers | 43 | 34 | .558 | -- |
Orioles | 41 | 36 | .532 | 2.0 |
Red Sox | 37 | 36 | .507 | 4.0 |
Yankees | 37 | 37 | .500 | 4.5 |
Indians | 32 | 44 | .421 | 10.5 |
Brewers | 30 | 45 | .400 | 12.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Athletics | 48 | 30 | .615 | -- |
White Sox | 45 | 34 | .570 | 3.5 |
Twins | 39 | 37 | .513 | 8.0 |
Royals | 40 | 38 | .513 | 8.0 |
Angels | 36 | 44 | .450 | 13.0 |
Rangers | 33 | 46 | .418 | 15.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pirates | 48 | 29 | .623 | -- |
Mets | 45 | 33 | .577 | 3.5 |
Cardinals | 41 | 36 | .532 | 7.0 |
Cubs | 42 | 38 | .525 | 7.5 |
Expos | 34 | 44 | .436 | 14.5 |
Phillies | 28 | 52 | .350 | 21.5 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Reds | 47 | 31 | .603 | -- |
Astros | 47 | 34 | .580 | 1.5 |
Dodgers | 42 | 38 | .525 | 6.0 |
Braves | 37 | 43 | .463 | 11.0 |
Giants | 36 | 49 | .424 | 14.5 |
Padres | 30 | 50 | .375 | 18.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Duncan | 5 |
2 | Larry Biittner | 3 |
2 | Larry Bowa | 3 |
2 | Bill Buckner | 3 |
2 | 10 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 2 |
1 | Jim Wynn | 2 |
3 | Lou Brock | 1 |
3 | Bobby Darwin | 1 |
3 | 20 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Cookie Rojas | 5 |
2 | Jim Wynn | 4 |
3 | Johnny Bench | 3 |
3 | Lou Brock | 3 |
3 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Larry Bowa | 1 |
1 | Bert Campaneris | 1 |
1 | Clyde Mashore | 1 |
1 | Roger Metzger | 1 |
1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Jon Matlack | 1.50 |
2 | Bill Slayback | 0.90 |
3 | Bob Gibson | 0.75 |
4 | Bert Blyleven | 0.71 |
4 | Mel Stottlemyre | 0.71 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Ted Abernathy | 1 |
1 | Bert Blyleven | 1 |
1 | Mike Corkins | 1 |
1 | Bob Gibson | 1 |
1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Jon Matlack | 9 |
1 | Bill Slayback | 9 |
3 | Tommy John | 8 |
4 | Dave Roberts | 7 |
5 | Bob Gibson | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Clay Carroll | 1 |
1 | Al Fitzmorris | 1 |
1 | Bill Greif | 1 |
1 | Tom Griffin | 1 |
1 | Don Newhauser | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Cesar Cedeno | .345 |
2 | Richie Scheinblum | .336 |
3 | Manny Sanguillen | .335 |
4 | Lou Brock | .329 |
5 | Billy Williams | .329 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 24 |
2 | Dave Kingman | 21 |
3 | Hank Aaron | 19 |
3 | Billy Williams | 19 |
5 | 3 tied | 18 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 69 |
2 | Dick Allen | 58 |
2 | Dave Kingman | 58 |
4 | Willie Stargell | 56 |
5 | Al Oliver | 55 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Morgan | 34 |
2 | Lou Brock | 31 |
3 | Cesar Cedeno | 25 |
4 | Dave Nelson | 24 |
5 | Bert Campaneris | 23 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Gaylord Perry | 1.87 |
2 | Jim Palmer | 1.92 |
3 | Gary Nolan | 1.93 |
4 | Jim Kaat | 2.06 |
5 | Catfish Hunter | 2.09 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 14 |
1 | Gaylord Perry | 14 |
3 | Wilbur Wood | 13 |
4 | Steve Carlton | 12 |
4 | 2 others tied | 12 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 182 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 138 |
3 | Mickey Lolich | 136 |
4 | Gaylord Perry | 123 |
5 | Tom Bradley | 119 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Sparky Lyle | 19 |
2 | Clay Carroll | 18 |
3 | Wayne Granger | 13 |
3 | Tug McGraw | 13 |
5 | 2 tied | 12 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Williams | .469 |
2 | Carlton Fisk | .447 |
3 | Dusty Baker | .417 |
4 | Bobby Darwin | .407 |
5 | Felipe Alou | .406 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Allen | 7 |
2 | Hank Aaron | 6 |
2 | Billy Williams | 6 |
4 | Johnny Bench | 5 |
4 | 5 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Williams | 16 |
2 | Bobby Darwin | 15 |
3 | Hank Aaron | 14 |
3 | Lee May | 14 |
3 | 2 others tied | 14 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Cesar Cedeno | 6 |
2 | Bobby Bonds | 5 |
2 | Ralph Garr | 5 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 5 |
5 | 6 tied | 4 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Randy Moffitt | 0.52 |
2 | Jim Colborn | 0.60 |
3 | Gary Ross | 0.69 |
4 | Sparky Lyle | 0.75 |
5 | 2 tied | 1.00 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 4 |
2 | Reggie Cleveland | 3 |
2 | Mike Cuellar | 3 |
2 | Bob Gibson | 3 |
2 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 40 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 36 |
3 | Clay Kirby | 33 |
4 | Tom Seaver | 26 |
5 | 2 tied | 25 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Sparky Lyle | 5 |
2 | Jack Aker | 3 |
2 | Clay Carroll | 3 |
2 | Terry Forster | 3 |
5 | 14 tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Williams | .413 |
2 | Manny Mota | .406 |
3 | Lou Brock | .396 |
4 | Carl Yastrzemski | .394 |
5 | Carlton Fisk | .374 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Williams | 12 |
2 | Hank Aaron | 9 |
2 | Johnny Bench | 9 |
2 | Lee May | 9 |
2 | Jim Wynn | 9 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Williams | 30 |
2 | John Mayberry | 28 |
3 | Lee May | 27 |
4 | Johnny Bench | 25 |
5 | 2 tied | 24 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Morgan | 13 |
2 | Lou Brock | 12 |
2 | Bert Campaneris | 12 |
4 | Cesar Cedeno | 11 |
5 | Toby Harrah | 9 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Catfish Hunter | 1.19 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 1.21 |
3 | Gary Nolan | 1.37 |
4 | Luis Tiant | 1.42 |
5 | Steve Kline | 1.60 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 6 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 5 |
2 | Reggie Cleveland | 5 |
2 | Bob Gibson | 5 |
2 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 73 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 60 |
3 | Jerry Koosman | 50 |
3 | Mickey Lolich | 50 |
5 | Clay Kirby | 48 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Sparky Lyle | 8 |
2 | Clay Carroll | 7 |
3 | Tom Burgmeier | 5 |
3 | Terry Forster | 5 |
3 | 3 others tied | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Garr | .342 |
2 | Joe Torre | .340 |
3 | Manny Sanguillen | .328 |
4 | Roberto Clemente | .323 |
5 | Billy Williams | .320 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Hank Aaron | 42 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 35 |
3 | Lee May | 34 |
4 | Johnny Bench | 33 |
5 | 2 tied | 30 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Torre | 120 |
2 | Harmon Killebrew | 97 |
2 | Lee May | 97 |
4 | Tony Perez | 96 |
5 | 2 tied | 95 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 72 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 56 |
3 | Amos Otis | 40 |
4 | Cesar Cedeno | 39 |
4 | Dave Nelson | 39 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Gaylord Perry | 1.95 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 1.96 |
3 | Catfish Hunter | 2.18 |
4 | Don Sutton | 2.19 |
5 | Wilbur Wood | 2.26 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Wilbur Wood | 26 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 25 |
3 | Joe Coleman | 23 |
3 | Gaylord Perry | 23 |
5 | Fergie Jenkins | 22 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 281 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 264 |
3 | Joe Coleman | 260 |
4 | Tom Seaver | 255 |
5 | Wilbur Wood | 231 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Sanders | 30 |
2 | Clay Carroll | 24 |
2 | Sparky Lyle | 24 |
4 | Dave Giusti | 22 |
4 | Mike Marshall | 22 |