On This Day
Friday, July 14, 1972
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tigers | 44 | 35 | .557 | -- |
Orioles | 43 | 36 | .544 | 1.0 |
Red Sox | 37 | 38 | .493 | 5.0 |
Yankees | 37 | 39 | .487 | 5.5 |
Indians | 33 | 45 | .423 | 10.5 |
Brewers | 31 | 45 | .408 | 11.5 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Athletics | 50 | 30 | .625 | -- |
White Sox | 45 | 36 | .556 | 5.5 |
Twins | 41 | 37 | .526 | 8.0 |
Royals | 41 | 39 | .513 | 9.0 |
Angels | 36 | 45 | .444 | 14.5 |
Rangers | 34 | 47 | .420 | 16.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pirates | 49 | 30 | .620 | -- |
Mets | 46 | 33 | .582 | 3.0 |
Cardinals | 42 | 37 | .532 | 7.0 |
Cubs | 43 | 39 | .524 | 7.5 |
Expos | 35 | 44 | .443 | 14.0 |
Phillies | 28 | 53 | .346 | 22.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Reds | 49 | 31 | .613 | -- |
Astros | 48 | 35 | .578 | 2.5 |
Dodgers | 42 | 39 | .519 | 7.5 |
Braves | 37 | 45 | .451 | 13.0 |
Giants | 37 | 49 | .430 | 15.0 |
Padres | 30 | 51 | .370 | 19.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Allen | 4 |
1 | Bobby Bonds | 4 |
1 | Rod Carew | 4 |
1 | Celerino Sanchez | 4 |
1 | Billy Williams | 4 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | John Briggs | 2 |
1 | Mike Lum | 2 |
3 | Dick Allen | 1 |
3 | Bobby Bonds | 1 |
3 | 18 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | John Briggs | 6 |
2 | Ron Fairly | 4 |
2 | Mike Lum | 4 |
4 | Reggie Jackson | 3 |
4 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Baylor | 1 |
1 | Nate Colbert | 1 |
1 | Frank Duffy | 1 |
1 | Sonny Jackson | 1 |
1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Paul | 3.33 |
2 | Doyle Alexander | 1.75 |
3 | Steve Arlin | 1.14 |
3 | Joe Coleman | 1.14 |
5 | Tom Seaver | 0.90 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Jack Aker | 1 |
1 | Doyle Alexander | 1 |
1 | Nelson Briles | 1 |
1 | Bruce Dal Canton | 1 |
1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Paul | 10 |
2 | Gaylord Perry | 9 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 9 |
4 | Steve Arlin | 8 |
4 | 2 others tied | 8 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Clay Carroll | 1 |
1 | Ed Farmer | 1 |
1 | Roric Harrison | 1 |
1 | Darold Knowles | 1 |
1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Cesar Cedeno | .345 |
2 | Manny Sanguillen | .337 |
3 | Billy Williams | .335 |
4 | Richie Scheinblum | .333 |
5 | Lou Brock | .325 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 24 |
2 | Dave Kingman | 21 |
3 | Billy Williams | 20 |
4 | Hank Aaron | 19 |
4 | 3 others tied | 19 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 70 |
2 | Dick Allen | 60 |
3 | Dave Kingman | 58 |
4 | Willie Stargell | 57 |
5 | 3 tied | 56 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Morgan | 34 |
2 | Lou Brock | 32 |
3 | Cesar Cedeno | 25 |
4 | Dave Nelson | 24 |
5 | Bert Campaneris | 23 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Gaylord Perry | 1.75 |
2 | Gary Nolan | 1.82 |
3 | Jim Palmer | 1.92 |
4 | Blue Moon Odom | 2.05 |
5 | Jim Kaat | 2.06 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 15 |
1 | Gaylord Perry | 15 |
3 | Gary Nolan | 13 |
3 | Wilbur Wood | 13 |
5 | 3 tied | 12 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 182 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 146 |
3 | Mickey Lolich | 140 |
4 | Gaylord Perry | 132 |
5 | Joe Coleman | 126 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Clay Carroll | 20 |
2 | Sparky Lyle | 19 |
3 | Wayne Granger | 13 |
3 | Tug McGraw | 13 |
3 | Ken Sanders | 13 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Williams | .470 |
2 | Al Kaline | .414 |
3 | John Briggs | .409 |
4 | Felipe Alou | .406 |
5 | Ralph Garr | .388 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Williams | 7 |
2 | Dick Allen | 6 |
2 | Carlton Fisk | 6 |
2 | Lee May | 6 |
5 | 6 tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Williams | 19 |
2 | Lee May | 16 |
3 | John Briggs | 14 |
4 | Dave Duncan | 13 |
4 | Richie Scheinblum | 13 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Cesar Cedeno | 5 |
1 | Ralph Garr | 5 |
1 | Joe Morgan | 5 |
1 | Amos Otis | 5 |
5 | 6 tied | 4 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Jack Billingham | 0.00 |
2 | Randy Moffitt | 0.49 |
3 | Jim Colborn | 0.60 |
4 | Mike Paul | 0.71 |
5 | Gaylord Perry | 0.91 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 3 |
1 | Reggie Cleveland | 3 |
1 | Bob Gibson | 3 |
1 | Rich Hand | 3 |
1 | 8 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 48 |
2 | Clay Kirby | 33 |
3 | Gaylord Perry | 30 |
4 | Steve Arlin | 25 |
4 | 4 others tied | 25 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Clay Carroll | 5 |
2 | Sparky Lyle | 4 |
3 | Jack Aker | 3 |
3 | Terry Forster | 3 |
5 | 12 tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Williams | .421 |
2 | Lou Brock | .390 |
3 | Cesar Cedeno | .380 |
3 | Carl Yastrzemski | .380 |
5 | Ralph Garr | .371 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Williams | 12 |
2 | Lee May | 10 |
3 | John Briggs | 9 |
4 | Hank Aaron | 8 |
4 | 4 others tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Williams | 30 |
2 | Lee May | 29 |
2 | John Mayberry | 29 |
4 | John Briggs | 27 |
5 | Rico Petrocelli | 26 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 12 |
1 | Bert Campaneris | 12 |
3 | Cesar Cedeno | 11 |
4 | Joe Morgan | 10 |
5 | Freddie Patek | 9 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Gary Nolan | 1.14 |
2 | Blue Moon Odom | 1.37 |
3 | Catfish Hunter | 1.45 |
4 | Jim Palmer | 1.66 |
5 | Bob Gibson | 1.67 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 6 |
1 | Nolan Ryan | 6 |
3 | Nelson Briles | 5 |
3 | Steve Carlton | 5 |
3 | 9 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 81 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 60 |
3 | Mickey Lolich | 54 |
4 | Joe Coleman | 51 |
5 | 2 tied | 50 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Clay Carroll | 8 |
1 | Sparky Lyle | 8 |
3 | Ken Sanders | 6 |
4 | Terry Forster | 5 |
4 | 3 others tied | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Garr | .342 |
2 | Joe Torre | .337 |
3 | Manny Sanguillen | .329 |
4 | Billy Williams | .324 |
5 | Roberto Clemente | .323 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Hank Aaron | 42 |
2 | Lee May | 35 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 35 |
4 | Johnny Bench | 33 |
5 | 2 tied | 31 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Torre | 121 |
2 | Harmon Killebrew | 100 |
3 | Lee May | 99 |
4 | Tony Perez | 96 |
5 | 4 tied | 95 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 73 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 56 |
3 | Amos Otis | 41 |
4 | Cesar Cedeno | 39 |
4 | Dave Nelson | 39 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Gaylord Perry | 1.87 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 1.96 |
3 | Don Sutton | 2.19 |
4 | Catfish Hunter | 2.20 |
5 | Wilbur Wood | 2.26 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 26 |
1 | Wilbur Wood | 26 |
3 | Gaylord Perry | 24 |
4 | Joe Coleman | 23 |
5 | 2 tied | 22 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 285 |
2 | Joe Coleman | 268 |
3 | Steve Carlton | 264 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 264 |
5 | Wilbur Wood | 231 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Sanders | 31 |
2 | Clay Carroll | 26 |
3 | Sparky Lyle | 24 |
4 | Dave Giusti | 22 |
4 | Mike Marshall | 22 |