On This Day
Monday, July 17, 1972
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tigers | 47 | 35 | .573 | -- |
Orioles | 46 | 36 | .561 | 1.0 |
Red Sox | 39 | 39 | .500 | 6.0 |
Yankees | 37 | 41 | .474 | 8.0 |
Indians | 34 | 46 | .425 | 12.0 |
Brewers | 32 | 47 | .405 | 13.5 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Athletics | 52 | 30 | .634 | -- |
White Sox | 45 | 39 | .536 | 8.0 |
Twins | 42 | 38 | .525 | 9.0 |
Royals | 41 | 41 | .500 | 11.0 |
Angels | 38 | 47 | .447 | 15.5 |
Rangers | 35 | 49 | .417 | 18.0 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pirates | 53 | 30 | .639 | -- |
Mets | 47 | 34 | .580 | 5.0 |
Cardinals | 43 | 39 | .524 | 9.5 |
Cubs | 44 | 41 | .518 | 10.0 |
Expos | 36 | 45 | .444 | 16.0 |
Phillies | 29 | 54 | .349 | 24.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Reds | 52 | 31 | .627 | -- |
Astros | 48 | 39 | .552 | 6.0 |
Dodgers | 43 | 40 | .518 | 9.0 |
Braves | 38 | 47 | .447 | 15.0 |
Giants | 38 | 50 | .432 | 16.5 |
Padres | 31 | 52 | .373 | 21.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 3 |
1 | Joe Morgan | 3 |
1 | Carl Yastrzemski | 3 |
4 | Dick Allen | 2 |
4 | 25 others tied | 2 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Jose Cardenal | 1 |
1 | Donn Clendenon | 1 |
1 | Carlton Fisk | 1 |
1 | Jim Northrup | 1 |
1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Stargell | 4 |
2 | Danny Cater | 2 |
2 | Cesar Geronimo | 2 |
2 | Jim Northrup | 2 |
2 | Earl Williams | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 2 |
2 | Dick Allen | 1 |
2 | Matty Alou | 1 |
2 | Bobby Grich | 1 |
2 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 1.57 |
2 | Bob Gibson | 1.30 |
3 | Tom Bradley | 0.86 |
4 | Ron Schueler | 0.80 |
5 | John Curtis | 0.75 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | John Curtis | 1 |
1 | Pat Dobson | 1 |
1 | Bob Gibson | 1 |
1 | Ramon Hernandez | 1 |
1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Gibson | 13 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 11 |
3 | Tom Bradley | 6 |
3 | John Curtis | 6 |
5 | Pat Dobson | 5 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Clay Carroll | 1 |
1 | Dave Giusti | 1 |
1 | Roric Harrison | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Cesar Cedeno | .347 |
2 | Billy Williams | .336 |
3 | Manny Sanguillen | .331 |
4 | Richie Scheinblum | .330 |
5 | Lou Brock | .328 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 24 |
2 | Dave Kingman | 21 |
3 | Nate Colbert | 20 |
3 | Billy Williams | 20 |
5 | 4 tied | 19 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 71 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 64 |
3 | Dick Allen | 61 |
4 | Lee May | 60 |
5 | Nate Colbert | 59 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 34 |
1 | Joe Morgan | 34 |
3 | Cesar Cedeno | 25 |
3 | Dave Nelson | 25 |
5 | Bert Campaneris | 23 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Gaylord Perry | 1.75 |
2 | Gary Nolan | 1.82 |
3 | Jim Palmer | 1.83 |
4 | Don Sutton | 2.02 |
5 | Blue Moon Odom | 2.05 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 16 |
2 | Gaylord Perry | 15 |
3 | Gary Nolan | 13 |
3 | Jim Palmer | 13 |
3 | Wilbur Wood | 13 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 187 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 151 |
3 | Nolan Ryan | 146 |
4 | Gaylord Perry | 132 |
5 | Tom Bradley | 129 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Clay Carroll | 21 |
2 | Sparky Lyle | 19 |
3 | Dave Giusti | 14 |
3 | Tug McGraw | 14 |
5 | 2 tied | 13 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Williams | .455 |
2 | Ralph Garr | .432 |
3 | Jim Northrup | .415 |
4 | Cesar Cedeno | .405 |
4 | Manny Mota | .405 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Carlton Fisk | 6 |
1 | Billy Williams | 6 |
3 | Dick Allen | 5 |
3 | Nate Colbert | 5 |
3 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Lee May | 19 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 15 |
3 | Nate Colbert | 13 |
3 | Dave Duncan | 13 |
3 | Billy Williams | 13 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 6 |
1 | Amos Otis | 6 |
3 | Cesar Cedeno | 5 |
3 | Pete Rose | 5 |
5 | 4 tied | 4 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Marshall | 0.00 |
1 | Dave Giusti | 0.00 |
1 | Juan Marichal | 0.00 |
4 | Marty Pattin | 0.33 |
5 | 2 tied | 0.50 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 3 |
1 | Bob Gibson | 3 |
1 | Catfish Hunter | 3 |
1 | Mickey Lolich | 3 |
1 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 32 |
2 | Clay Kirby | 30 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 30 |
4 | Steve Carlton | 28 |
5 | 2 tied | 25 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Clay Carroll | 5 |
2 | Dave Giusti | 4 |
3 | Sparky Lyle | 3 |
4 | Jack Aker | 2 |
4 | 11 others tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Northrup | .419 |
2 | Billy Williams | .407 |
3 | Manny Mota | .403 |
4 | Cesar Cedeno | .398 |
5 | Lou Brock | .379 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Lee May | 9 |
2 | Dick Allen | 8 |
2 | John Briggs | 8 |
2 | Nate Colbert | 8 |
2 | 3 others tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Lee May | 32 |
2 | Nate Colbert | 27 |
3 | John Briggs | 26 |
4 | Johnny Bench | 24 |
4 | Rico Petrocelli | 24 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 12 |
2 | Bert Campaneris | 11 |
2 | Cesar Cedeno | 11 |
4 | Freddie Patek | 10 |
5 | Joe Morgan | 9 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Gary Nolan | 1.17 |
2 | Jim Colborn | 1.29 |
3 | Blue Moon Odom | 1.37 |
4 | Catfish Hunter | 1.56 |
5 | Bill Slayback | 1.62 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Gibson | 6 |
1 | Mickey Lolich | 6 |
3 | Steve Carlton | 5 |
3 | Reggie Cleveland | 5 |
3 | 8 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 74 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 56 |
3 | Steve Carlton | 53 |
4 | Steve Arlin | 50 |
5 | Jerry Koosman | 49 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Clay Carroll | 8 |
2 | Dave Giusti | 7 |
2 | Sparky Lyle | 7 |
4 | Ken Sanders | 6 |
5 | 3 tied | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Garr | .341 |
2 | Joe Torre | .334 |
3 | Manny Sanguillen | .328 |
4 | Billy Williams | .327 |
5 | Roberto Clemente | .324 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Hank Aaron | 41 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 36 |
3 | Lee May | 34 |
4 | Johnny Bench | 33 |
5 | Reggie Jackson | 32 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Torre | 116 |
2 | Lee May | 101 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 101 |
4 | Harmon Killebrew | 99 |
5 | Johnny Bench | 95 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 74 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 56 |
3 | Amos Otis | 42 |
4 | Dave Nelson | 40 |
5 | Cesar Cedeno | 39 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Gaylord Perry | 1.84 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 1.99 |
3 | Don Sutton | 2.10 |
4 | Catfish Hunter | 2.19 |
5 | Wilbur Wood | 2.22 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 27 |
2 | Wilbur Wood | 26 |
3 | Gaylord Perry | 23 |
4 | Joe Coleman | 22 |
4 | 2 others tied | 22 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 293 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 263 |
3 | Joe Coleman | 258 |
4 | Tom Seaver | 254 |
5 | Wilbur Wood | 230 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Sanders | 31 |
2 | Clay Carroll | 27 |
3 | Dave Giusti | 25 |
4 | Sparky Lyle | 23 |
5 | Mike Marshall | 22 |