On This Day
Tuesday, July 18, 1972
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tigers | 48 | 35 | .578 | -- |
Orioles | 47 | 36 | .566 | 1.0 |
Red Sox | 40 | 39 | .506 | 6.0 |
Yankees | 38 | 41 | .481 | 8.0 |
Indians | 34 | 48 | .415 | 13.5 |
Brewers | 33 | 48 | .407 | 14.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Athletics | 53 | 31 | .631 | -- |
White Sox | 45 | 40 | .529 | 8.5 |
Twins | 42 | 39 | .519 | 9.5 |
Royals | 43 | 41 | .512 | 10.0 |
Angels | 38 | 48 | .442 | 16.0 |
Rangers | 35 | 50 | .412 | 18.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pirates | 53 | 31 | .631 | -- |
Mets | 47 | 35 | .573 | 5.0 |
Cubs | 45 | 41 | .523 | 9.0 |
Cardinals | 43 | 40 | .518 | 9.5 |
Expos | 36 | 46 | .439 | 16.0 |
Phillies | 29 | 55 | .345 | 24.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Reds | 52 | 32 | .619 | -- |
Astros | 49 | 39 | .557 | 5.0 |
Dodgers | 44 | 40 | .524 | 8.0 |
Braves | 39 | 47 | .453 | 14.0 |
Giants | 39 | 50 | .438 | 15.5 |
Padres | 32 | 52 | .381 | 20.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Piniella | 6 |
2 | Del Unser | 5 |
3 | John Mayberry | 4 |
3 | Graig Nettles | 4 |
3 | Cookie Rojas | 4 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Epstein | 2 |
2 | Ron Blomberg | 1 |
2 | Cesar Cedeno | 1 |
2 | Nate Colbert | 1 |
2 | 11 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Piniella | 5 |
2 | Chris Chambliss | 4 |
2 | John Mayberry | 4 |
4 | Ron Blomberg | 3 |
4 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Tolan | 2 |
2 | Brock Davis | 1 |
2 | Tommy Harper | 1 |
2 | Roger Metzger | 1 |
2 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Sonny Siebert | 1.50 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 1.17 |
3 | Joe Coleman | 1.00 |
3 | Catfish Hunter | 1.00 |
3 | Tommy John | 1.00 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Doyle Alexander | 1 |
1 | Steve Arlin | 1 |
1 | Jim Brewer | 1 |
1 | Ron Bryant | 1 |
1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Coleman | 7 |
1 | Fergie Jenkins | 7 |
1 | Jim Lonborg | 7 |
1 | Jerry Reuss | 7 |
1 | Nolan Ryan | 7 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Wright | 2 |
2 | Frank Linzy | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Cesar Cedeno | .351 |
2 | Billy Williams | .340 |
3 | Manny Sanguillen | .330 |
4 | Richie Scheinblum | .328 |
5 | Lou Piniella | .325 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 24 |
2 | Nate Colbert | 21 |
2 | Dave Kingman | 21 |
2 | Billy Williams | 21 |
5 | Lee May | 20 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 71 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 64 |
3 | Nate Colbert | 62 |
3 | Lee May | 62 |
5 | Dick Allen | 61 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 34 |
1 | Joe Morgan | 34 |
3 | Cesar Cedeno | 25 |
3 | Dave Nelson | 25 |
5 | Bobby Tolan | 24 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Gaylord Perry | 1.75 |
2 | Gary Nolan | 1.81 |
3 | Jim Palmer | 1.83 |
4 | Don Sutton | 2.02 |
5 | Catfish Hunter | 2.03 |
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 | Nolan Ryan | 153 |
3 | Mickey Lolich | 151 |
4 | Joe Coleman | 133 |
5 | Gaylord Perry | 132 |
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 | .463 |
2 | Bobby Valentine | .424 |
3 | Cesar Cedeno | .417 |
4 | Manny Mota | .390 |
5 | Lou Piniella | .390 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Nate Colbert | 6 |
1 | Billy Williams | 6 |
3 | Dick Allen | 5 |
3 | Mike Epstein | 5 |
3 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Nate Colbert | 16 |
1 | Lee May | 16 |
3 | Lou Piniella | 13 |
3 | Willie Stargell | 13 |
3 | Jim Wynn | 13 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Amos Otis | 7 |
2 | Lou Brock | 6 |
3 | Pete Rose | 5 |
4 | Cesar Cedeno | 4 |
4 | 4 others tied | 4 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Marshall | 0.00 |
1 | Juan Marichal | 0.00 |
3 | Marty Pattin | 0.33 |
4 | Jim Palmer | 0.48 |
5 | Jack Billingham | 0.50 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Gibson | 3 |
1 | Catfish Hunter | 3 |
1 | Fergie Jenkins | 3 |
1 | Steve Kline | 3 |
1 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 39 |
2 | Clay Kirby | 30 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 30 |
4 | Joe Coleman | 27 |
5 | 2 tied | 26 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Clay Carroll | 5 |
2 | Dave Giusti | 4 |
3 | Frank Linzy | 3 |
3 | Sparky Lyle | 3 |
3 | Ken Wright | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Williams | .427 |
2 | Cesar Cedeno | .398 |
3 | Jim Northrup | .397 |
4 | Manny Mota | .395 |
5 | John Mayberry | .357 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Epstein | 10 |
1 | Lee May | 10 |
3 | Billy Williams | 9 |
4 | Dick Allen | 8 |
4 | 4 others tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Lee May | 31 |
2 | John Briggs | 26 |
2 | Nate Colbert | 26 |
4 | John Mayberry | 24 |
4 | Billy Williams | 24 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 12 |
2 | Bert Campaneris | 11 |
2 | Cesar Cedeno | 11 |
4 | Joe Morgan | 9 |
4 | Freddie Patek | 9 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Colborn | 1.04 |
2 | Roric Harrison | 1.08 |
3 | Gary Nolan | 1.22 |
4 | Catfish Hunter | 1.33 |
5 | Mike Paul | 1.35 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Gibson | 6 |
1 | Catfish Hunter | 6 |
1 | Mickey Lolich | 6 |
4 | Ron Bryant | 5 |
4 | 9 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 81 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 56 |
3 | Steve Arlin | 54 |
4 | Steve Carlton | 53 |
5 | Fergie Jenkins | 50 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Clay Carroll | 8 |
2 | Dave Giusti | 7 |
3 | Sparky Lyle | 6 |
3 | Ken Sanders | 6 |
5 | Mike Marshall | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Garr | .343 |
2 | Joe Torre | .333 |
3 | Billy Williams | .327 |
4 | Roberto Clemente | .327 |
5 | Manny Sanguillen | .325 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Hank Aaron | 41 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 36 |
3 | Lee May | 35 |
4 | Johnny Bench | 33 |
4 | Reggie Jackson | 33 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Torre | 113 |
2 | Lee May | 103 |
3 | 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 | 43 |
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 | 2.12 |
5 | Wilbur Wood | 2.20 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 27 |
2 | Wilbur Wood | 26 |
3 | Gaylord Perry | 23 |
4 | Joe Coleman | 22 |
4 | 4 others tied | 22 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 293 |
2 | Joe Coleman | 265 |
3 | Steve Carlton | 263 |
4 | Tom Seaver | 254 |
5 | Fergie Jenkins | 232 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Sanders | 30 |
2 | Clay Carroll | 27 |
3 | Dave Giusti | 25 |
4 | Sparky Lyle | 23 |
5 | Mike Marshall | 22 |