On This Day
Thursday, July 27, 1972
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tigers | 53 | 37 | .589 | -- |
Orioles | 50 | 39 | .562 | 2.5 |
Red Sox | 45 | 42 | .517 | 6.5 |
Yankees | 43 | 43 | .500 | 8.0 |
Indians | 37 | 51 | .420 | 15.0 |
Brewers | 35 | 54 | .393 | 17.5 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Athletics | 57 | 35 | .620 | -- |
White Sox | 50 | 42 | .543 | 7.0 |
Twins | 45 | 43 | .511 | 10.0 |
Royals | 45 | 46 | .495 | 11.5 |
Angels | 41 | 52 | .441 | 16.5 |
Rangers | 37 | 54 | .407 | 19.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pirates | 56 | 34 | .622 | -- |
Mets | 50 | 39 | .562 | 5.5 |
Cardinals | 46 | 43 | .517 | 9.5 |
Cubs | 47 | 45 | .511 | 10.0 |
Expos | 40 | 48 | .455 | 15.0 |
Phillies | 32 | 58 | .356 | 24.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Reds | 56 | 33 | .629 | -- |
Astros | 51 | 42 | .548 | 7.0 |
Dodgers | 48 | 42 | .533 | 8.5 |
Braves | 42 | 49 | .462 | 15.0 |
Giants | 41 | 52 | .441 | 17.0 |
Padres | 33 | 57 | .367 | 23.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Ed Kranepool | 5 |
2 | Mike Ferraro | 4 |
2 | Steve Hovley | 4 |
2 | Ron Santo | 4 |
5 | 15 tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Allen | 2 |
2 | Johnny Callison | 1 |
2 | Norm Cash | 1 |
2 | Danny Cater | 1 |
2 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Allen | 3 |
1 | Johnny Bench | 3 |
1 | Ike Brown | 3 |
1 | Norm Cash | 3 |
1 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Rick Auerbach | 2 |
1 | Bill Buckner | 2 |
3 | Dick Allen | 1 |
3 | Sandy Alomar | 1 |
3 | 15 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 1.75 |
2 | Fergie Jenkins | 1.67 |
3 | Bill Parsons | 1.50 |
4 | Roger Nelson | 1.40 |
5 | Vida Blue | 1.12 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Jack Billingham | 1 |
1 | Vida Blue | 1 |
1 | Reggie Cleveland | 1 |
1 | Phil Hennigan | 1 |
1 | 11 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 14 |
2 | Vida Blue | 9 |
3 | Pat Dobson | 8 |
4 | Nelson Briles | 7 |
4 | Roger Nelson | 7 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Fred Scherman | 2 |
2 | Rollie Fingers | 1 |
2 | Terry Forster | 1 |
2 | Dave Giusti | 1 |
2 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Cesar Cedeno | .358 |
2 | Billy Williams | .342 |
3 | Manny Sanguillen | .325 |
4 | Lou Brock | .320 |
5 | Matty Alou | .320 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Allen | 24 |
1 | Johnny Bench | 24 |
3 | Nate Colbert | 23 |
4 | Billy Williams | 22 |
5 | Dave Kingman | 21 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 75 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 70 |
3 | Dick Allen | 69 |
4 | Billy Williams | 67 |
5 | Nate Colbert | 65 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 37 |
1 | Joe Morgan | 37 |
3 | Dave Nelson | 28 |
4 | Bert Campaneris | 26 |
4 | Cesar Cedeno | 26 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Gaylord Perry | 1.73 |
2 | Gary Nolan | 1.81 |
3 | Don Sutton | 1.90 |
4 | Jim Palmer | 1.91 |
5 | Steve Kline | 2.00 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 17 |
2 | Gaylord Perry | 16 |
2 | Wilbur Wood | 16 |
4 | Steve Carlton | 14 |
5 | 4 tied | 13 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 201 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 170 |
3 | Mickey Lolich | 161 |
4 | Joe Coleman | 139 |
4 | Gaylord Perry | 139 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Clay Carroll | 22 |
2 | Sparky Lyle | 20 |
3 | Terry Forster | 15 |
3 | Dave Giusti | 15 |
3 | Tug McGraw | 15 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Allen | .475 |
2 | Joe Morgan | .435 |
3 | Billy Williams | .429 |
4 | Danny Thompson | .426 |
5 | Cesar Geronimo | .422 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Allen | 6 |
1 | Bobby Murcer | 6 |
3 | Nate Colbert | 5 |
3 | Earl Williams | 5 |
5 | 6 tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Reggie Jackson | 15 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 14 |
2 | Billy Williams | 14 |
4 | Norm Cash | 12 |
4 | 4 others tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 6 |
2 | Amos Otis | 5 |
3 | Rick Auerbach | 4 |
3 | Don Baylor | 4 |
3 | Dave Nelson | 4 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Jon Matlack | 0.33 |
2 | Bill Parsons | 0.35 |
3 | Bill Slayback | 0.40 |
4 | Ron Bryant | 0.50 |
4 | Don Sutton | 0.50 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 3 |
1 | Wilbur Wood | 3 |
3 | Jack Aker | 2 |
3 | Doyle Alexander | 2 |
3 | 30 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 32 |
2 | Balor Moore | 27 |
3 | Fergie Jenkins | 25 |
3 | Mickey Lolich | 25 |
5 | 3 tied | 21 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rollie Fingers | 5 |
2 | Clay Carroll | 4 |
2 | Dave Giusti | 4 |
2 | Ken Wright | 4 |
5 | 4 tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Williams | .440 |
2 | Carlton Fisk | .383 |
3 | Cesar Cedeno | .381 |
4 | Dusty Baker | .369 |
5 | Willie Davis | .362 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Allen | 13 |
2 | Nate Colbert | 9 |
2 | Billy Williams | 9 |
2 | Earl Williams | 9 |
5 | Carlton Fisk | 8 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Williams | 30 |
2 | Dick Allen | 24 |
3 | Richie Scheinblum | 23 |
3 | Willie Stargell | 23 |
5 | 4 tied | 22 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 12 |
2 | Amos Otis | 9 |
3 | Bobby Bonds | 8 |
3 | Joe Morgan | 8 |
3 | Dave Nelson | 8 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Gaylord Perry | 1.10 |
2 | Jon Matlack | 1.13 |
3 | Bill Slayback | 1.28 |
4 | Frank Reberger | 1.29 |
5 | Gary Nolan | 1.30 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 6 |
1 | Mickey Lolich | 6 |
3 | Reggie Cleveland | 5 |
3 | Mike Cuellar | 5 |
3 | 6 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 79 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 55 |
3 | Mickey Lolich | 53 |
4 | Fergie Jenkins | 49 |
4 | Clay Kirby | 49 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Clay Carroll | 8 |
1 | Rollie Fingers | 8 |
3 | Terry Forster | 6 |
3 | Sparky Lyle | 6 |
5 | 2 tied | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Garr | .330 |
2 | Billy Williams | .328 |
3 | Rod Carew | .326 |
4 | Roberto Clemente | .325 |
5 | Joe Torre | .323 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Hank Aaron | 38 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 36 |
3 | Reggie Jackson | 33 |
4 | Dick Allen | 32 |
4 | 3 others tied | 32 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Torre | 105 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 104 |
3 | Dick Allen | 98 |
3 | Lee May | 98 |
5 | Billy Williams | 97 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 76 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 55 |
3 | Dave Nelson | 43 |
4 | Bert Campaneris | 41 |
4 | Amos Otis | 41 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Gaylord Perry | 1.76 |
2 | Don Sutton | 1.85 |
3 | Jim Palmer | 2.01 |
4 | Catfish Hunter | 2.05 |
5 | Gary Nolan | 2.20 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Wilbur Wood | 27 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 26 |
3 | Gaylord Perry | 23 |
4 | Jim Palmer | 22 |
5 | 5 tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 280 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 267 |
3 | Joe Coleman | 256 |
4 | Tom Seaver | 245 |
5 | Wilbur Wood | 232 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Sanders | 29 |
2 | Clay Carroll | 26 |
3 | Dave Giusti | 24 |
4 | Mike Marshall | 23 |
5 | Sparky Lyle | 22 |