On This Day
Monday, July 31, 1972
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tigers | 55 | 40 | .579 | -- |
Orioles | 52 | 42 | .553 | 2.5 |
Yankees | 47 | 45 | .511 | 6.5 |
Red Sox | 47 | 46 | .505 | 7.0 |
Indians | 42 | 52 | .447 | 12.5 |
Brewers | 37 | 58 | .389 | 18.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Athletics | 59 | 38 | .608 | -- |
White Sox | 53 | 43 | .552 | 5.5 |
Twins | 47 | 45 | .511 | 9.5 |
Royals | 46 | 49 | .484 | 12.0 |
Angels | 44 | 53 | .454 | 15.0 |
Rangers | 39 | 57 | .406 | 19.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pirates | 60 | 35 | .632 | -- |
Mets | 52 | 41 | .559 | 7.0 |
Cubs | 51 | 46 | .526 | 10.0 |
Cardinals | 46 | 48 | .489 | 13.5 |
Expos | 42 | 50 | .457 | 16.5 |
Phillies | 34 | 61 | .358 | 26.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Reds | 57 | 37 | .606 | -- |
Astros | 54 | 44 | .551 | 5.0 |
Dodgers | 49 | 46 | .516 | 8.5 |
Braves | 46 | 50 | .479 | 12.0 |
Giants | 44 | 54 | .449 | 15.0 |
Padres | 36 | 59 | .379 | 21.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Roy Foster | 4 |
1 | Billy Williams | 4 |
3 | Mark Belanger | 3 |
3 | Bobby Bonds | 3 |
3 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Allen | 2 |
2 | Bobby Bonds | 1 |
2 | Jack Brohamer | 1 |
2 | Bill Buckner | 1 |
2 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Allen | 5 |
2 | Oscar Brown | 2 |
2 | Don Carrithers | 2 |
2 | Duffy Dyer | 2 |
2 | 8 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Cesar Cedeno | 2 |
2 | Tommie Agee | 1 |
2 | Rick Auerbach | 1 |
2 | Jose Cardenal | 1 |
2 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Vida Blue | 2.50 |
2 | Roger Nelson | 2.25 |
3 | Rob Gardner | 2.00 |
4 | Rich Hand | 1.60 |
5 | Nolan Ryan | 1.57 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Bahnsen | 1 |
1 | Vida Blue | 1 |
1 | Don Carrithers | 1 |
1 | Larry Dierker | 1 |
1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 11 |
2 | Roger Nelson | 9 |
3 | Steve Arlin | 8 |
3 | Rich Hand | 8 |
5 | 2 tied | 7 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Sparky Lyle | 2 |
2 | Jim Hardin | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Williams | .346 |
2 | Cesar Cedeno | .344 |
3 | Ralph Garr | .331 |
4 | Manny Sanguillen | .325 |
5 | Matty Alou | .316 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Allen | 27 |
2 | Nate Colbert | 25 |
3 | Johnny Bench | 24 |
4 | Willie Stargell | 22 |
4 | Billy Williams | 22 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Allen | 77 |
2 | Johnny Bench | 75 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 75 |
4 | Nate Colbert | 69 |
4 | Billy Williams | 69 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 41 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 37 |
3 | Cesar Cedeno | 33 |
3 | Dave Nelson | 33 |
5 | Bobby Tolan | 27 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Gaylord Perry | 1.69 |
2 | Gary Nolan | 1.71 |
3 | Don Sutton | 1.89 |
4 | Steve Kline | 1.93 |
5 | Jim Palmer | 1.97 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 18 |
2 | Gaylord Perry | 17 |
3 | Wilbur Wood | 16 |
4 | Steve Carlton | 15 |
5 | Fergie Jenkins | 14 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 208 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 181 |
3 | Mickey Lolich | 167 |
4 | Joe Coleman | 145 |
4 | Gaylord Perry | 145 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Clay Carroll | 22 |
1 | Sparky Lyle | 22 |
3 | Dave Giusti | 16 |
4 | Terry Forster | 15 |
4 | Tug McGraw | 15 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Allen | .442 |
2 | Billy Williams | .420 |
3 | Ralph Garr | .409 |
3 | Danny Thompson | .409 |
5 | Earl Williams | .404 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Allen | 8 |
2 | Nate Colbert | 5 |
2 | Harmon Killebrew | 5 |
2 | Bobby Murcer | 5 |
2 | Earl Williams | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Allen | 16 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 15 |
3 | Ted Simmons | 14 |
4 | Reggie Jackson | 13 |
4 | 3 others tied | 13 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 9 |
1 | Dave Nelson | 9 |
3 | Cesar Cedeno | 8 |
4 | Rick Auerbach | 6 |
5 | 2 tied | 5 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Jon Matlack | 0.33 |
2 | Steve Kline | 0.36 |
3 | Rob Gardner | 0.56 |
4 | Don Sutton | 0.60 |
5 | Steve Carlton | 0.62 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 3 |
1 | Fergie Jenkins | 3 |
1 | Mickey Lolich | 3 |
1 | Don Newhauser | 3 |
1 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 35 |
2 | Balor Moore | 28 |
3 | Mickey Lolich | 27 |
4 | Vida Blue | 23 |
4 | Fergie Jenkins | 23 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Rollie Fingers | 4 |
2 | Jack Aker | 3 |
2 | Terry Forster | 3 |
2 | Dave Giusti | 3 |
2 | 5 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Williams | .438 |
2 | Ralph Garr | .404 |
3 | Toby Harrah | .370 |
4 | Cesar Cedeno | .367 |
5 | Thurman Munson | .365 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Allen | 13 |
2 | Nate Colbert | 11 |
3 | Carlton Fisk | 9 |
3 | Billy Williams | 9 |
5 | 5 tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Williams | 29 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 28 |
3 | Dick Allen | 26 |
3 | Lee May | 26 |
5 | Boog Powell | 25 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 13 |
1 | Cesar Cedeno | 13 |
1 | Dave Nelson | 13 |
4 | Amos Otis | 10 |
5 | 2 tied | 8 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Jon Matlack | 0.86 |
2 | Gary Nolan | 1.01 |
3 | Gaylord Perry | 1.07 |
4 | Rich Hand | 1.13 |
5 | Catfish Hunter | 1.40 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 6 |
1 | Mickey Lolich | 6 |
3 | Mike Cuellar | 5 |
3 | Bob Gibson | 5 |
3 | 5 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 83 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 50 |
3 | Steve Carlton | 49 |
4 | Fergie Jenkins | 48 |
4 | Clay Kirby | 48 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Clay Carroll | 7 |
1 | Sparky Lyle | 7 |
3 | Rollie Fingers | 6 |
3 | Terry Forster | 6 |
3 | Dave Giusti | 6 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Garr | .342 |
2 | Billy Williams | .328 |
3 | Roberto Clemente | .326 |
4 | Joe Torre | .326 |
5 | Rod Carew | .324 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Hank Aaron | 37 |
2 | Reggie Jackson | 35 |
3 | Dick Allen | 34 |
3 | Harmon Killebrew | 34 |
3 | Willie Stargell | 34 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Allen | 105 |
2 | Joe Torre | 103 |
3 | Willie Stargell | 102 |
4 | Lee May | 101 |
5 | 2 tied | 98 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 73 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 55 |
3 | Dave Nelson | 48 |
4 | Cesar Cedeno | 43 |
5 | 2 tied | 41 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Gaylord Perry | 1.72 |
2 | Don Sutton | 1.84 |
3 | Gary Nolan | 1.99 |
4 | Catfish Hunter | 2.05 |
5 | Jim Palmer | 2.08 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 27 |
2 | Wilbur Wood | 26 |
3 | Gaylord Perry | 23 |
4 | Catfish Hunter | 22 |
5 | 5 tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 272 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 267 |
3 | Joe Coleman | 259 |
4 | Tom Seaver | 253 |
5 | Clay Kirby | 226 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Sanders | 29 |
2 | Clay Carroll | 26 |
3 | Dave Giusti | 24 |
3 | Sparky Lyle | 24 |
5 | Mike Marshall | 22 |