On This Day
Wednesday, August 16, 1972
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orioles | 60 | 51 | .541 | -- |
Tigers | 59 | 52 | .532 | 1.0 |
Yankees | 58 | 53 | .523 | 2.0 |
Red Sox | 55 | 54 | .505 | 4.0 |
Indians | 52 | 59 | .468 | 8.0 |
Brewers | 43 | 69 | .384 | 17.5 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Athletics | 66 | 46 | .589 | -- |
White Sox | 64 | 46 | .582 | 1.0 |
Twins | 57 | 50 | .533 | 6.5 |
Royals | 54 | 56 | .491 | 11.0 |
Angels | 50 | 61 | .450 | 15.5 |
Rangers | 45 | 66 | .405 | 20.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pirates | 69 | 41 | .627 | -- |
Mets | 58 | 50 | .537 | 10.0 |
Cubs | 58 | 54 | .518 | 12.0 |
Cardinals | 53 | 56 | .486 | 15.5 |
Expos | 50 | 59 | .459 | 18.5 |
Phillies | 41 | 69 | .373 | 28.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Reds | 68 | 42 | .618 | -- |
Astros | 63 | 50 | .558 | 6.5 |
Dodgers | 58 | 51 | .532 | 9.5 |
Braves | 52 | 62 | .456 | 18.0 |
Giants | 51 | 63 | .447 | 19.0 |
Padres | 43 | 67 | .391 | 25.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Glenn Beckert | 4 |
1 | Ken Henderson | 4 |
1 | Pete Rose | 4 |
4 | Bert Campaneris | 3 |
4 | 12 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Hank Aaron | 1 |
1 | Luis Alvarado | 1 |
1 | Bert Campaneris | 1 |
1 | Jose Cardenal | 1 |
1 | 12 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Henderson | 5 |
2 | Tito Fuentes | 4 |
2 | Tony Perez | 4 |
2 | Reggie Smith | 4 |
5 | Luis Alvarado | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Bonds | 2 |
1 | Bill Russell | 2 |
3 | Glenn Beckert | 1 |
3 | Bert Campaneris | 1 |
3 | 14 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Clyde Wright | 0.83 |
2 | Roger Nelson | 0.78 |
3 | Rich Hand | 0.75 |
4 | Jon Matlack | 0.71 |
4 | Don Wilson | 0.71 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Carrithers | 1 |
1 | Casey Cox | 1 |
1 | Bob Gibson | 1 |
1 | Bob Locker | 1 |
1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Roger Nelson | 7 |
2 | Bob Gibson | 6 |
2 | Rich Hand | 6 |
4 | Jon Matlack | 5 |
4 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Pedro Borbon | 1 |
1 | Terry Forster | 1 |
1 | Joe Horlen | 1 |
1 | Randy Moffitt | 1 |
1 | Diego Segui | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Cesar Cedeno | .348 |
2 | Billy Williams | .337 |
3 | Ralph Garr | .332 |
4 | Richie Scheinblum | .317 |
5 | Dusty Baker | .316 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Nate Colbert | 33 |
2 | Dick Allen | 28 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 28 |
4 | Johnny Bench | 26 |
5 | Hank Aaron | 25 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Stargell | 91 |
2 | Nate Colbert | 87 |
3 | Johnny Bench | 85 |
4 | Dick Allen | 82 |
5 | Billy Williams | 79 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 47 |
2 | Cesar Cedeno | 45 |
3 | Joe Morgan | 40 |
4 | Dave Nelson | 36 |
5 | Bert Campaneris | 33 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Kline | 1.61 |
2 | Gaylord Perry | 1.87 |
3 | Roger Nelson | 1.90 |
4 | Jim Palmer | 1.98 |
5 | Gary Nolan | 2.01 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Wilbur Wood | 21 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 19 |
3 | Mickey Lolich | 18 |
3 | Gaylord Perry | 18 |
5 | Fergie Jenkins | 16 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 240 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 207 |
3 | Mickey Lolich | 177 |
4 | Gaylord Perry | 164 |
5 | Tom Seaver | 163 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Sparky Lyle | 28 |
2 | Clay Carroll | 24 |
3 | Terry Forster | 19 |
3 | Dave Giusti | 19 |
5 | Tug McGraw | 17 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Henderson | .468 |
2 | Bill Russell | .413 |
3 | Rico Petrocelli | .400 |
4 | Johnny Edwards | .395 |
5 | 2 tied | .394 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Henderson | 6 |
1 | Willie Stargell | 6 |
3 | Hank Aaron | 5 |
3 | Richie Hebner | 5 |
3 | Joe Rudi | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Davis | 18 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 16 |
3 | Dick Billings | 14 |
3 | Richie Hebner | 14 |
3 | 4 others tied | 14 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Cesar Cedeno | 12 |
2 | Bobby Bonds | 7 |
3 | Bert Campaneris | 6 |
3 | Pat Kelly | 6 |
5 | 4 tied | 5 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Marshall | 0.00 |
2 | Steve Kline | 0.27 |
3 | Steve Carlton | 0.33 |
4 | Woodie Fryman | 0.68 |
5 | Mike Caldwell | 0.96 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Wilbur Wood | 5 |
2 | Mike Marshall | 4 |
3 | Pedro Borbon | 3 |
3 | Steve Carlton | 3 |
3 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Rudy May | 29 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 27 |
3 | Mike Cuellar | 26 |
3 | Nolan Ryan | 26 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 26 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Sparky Lyle | 6 |
2 | Jim Brewer | 4 |
2 | Terry Forster | 4 |
2 | Fred Gladding | 4 |
5 | 3 tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Allen | .388 |
2 | Ken Henderson | .383 |
3 | Ollie Brown | .379 |
4 | Doug Griffin | .371 |
5 | Ralph Garr | .366 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Nate Colbert | 13 |
2 | Bobby Murcer | 10 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 10 |
4 | Dick Allen | 9 |
5 | Earl Williams | 8 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Stargell | 31 |
2 | Bobby Murcer | 29 |
3 | Nate Colbert | 28 |
4 | Boog Powell | 27 |
5 | 3 tied | 25 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Cesar Cedeno | 20 |
2 | Lou Brock | 15 |
3 | Dave Nelson | 12 |
4 | Rick Auerbach | 11 |
4 | Bobby Bonds | 11 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Marshall | 0.00 |
2 | Steve Kline | 0.31 |
3 | Steve Carlton | 0.42 |
4 | Woodie Fryman | 1.19 |
5 | Dick Woodson | 1.21 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Wilbur Wood | 8 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 7 |
3 | Phil Hennigan | 5 |
3 | Fergie Jenkins | 5 |
3 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 61 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 53 |
3 | Balor Moore | 49 |
4 | Clay Kirby | 43 |
4 | Lynn McGlothen | 43 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Sparky Lyle | 9 |
2 | Terry Forster | 7 |
3 | Jack Aker | 6 |
3 | Jim Brewer | 6 |
3 | Dave Giusti | 6 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Garr | .347 |
2 | Cesar Cedeno | .329 |
3 | Billy Williams | .327 |
4 | Rod Carew | .324 |
5 | Joe Torre | .322 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Hank Aaron | 40 |
2 | Nate Colbert | 38 |
3 | Willie Stargell | 35 |
4 | Dick Allen | 34 |
5 | Reggie Jackson | 33 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Allen | 108 |
1 | Nate Colbert | 108 |
1 | Willie Stargell | 108 |
4 | Joe Torre | 99 |
5 | Lee May | 98 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 71 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 56 |
3 | Cesar Cedeno | 54 |
4 | Dave Nelson | 47 |
5 | Bert Campaneris | 42 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Gaylord Perry | 1.75 |
2 | Steve Kline | 1.92 |
3 | Catfish Hunter | 1.97 |
4 | Don Sutton | 2.11 |
5 | Jim Palmer | 2.12 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Wilbur Wood | 28 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 24 |
3 | Steve Carlton | 23 |
4 | Gaylord Perry | 22 |
5 | 2 tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 269 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 256 |
3 | Joe Coleman | 241 |
4 | Tom Seaver | 240 |
5 | Clay Kirby | 230 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Sparky Lyle | 29 |
2 | Clay Carroll | 27 |
3 | Dave Giusti | 25 |
3 | Ken Sanders | 25 |
5 | Jim Brewer | 23 |