On This Day
Saturday, August 26, 1972
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tigers | 65 | 55 | .542 | -- |
Orioles | 65 | 55 | .542 | 0.0 |
Red Sox | 61 | 57 | .517 | 3.0 |
Yankees | 61 | 58 | .513 | 3.5 |
Indians | 58 | 62 | .483 | 7.0 |
Brewers | 47 | 73 | .392 | 18.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
White Sox | 70 | 49 | .588 | -- |
Athletics | 69 | 51 | .575 | 1.5 |
Twins | 60 | 56 | .517 | 8.5 |
Royals | 58 | 60 | .492 | 11.5 |
Angels | 53 | 67 | .442 | 17.5 |
Rangers | 48 | 72 | .400 | 22.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pirates | 74 | 45 | .622 | -- |
Cubs | 64 | 57 | .529 | 11.0 |
Mets | 61 | 56 | .521 | 12.0 |
Cardinals | 58 | 61 | .487 | 16.0 |
Expos | 55 | 64 | .462 | 19.0 |
Phillies | 44 | 75 | .370 | 30.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Reds | 75 | 45 | .625 | -- |
Astros | 68 | 54 | .557 | 8.0 |
Dodgers | 64 | 55 | .538 | 10.5 |
Braves | 57 | 66 | .463 | 19.5 |
Giants | 54 | 68 | .443 | 22.0 |
Padres | 46 | 74 | .383 | 29.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Williams | 5 |
2 | Lou Brock | 4 |
2 | Jose Cardenal | 4 |
2 | Bobby Murcer | 4 |
2 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Henderson | 2 |
1 | Ron Santo | 2 |
1 | Billy Williams | 2 |
4 | Bernie Allen | 1 |
4 | 17 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | John Mayberry | 4 |
1 | Bob Oliver | 4 |
1 | Ron Santo | 4 |
1 | Billy Williams | 4 |
5 | 4 tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Paul Blair | 1 |
1 | Lou Brock | 1 |
1 | Tommy Davis | 1 |
1 | Tim Foli | 1 |
1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Gogolewski | 1.67 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 1.40 |
3 | Andy Messersmith | 1.25 |
4 | Jim Colborn | 0.88 |
5 | Bob Gibson | 0.75 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Jack Aker | 1 |
1 | Steve Carlton | 1 |
1 | Jim Colborn | 1 |
1 | Pat Dobson | 1 |
1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Colborn | 7 |
1 | Skip Lockwood | 7 |
1 | Mickey Lolich | 7 |
4 | Bob Gibson | 6 |
4 | Don Sutton | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Norm Angelini | 1 |
1 | Dennis Higgins | 1 |
1 | Grant Jackson | 1 |
1 | Lerrin LaGrow | 1 |
1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Cesar Cedeno | .344 |
2 | Billy Williams | .339 |
3 | Ralph Garr | .322 |
4 | Dusty Baker | .322 |
5 | Rod Carew | .317 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Nate Colbert | 35 |
2 | Dick Allen | 32 |
3 | Johnny Bench | 29 |
4 | Willie Stargell | 28 |
5 | Billy Williams | 27 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Stargell | 95 |
2 | Nate Colbert | 94 |
3 | Johnny Bench | 92 |
4 | Dick Allen | 91 |
4 | Billy Williams | 91 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 52 |
2 | Cesar Cedeno | 45 |
3 | Joe Morgan | 43 |
4 | Dave Nelson | 36 |
5 | Bobby Tolan | 35 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Kline | 1.61 |
2 | Roger Nelson | 1.75 |
3 | Jim Palmer | 1.86 |
4 | Gary Nolan | 2.01 |
5 | Mike Paul | 2.09 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Wilbur Wood | 22 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 21 |
3 | Mickey Lolich | 19 |
3 | Gaylord Perry | 19 |
5 | Fergie Jenkins | 18 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 256 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 223 |
3 | Mickey Lolich | 194 |
4 | Gaylord Perry | 180 |
5 | Tom Seaver | 179 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Sparky Lyle | 28 |
2 | Clay Carroll | 25 |
3 | Terry Forster | 21 |
4 | Dave Giusti | 19 |
5 | Tug McGraw | 18 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Allen | .417 |
2 | Rod Carew | .407 |
2 | Ken Henderson | .407 |
4 | John Mayberry | .405 |
5 | Don Kessinger | .396 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Henderson | 6 |
2 | Dick Allen | 4 |
2 | Dusty Baker | 4 |
2 | Johnny Bench | 4 |
2 | 7 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Henderson | 16 |
2 | Dick Billings | 15 |
2 | Willie Davis | 15 |
2 | Billy Williams | 15 |
5 | 3 tied | 13 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Bonds | 7 |
2 | Lou Brock | 6 |
2 | Bert Campaneris | 6 |
2 | Cesar Cedeno | 6 |
2 | Bobby Tolan | 6 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Gullett | 0.38 |
2 | Bruce Dal Canton | 0.59 |
3 | Luis Tiant | 0.64 |
4 | Jack Billingham | 0.67 |
5 | Pedro Borbon | 0.67 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Marshall | 4 |
2 | Jack Billingham | 3 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 3 |
2 | Bob Gibson | 3 |
2 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Wilson | 40 |
2 | Jim Palmer | 26 |
2 | Luis Tiant | 26 |
4 | Balor Moore | 25 |
4 | 2 others tied | 25 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jack Aker | 4 |
1 | Terry Forster | 4 |
3 | Pedro Borbon | 3 |
3 | Frank Linzy | 3 |
3 | 2 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Henderson | .404 |
2 | Rod Carew | .371 |
3 | Dick Allen | .365 |
4 | Ted Simmons | .363 |
5 | Vada Pinson | .363 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Nate Colbert | 13 |
2 | Dick Allen | 10 |
2 | Ken Henderson | 10 |
4 | Willie Stargell | 9 |
5 | 2 tied | 8 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Nate Colbert | 30 |
2 | Bobby Murcer | 27 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 27 |
4 | Willie Davis | 26 |
4 | 2 others tied | 26 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Cesar Cedeno | 19 |
2 | Lou Brock | 15 |
3 | Bobby Bonds | 13 |
4 | Rick Auerbach | 11 |
5 | Bobby Tolan | 10 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Kline | 0.77 |
2 | Roger Nelson | 0.85 |
3 | Steve Carlton | 1.23 |
4 | Tom Bradley | 1.24 |
5 | Dick Tidrow | 1.31 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 7 |
1 | Mike Marshall | 7 |
1 | Wilbur Wood | 7 |
4 | Fergie Jenkins | 6 |
5 | 5 tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 67 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 55 |
3 | Don Wilson | 52 |
4 | Tom Seaver | 50 |
5 | 2 tied | 48 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Sparky Lyle | 9 |
2 | Jack Aker | 8 |
3 | Terry Forster | 7 |
4 | Jim Brewer | 5 |
4 | 2 others tied | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Garr | .336 |
2 | Rod Carew | .333 |
3 | Cesar Cedeno | .330 |
4 | Billy Williams | .326 |
5 | Joe Rudi | .319 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Nate Colbert | 38 |
2 | Dick Allen | 37 |
3 | Hank Aaron | 34 |
3 | Willie Stargell | 34 |
5 | 2 tied | 32 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Allen | 112 |
2 | Nate Colbert | 111 |
3 | Willie Stargell | 109 |
4 | Billy Williams | 105 |
5 | Johnny Bench | 101 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 70 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 57 |
3 | Cesar Cedeno | 51 |
4 | Dave Nelson | 45 |
5 | Bert Campaneris | 42 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Kline | 1.85 |
2 | Gaylord Perry | 1.91 |
3 | Jim Palmer | 1.96 |
4 | Catfish Hunter | 2.02 |
5 | Don Sutton | 2.06 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Wilbur Wood | 27 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 24 |
3 | Mickey Lolich | 23 |
4 | Fergie Jenkins | 22 |
4 | Gaylord Perry | 22 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 278 |
2 | Mickey Lolich | 249 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 248 |
4 | Nolan Ryan | 243 |
5 | Joe Coleman | 232 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Sparky Lyle | 29 |
2 | Clay Carroll | 26 |
3 | Dave Giusti | 24 |
4 | Ken Sanders | 23 |
5 | 2 tied | 21 |