On This Day
Thursday, September 14, 1972
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 74 | 62 | .544 | -- |
| Tigers | 74 | 64 | .536 | 1.0 |
| Yankees | 74 | 65 | .532 | 1.5 |
| Orioles | 74 | 65 | .532 | 1.5 |
| Indians | 63 | 77 | .450 | 13.0 |
| Brewers | 58 | 83 | .411 | 18.5 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 81 | 57 | .587 | -- |
| White Sox | 78 | 60 | .565 | 3.0 |
| Twins | 69 | 68 | .504 | 11.5 |
| Royals | 67 | 69 | .493 | 13.0 |
| Angels | 65 | 73 | .471 | 16.0 |
| Rangers | 52 | 86 | .377 | 29.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 89 | 48 | .650 | -- |
| Cubs | 75 | 64 | .540 | 15.0 |
| Mets | 72 | 64 | .529 | 16.5 |
| Cardinals | 66 | 74 | .471 | 24.5 |
| Expos | 64 | 74 | .464 | 25.5 |
| Phillies | 49 | 89 | .355 | 40.5 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 85 | 53 | .616 | -- |
| Astros | 78 | 60 | .565 | 7.0 |
| Dodgers | 73 | 65 | .529 | 12.0 |
| Braves | 64 | 75 | .460 | 21.5 |
| Giants | 62 | 77 | .446 | 23.5 |
| Padres | 51 | 85 | .375 | 33.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cesar Cedeno | 3 |
| 1 | Tommy McCraw | 3 |
| 1 | Jerry Moses | 3 |
| 1 | Al Oliver | 3 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leron Lee | 1 |
| 1 | Norm Miller | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leron Lee | 4 |
| 2 | Tommy Helms | 3 |
| 3 | Rich Chiles | 2 |
| 3 | Johnny Edwards | 2 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 1 |
| 1 | Cesar Cedeno | 1 |
| 1 | Jose Cruz | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Oliver | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 0.67 |
| 2 | Ray Lamb | 0.50 |
| 3 | Steve Arlin | 0.44 |
| 4 | Ken Brett | 0.40 |
| 5 | Bill Stoneman | 0.29 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Culver | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Moose | 1 |
| 1 | Earl Stephenson | 1 |
| 1 | Clyde Wright | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Gibson | 8 |
| 2 | Ken Sanders | 6 |
| 3 | George Culver | 5 |
| 3 | Steve Renko | 5 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 4 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ramon Hernandez | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Williams | .336 |
| 2 | Cesar Cedeno | .330 |
| 3 | Ralph Garr | .321 |
| 4 | Rod Carew | .318 |
| 5 | Al Oliver | .318 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nate Colbert | 37 |
| 2 | Dick Allen | 35 |
| 3 | Johnny Bench | 33 |
| 3 | Willie Stargell | 33 |
| 5 | Hank Aaron | 30 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Stargell | 112 |
| 2 | Johnny Bench | 108 |
| 3 | Dick Allen | 106 |
| 4 | Billy Williams | 103 |
| 5 | Nate Colbert | 102 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 58 |
| 2 | Cesar Cedeno | 51 |
| 2 | Joe Morgan | 51 |
| 4 | Dave Nelson | 41 |
| 5 | Bert Campaneris | 40 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Palmer | 1.83 |
| 2 | Roger Nelson | 1.92 |
| 3 | Steve Kline | 2.01 |
| 4 | Gary Nolan | 2.05 |
| 5 | Gaylord Perry | 2.07 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilbur Wood | 24 |
| 2 | Steve Carlton | 23 |
| 3 | Fergie Jenkins | 20 |
| 3 | Mickey Lolich | 20 |
| 3 | Gaylord Perry | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Carlton | 277 |
| 2 | Nolan Ryan | 275 |
| 3 | Mickey Lolich | 216 |
| 4 | Gaylord Perry | 209 |
| 5 | Tom Seaver | 206 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sparky Lyle | 33 |
| 2 | Clay Carroll | 28 |
| 3 | Terry Forster | 24 |
| 4 | Tug McGraw | 23 |
| 5 | Dave Giusti | 22 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Clemente | .400 |
| 1 | Ed Herrmann | .400 |
| 3 | Ken Reitz | .395 |
| 4 | Larry Bowa | .393 |
| 4 | Al Oliver | .393 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 4 |
| 1 | Johnny Bench | 4 |
| 1 | Jim Ray Hart | 4 |
| 1 | Joe Lis | 4 |
| 1 | 4 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Bench | 16 |
| 1 | Al Oliver | 16 |
| 3 | Dick Allen | 14 |
| 3 | Cleon Jones | 14 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 11 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Morgan | 7 |
| 2 | Lou Brock | 6 |
| 2 | Bert Campaneris | 6 |
| 4 | Joe Lovitto | 5 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 4 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Blass | 0.00 |
| 1 | John Curtis | 0.00 |
| 1 | Mike Corkins | 0.00 |
| 1 | Tom Murphy | 0.00 |
| 5 | Fred Norman | 0.50 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dock Ellis | 3 |
| 1 | Woodie Fryman | 3 |
| 1 | Tom Hall | 3 |
| 1 | Rudy May | 3 |
| 1 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Ryan | 42 |
| 2 | Woodie Fryman | 26 |
| 3 | Gaylord Perry | 24 |
| 4 | Rudy May | 23 |
| 5 | Bob Gibson | 22 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sparky Lyle | 4 |
| 1 | Tug McGraw | 4 |
| 3 | Bobby Bolin | 3 |
| 3 | Clay Carroll | 3 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vada Pinson | .393 |
| 2 | Pete Rose | .380 |
| 3 | John Mayberry | .378 |
| 4 | Al Oliver | .364 |
| 5 | Rod Carew | .355 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Mayberry | 9 |
| 1 | Bobby Murcer | 9 |
| 3 | Reggie Smith | 8 |
| 3 | Ron Woods | 8 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Williams | 26 |
| 2 | Dick Allen | 24 |
| 2 | John Mayberry | 24 |
| 2 | Reggie Smith | 24 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 23 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 11 |
| 1 | Joe Morgan | 11 |
| 3 | Bobby Bonds | 10 |
| 3 | Bobby Tolan | 10 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 8 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerry Bell | 0.36 |
| 2 | Luis Tiant | 0.88 |
| 3 | Steve Blass | 0.99 |
| 4 | John Curtis | 1.03 |
| 5 | Jim McAndrew | 1.21 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Gullett | 5 |
| 1 | Blue Moon Odom | 5 |
| 1 | Milt Pappas | 5 |
| 1 | Luis Tiant | 5 |
| 5 | 23 tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Ryan | 68 |
| 2 | Bob Gibson | 54 |
| 3 | Andy Messersmith | 47 |
| 3 | Balor Moore | 47 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 46 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terry Forster | 7 |
| 1 | Tug McGraw | 7 |
| 3 | Pedro Borbon | 5 |
| 3 | Frank Linzy | 5 |
| 3 | Sparky Lyle | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Garr | .335 |
| 2 | Billy Williams | .332 |
| 3 | Cesar Cedeno | .324 |
| 4 | Lou Piniella | .319 |
| 5 | Rod Carew | .318 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nate Colbert | 40 |
| 2 | Dick Allen | 37 |
| 3 | Johnny Bench | 36 |
| 3 | Willie Stargell | 36 |
| 5 | Hank Aaron | 34 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Stargell | 117 |
| 2 | Johnny Bench | 114 |
| 3 | Nate Colbert | 111 |
| 3 | Billy Williams | 111 |
| 5 | Dick Allen | 109 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 61 |
| 2 | Joe Morgan | 57 |
| 3 | Cesar Cedeno | 55 |
| 4 | Dave Nelson | 48 |
| 5 | Bert Campaneris | 44 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Palmer | 1.76 |
| 2 | Gaylord Perry | 1.95 |
| 3 | Roger Nelson | 2.00 |
| 4 | Catfish Hunter | 2.11 |
| 5 | Steve Kline | 2.12 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilbur Wood | 26 |
| 2 | Steve Carlton | 25 |
| 3 | Fergie Jenkins | 23 |
| 4 | Gaylord Perry | 22 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Carlton | 293 |
| 2 | Nolan Ryan | 280 |
| 3 | Mickey Lolich | 247 |
| 4 | Tom Seaver | 243 |
| 5 | Gaylord Perry | 229 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sparky Lyle | 34 |
| 2 | Clay Carroll | 28 |
| 3 | Terry Forster | 24 |
| 3 | Dave Giusti | 24 |
| 3 | Tug McGraw | 24 |