On This Day
Saturday, September 23, 1972
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Red Sox | 79 | 66 | .545 | -- |
Tigers | 80 | 67 | .544 | 0.0 |
Orioles | 77 | 69 | .527 | 2.5 |
Yankees | 76 | 70 | .521 | 3.5 |
Indians | 67 | 81 | .453 | 13.5 |
Brewers | 61 | 86 | .415 | 19.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Athletics | 86 | 59 | .593 | -- |
White Sox | 82 | 63 | .566 | 4.0 |
Twins | 75 | 69 | .521 | 10.5 |
Royals | 71 | 73 | .493 | 14.5 |
Angels | 68 | 78 | .466 | 18.5 |
Rangers | 52 | 93 | .359 | 34.0 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pirates | 92 | 54 | .630 | -- |
Cubs | 81 | 65 | .555 | 11.0 |
Mets | 75 | 70 | .517 | 16.5 |
Cardinals | 70 | 78 | .473 | 23.0 |
Expos | 66 | 79 | .455 | 25.5 |
Phillies | 55 | 91 | .377 | 37.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Reds | 90 | 56 | .616 | -- |
Astros | 81 | 64 | .559 | 8.5 |
Dodgers | 79 | 67 | .541 | 11.0 |
Braves | 68 | 78 | .466 | 22.0 |
Giants | 63 | 84 | .429 | 27.5 |
Padres | 55 | 89 | .382 | 34.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Glenn Beckert | 4 |
1 | Paul Blair | 4 |
1 | Jose Cruz | 4 |
1 | Pat Kelly | 4 |
1 | Lee May | 4 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Bernie Allen | 1 |
1 | Ron Blomberg | 1 |
1 | Darrell Evans | 1 |
1 | Ron Fairly | 1 |
1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Chris Speier | 4 |
1 | Steve Yeager | 4 |
3 | Carmen Fanzone | 3 |
3 | Don Kessinger | 3 |
3 | Billy Williams | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 1 |
1 | Jose Cruz | 1 |
1 | Bill Fahey | 1 |
1 | Johnny Jeter | 1 |
1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Wilson | 1.50 |
2 | Dave McNally | 1.00 |
2 | Dick Woodson | 1.00 |
4 | Mickey Lolich | 0.75 |
5 | Bob Gibson | 0.60 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Arlin | 1 |
1 | Joe Decker | 1 |
1 | Rollie Fingers | 1 |
1 | Rich Gossage | 1 |
1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Woodson | 8 |
2 | Rich Hand | 7 |
2 | Doug Rau | 7 |
4 | Tom Bradley | 6 |
4 | 5 others tied | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Bonham | 1 |
1 | Terry Forster | 1 |
1 | Wayne Granger | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Williams | .335 |
2 | Dusty Baker | .328 |
3 | Cesar Cedeno | .326 |
4 | Rod Carew | .323 |
5 | Ralph Garr | .322 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Nate Colbert | 38 |
2 | Johnny Bench | 37 |
3 | Dick Allen | 36 |
4 | Billy Williams | 34 |
5 | Willie Stargell | 33 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 117 |
2 | Billy Williams | 114 |
3 | Willie Stargell | 112 |
4 | Dick Allen | 108 |
5 | Nate Colbert | 104 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 60 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 56 |
3 | Cesar Cedeno | 52 |
4 | Bert Campaneris | 44 |
4 | Dave Nelson | 44 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Luis Tiant | 1.93 |
2 | Jim Palmer | 1.97 |
3 | Gaylord Perry | 2.01 |
4 | Gary Nolan | 2.05 |
5 | Catfish Hunter | 2.05 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 25 |
2 | Wilbur Wood | 24 |
3 | Gaylord Perry | 22 |
4 | Mickey Lolich | 21 |
5 | 4 tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 290 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 283 |
3 | Mickey Lolich | 230 |
4 | Tom Seaver | 222 |
5 | Gaylord Perry | 218 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Sparky Lyle | 34 |
2 | Clay Carroll | 33 |
3 | Terry Forster | 27 |
4 | Tug McGraw | 23 |
5 | Dave Giusti | 22 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Dusty Baker | .462 |
2 | Lee May | .417 |
3 | Steve Yeager | .415 |
4 | Dave Kingman | .410 |
5 | Rod Carew | .391 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 7 |
2 | John Mayberry | 6 |
3 | Billy Williams | 5 |
4 | Ron Fairly | 4 |
4 | Dave Kingman | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 20 |
2 | John Mayberry | 19 |
3 | Matty Alou | 13 |
3 | Billy Williams | 13 |
5 | 2 tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Morgan | 9 |
2 | Bert Campaneris | 6 |
2 | Dave Nelson | 6 |
4 | Jose Cardenal | 5 |
5 | 7 tied | 4 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Sutton | 0.00 |
1 | Doyle Alexander | 0.00 |
1 | Rich Gossage | 0.00 |
4 | Phil Niekro | 0.67 |
5 | Bert Blyleven | 1.00 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Bahnsen | 3 |
1 | Bert Blyleven | 3 |
1 | Joe Coleman | 3 |
1 | Woodie Fryman | 3 |
1 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 30 |
2 | Gaylord Perry | 29 |
3 | Joe Coleman | 26 |
4 | Tom Bradley | 24 |
5 | 3 tied | 23 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Clay Carroll | 7 |
2 | Terry Forster | 4 |
3 | Jack Aker | 3 |
3 | Bill Bonham | 3 |
3 | Sparky Lyle | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Jose Cardenal | .356 |
2 | Lou Brock | .349 |
3 | Roberto Clemente | .348 |
4 | Billy Williams | .344 |
5 | Steve Yeager | .343 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | John Mayberry | 11 |
2 | Johnny Bench | 9 |
2 | Billy Williams | 9 |
4 | Bobby Murcer | 8 |
5 | John Milner | 7 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | John Mayberry | 32 |
2 | Johnny Bench | 27 |
2 | Billy Williams | 27 |
4 | Cesar Cedeno | 19 |
4 | 4 others tied | 19 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Morgan | 15 |
2 | Lou Brock | 10 |
2 | Bert Campaneris | 10 |
4 | Dave Nelson | 8 |
5 | 3 tied | 7 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Luis Tiant | 0.76 |
2 | Jerry Bell | 0.85 |
3 | Nolan Ryan | 1.44 |
4 | Steve Busby | 1.44 |
5 | Steve Blass | 1.57 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Luis Tiant | 6 |
2 | Bert Blyleven | 5 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 5 |
2 | Joe Coleman | 5 |
2 | 5 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 67 |
2 | Bob Gibson | 51 |
3 | Andy Messersmith | 49 |
4 | Bert Blyleven | 44 |
4 | Don Sutton | 44 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Clay Carroll | 8 |
2 | Terry Forster | 6 |
2 | Sparky Lyle | 6 |
4 | Tug McGraw | 5 |
5 | 6 tied | 4 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Williams | .334 |
2 | Dusty Baker | .330 |
3 | Rod Carew | .329 |
4 | Ralph Garr | .327 |
5 | Cesar Cedeno | .320 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Nate Colbert | 39 |
2 | Johnny Bench | 38 |
3 | Dick Allen | 37 |
4 | Billy Williams | 36 |
5 | Willie Stargell | 35 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 119 |
1 | Billy Williams | 119 |
3 | Willie Stargell | 114 |
4 | Dick Allen | 109 |
5 | Nate Colbert | 108 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 60 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 59 |
3 | Cesar Cedeno | 53 |
4 | Dave Nelson | 46 |
5 | Bert Campaneris | 44 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Palmer | 1.90 |
2 | Luis Tiant | 1.93 |
3 | Gaylord Perry | 1.95 |
4 | Catfish Hunter | 2.04 |
5 | Don Sutton | 2.17 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 26 |
2 | Wilbur Wood | 25 |
3 | Gaylord Perry | 23 |
4 | Fergie Jenkins | 22 |
5 | 3 tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 294 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 290 |
3 | Mickey Lolich | 247 |
4 | Tom Seaver | 245 |
5 | Gaylord Perry | 223 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Sparky Lyle | 34 |
2 | Clay Carroll | 33 |
3 | Terry Forster | 27 |
4 | Dave Giusti | 23 |
4 | Tug McGraw | 23 |