On This Day
Saturday, April 14, 1973
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 4 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
| Orioles | 5 | 1 | .833 | 0.0 |
| Tigers | 3 | 3 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Yankees | 2 | 5 | .286 | 3.5 |
| Indians | 2 | 5 | .286 | 3.5 |
| Brewers | 1 | 3 | .250 | 3.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royals | 6 | 2 | .750 | -- |
| Twins | 4 | 3 | .571 | 1.5 |
| Angels | 3 | 3 | .500 | 2.0 |
| White Sox | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2.5 |
| Rangers | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2.5 |
| Athletics | 2 | 5 | .286 | 3.5 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 4 | 1 | .800 | -- |
| Mets | 4 | 2 | .667 | 0.5 |
| Cubs | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Phillies | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Expos | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Cardinals | 1 | 6 | .143 | 4.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 7 | 2 | .778 | -- |
| Reds | 5 | 3 | .625 | 1.5 |
| Astros | 5 | 4 | .556 | 2.0 |
| Braves | 3 | 5 | .375 | 3.5 |
| Dodgers | 3 | 6 | .333 | 4.0 |
| Padres | 3 | 6 | .333 | 4.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doug Griffin | 4 |
| 2 | Carlton Fisk | 3 |
| 2 | Bill Freehan | 3 |
| 2 | Cito Gaston | 3 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Felipe Alou | 1 |
| 1 | Mike Anderson | 1 |
| 1 | Johnny Bench | 1 |
| 1 | Ray Busse | 1 |
| 1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Anderson | 3 |
| 1 | Gates Brown | 3 |
| 1 | Doug Rader | 3 |
| 4 | Tim Foli | 2 |
| 4 | 9 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Baylor | 1 |
| 1 | Mark Belanger | 1 |
| 1 | Bobby Tolan | 1 |
| 1 | Roy White | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilbur Wood | 1.20 |
| 2 | Bert Blyleven | 1.00 |
| 2 | Steve Carlton | 1.00 |
| 2 | Luis Tiant | 1.00 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 0.75 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doyle Alexander | 1 |
| 1 | Steve Carlton | 1 |
| 1 | Ken Holtzman | 1 |
| 1 | Roger Nelson | 1 |
| 1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bert Blyleven | 8 |
| 2 | Steve Carlton | 7 |
| 3 | Ken Holtzman | 6 |
| 3 | Carl Morton | 6 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Aker | 1 |
| 1 | Clay Carroll | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Veale | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garry Maddox | .471 |
| 2 | Joe Torre | .440 |
| 2 | Bobby Valentine | .440 |
| 4 | Pete Rose | .429 |
| 5 | Alex Johnson | .421 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Wynn | 6 |
| 2 | Willie McCovey | 4 |
| 3 | Larry Hisle | 3 |
| 3 | Reggie Jackson | 3 |
| 5 | 23 tied | 2 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Mayberry | 12 |
| 2 | Jim Wynn | 10 |
| 3 | Reggie Jackson | 8 |
| 3 | Willie McCovey | 8 |
| 3 | Cookie Rojas | 8 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Alomar | 5 |
| 2 | Cesar Cedeno | 3 |
| 2 | Joe Morgan | 3 |
| 2 | Freddie Patek | 3 |
| 2 | Bobby Tolan | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave McNally | 0.00 |
| 1 | Bob Moose | 0.00 |
| 1 | Bill Parsons | 0.00 |
| 1 | Ray Corbin | 0.00 |
| 1 | Randy Moffitt | 0.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doyle Alexander | 2 |
| 1 | Steve Carlton | 2 |
| 1 | Joe Coleman | 2 |
| 1 | Dick Drago | 2 |
| 1 | 9 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Ryan | 23 |
| 2 | Bert Blyleven | 19 |
| 2 | Steve Carlton | 19 |
| 4 | Wilbur Wood | 17 |
| 5 | Andy Messersmith | 16 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedro Borbon | 2 |
| 1 | Ray Corbin | 2 |
| 1 | Bruce Dal Canton | 2 |
| 1 | Phil Hennigan | 2 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Williams | .333 |
| 2 | Cesar Cedeno | .321 |
| 3 | Dusty Baker | .319 |
| 4 | Ralph Garr | .316 |
| 5 | Rod Carew | .315 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Bench | 42 |
| 2 | Dick Allen | 38 |
| 2 | Nate Colbert | 38 |
| 4 | Billy Williams | 37 |
| 5 | Hank Aaron | 36 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Bench | 129 |
| 2 | Billy Williams | 124 |
| 3 | Dick Allen | 115 |
| 4 | Nate Colbert | 114 |
| 4 | Willie Stargell | 114 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 64 |
| 2 | Joe Morgan | 61 |
| 3 | Cesar Cedeno | 58 |
| 4 | Bert Campaneris | 52 |
| 4 | Dave Nelson | 52 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaylord Perry | 1.93 |
| 2 | Gary Nolan | 1.99 |
| 3 | Luis Tiant | 2.02 |
| 4 | Jim Palmer | 2.05 |
| 5 | Roger Nelson | 2.10 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Carlton | 29 |
| 2 | Gaylord Perry | 25 |
| 2 | Wilbur Wood | 25 |
| 4 | Tom Seaver | 23 |
| 5 | Mickey Lolich | 22 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Ryan | 352 |
| 2 | Steve Carlton | 329 |
| 3 | Tom Seaver | 264 |
| 4 | Mickey Lolich | 261 |
| 5 | Bert Blyleven | 247 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clay Carroll | 38 |
| 2 | Sparky Lyle | 35 |
| 3 | Terry Forster | 29 |
| 4 | Tug McGraw | 28 |
| 5 | Dave Giusti | 22 |