On This Day
Tuesday, April 17, 1973
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orioles | 7 | 2 | .778 | -- |
Red Sox | 4 | 3 | .571 | 2.0 |
Tigers | 5 | 4 | .556 | 2.0 |
Indians | 4 | 5 | .444 | 3.0 |
Yankees | 3 | 6 | .333 | 4.0 |
Brewers | 2 | 5 | .286 | 4.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Royals | 8 | 2 | .800 | -- |
Twins | 5 | 3 | .625 | 2.0 |
White Sox | 3 | 4 | .429 | 3.5 |
Angels | 3 | 4 | .429 | 3.5 |
Rangers | 2 | 4 | .333 | 4.0 |
Athletics | 2 | 6 | .250 | 5.0 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pirates | 6 | 1 | .857 | -- |
Cubs | 5 | 3 | .625 | 1.5 |
Mets | 5 | 3 | .625 | 1.5 |
Phillies | 4 | 4 | .500 | 2.5 |
Expos | 3 | 5 | .375 | 3.5 |
Cardinals | 1 | 8 | .111 | 6.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Reds | 9 | 3 | .750 | -- |
Giants | 9 | 4 | .692 | 0.5 |
Dodgers | 6 | 6 | .500 | 3.0 |
Astros | 5 | 8 | .385 | 4.5 |
Padres | 5 | 8 | .385 | 4.5 |
Braves | 3 | 8 | .273 | 5.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Ed Goodson | 6 |
2 | Manny Sanguillen | 4 |
2 | Chris Speier | 4 |
4 | Dick Allen | 3 |
4 | 13 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Carlton Fisk | 2 |
1 | Dave Nelson | 2 |
3 | Bobby Bonds | 1 |
3 | John Briggs | 1 |
3 | 16 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Nelson | 5 |
2 | Chris Speier | 4 |
2 | Danny Walton | 4 |
4 | Ron Cey | 3 |
4 | Bill Melton | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Sandy Alomar | 1 |
1 | Paul Blair | 1 |
1 | Willie Davis | 1 |
1 | Tito Fuentes | 1 |
1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Fergie Jenkins | 1.67 |
2 | Andy Messersmith | 1.00 |
2 | Dick Tidrow | 1.00 |
4 | Ross Grimsley | 0.78 |
5 | Tom Seaver | 0.71 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Bradley | 1 |
1 | Ron Bryant | 1 |
1 | Joe Coleman | 1 |
1 | Eddie Fisher | 1 |
1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Andy Messersmith | 9 |
2 | Ross Grimsley | 7 |
3 | Dick Tidrow | 6 |
4 | Eddie Fisher | 5 |
4 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Barr | 1 |
1 | John Hiller | 1 |
1 | Ray Lamb | 1 |
1 | Randy Moffitt | 1 |
1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Carlton Fisk | .538 |
2 | Dave Concepcion | .500 |
3 | Doug Griffin | .462 |
4 | Ron Fairly | .444 |
5 | Bobby Valentine | .433 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Wynn | 6 |
2 | Carlton Fisk | 5 |
3 | Willie McCovey | 4 |
4 | Hank Aaron | 3 |
4 | 10 others tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | John Mayberry | 14 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 13 |
3 | Cookie Rojas | 11 |
4 | Carlton Fisk | 10 |
4 | Jim Wynn | 10 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Morgan | 8 |
2 | Sandy Alomar | 6 |
3 | Bobby Tolan | 5 |
4 | Cesar Cedeno | 4 |
5 | 3 tied | 3 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Greif | 0.00 |
1 | Pedro Borbon | 0.00 |
1 | Bob Moose | 0.00 |
1 | Roger Moret | 0.00 |
5 | Paul Splittorff | 0.50 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Coleman | 3 |
1 | Jim Kaat | 3 |
1 | Dave McNally | 3 |
4 | Doyle Alexander | 2 |
4 | 19 others tied | 2 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Andy Messersmith | 25 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 23 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 20 |
3 | Don Sutton | 20 |
5 | 2 tied | 19 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Clay Carroll | 3 |
2 | Jim Barr | 2 |
2 | Pedro Borbon | 2 |
2 | Ray Corbin | 2 |
2 | 7 others tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Williams | .332 |
2 | Bill Buckner | .321 |
3 | Dusty Baker | .320 |
4 | Cesar Cedeno | .319 |
5 | Rod Carew | .318 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 43 |
2 | Nate Colbert | 39 |
3 | Hank Aaron | 37 |
3 | Dick Allen | 37 |
3 | Billy Williams | 37 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 130 |
2 | Billy Williams | 124 |
3 | Nate Colbert | 116 |
4 | Willie Stargell | 114 |
5 | 2 tied | 113 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 65 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 64 |
3 | Cesar Cedeno | 58 |
4 | Dave Nelson | 52 |
5 | Bert Campaneris | 51 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Gaylord Perry | 1.82 |
2 | Luis Tiant | 2.02 |
3 | Jim Palmer | 2.04 |
4 | Gary Nolan | 2.08 |
5 | Roger Nelson | 2.10 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 28 |
2 | Gaylord Perry | 26 |
3 | Wilbur Wood | 25 |
4 | Joe Coleman | 22 |
4 | 2 others tied | 22 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 352 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 324 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 263 |
4 | Mickey Lolich | 257 |
5 | 2 tied | 246 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Clay Carroll | 39 |
2 | Sparky Lyle | 35 |
3 | Terry Forster | 29 |
4 | Tug McGraw | 28 |
5 | Dave Giusti | 23 |