On This Day
Saturday, April 28, 1973
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orioles | 10 | 8 | .556 | -- |
Brewers | 9 | 8 | .529 | 0.5 |
Tigers | 9 | 10 | .474 | 1.5 |
Red Sox | 7 | 9 | .438 | 2.0 |
Yankees | 7 | 10 | .412 | 2.5 |
Indians | 8 | 12 | .400 | 3.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Royals | 13 | 7 | .650 | -- |
White Sox | 9 | 5 | .643 | 1.0 |
Twins | 9 | 6 | .600 | 1.5 |
Angels | 9 | 7 | .563 | 2.0 |
Athletics | 8 | 11 | .421 | 4.5 |
Rangers | 5 | 10 | .333 | 5.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pirates | 8 | 5 | .615 | -- |
Cubs | 11 | 8 | .579 | 0.0 |
Mets | 11 | 8 | .579 | 0.0 |
Phillies | 9 | 8 | .529 | 1.0 |
Expos | 7 | 10 | .412 | 3.0 |
Cardinals | 2 | 15 | .118 | 8.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Giants | 18 | 5 | .783 | -- |
Reds | 12 | 8 | .600 | 4.5 |
Astros | 13 | 10 | .565 | 5.0 |
Dodgers | 9 | 11 | .450 | 7.5 |
Braves | 7 | 12 | .368 | 9.0 |
Padres | 7 | 14 | .333 | 10.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Matty Alou | 4 |
2 | Ollie Brown | 3 |
2 | Dave Cash | 3 |
2 | Tommy Davis | 3 |
2 | 8 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Murcer | 2 |
2 | Matty Alou | 1 |
2 | Bobby Bonds | 1 |
2 | Steve Braun | 1 |
2 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Murcer | 5 |
2 | Ollie Brown | 3 |
2 | Elliott Maddox | 3 |
2 | Lou Piniella | 3 |
2 | Jim Wynn | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bert Campaneris | 1 |
1 | Cesar Cedeno | 1 |
1 | Willie Davis | 1 |
1 | Ralph Garr | 1 |
1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Ruthven | 2.67 |
2 | Jon Matlack | 1.29 |
3 | Jim Willoughby | 1.20 |
4 | Don Sutton | 1.12 |
5 | Luis Tiant | 1.10 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Stan Bahnsen | 1 |
1 | Jerry Bell | 1 |
1 | Gene Garber | 1 |
1 | Fred Gladding | 1 |
1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Luis Tiant | 11 |
2 | Jon Matlack | 9 |
2 | Don Sutton | 9 |
4 | Jim Palmer | 8 |
4 | Dick Ruthven | 8 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jack Aker | 1 |
1 | Terry Forster | 1 |
1 | Tug McGraw | 1 |
1 | Mac Scarce | 1 |
1 | Jim York | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Fairly | .421 |
2 | Garry Maddox | .392 |
3 | Carlton Fisk | .389 |
4 | Ed Kirkpatrick | .386 |
5 | Thurman Munson | .383 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Wynn | 7 |
2 | Carlton Fisk | 6 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 6 |
4 | Hank Aaron | 5 |
4 | 12 others tied | 5 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | John Mayberry | 19 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 16 |
2 | Jim Wynn | 16 |
4 | Bobby Bonds | 14 |
4 | 8 others tied | 14 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Morgan | 11 |
2 | Cesar Cedeno | 8 |
3 | Bill North | 7 |
4 | Sandy Alomar | 6 |
4 | Freddie Patek | 6 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Greif | 0.86 |
2 | Dave McNally | 1.01 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 1.12 |
4 | Randy Moffitt | 1.33 |
5 | Jerry Koosman | 1.44 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 4 |
1 | Joe Coleman | 4 |
1 | Juan Marichal | 4 |
1 | Wilbur Wood | 4 |
5 | 20 tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 54 |
2 | Gaylord Perry | 38 |
3 | Steve Carlton | 37 |
4 | Don Sutton | 36 |
5 | Bill Singer | 33 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Tug McGraw | 5 |
2 | Steve Foucault | 4 |
2 | Jim York | 4 |
4 | Jack Aker | 3 |
4 | 9 others tied | 3 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Williams | .335 |
2 | Dusty Baker | .329 |
3 | Bob Watson | .318 |
4 | Rod Carew | .317 |
5 | Lou Piniella | .315 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 42 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 38 |
3 | Dick Allen | 36 |
3 | Nate Colbert | 36 |
3 | Billy Williams | 36 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 129 |
2 | Billy Williams | 125 |
3 | Willie Stargell | 121 |
4 | John Mayberry | 115 |
5 | 2 tied | 113 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Morgan | 63 |
2 | Lou Brock | 62 |
3 | Cesar Cedeno | 58 |
4 | Bert Campaneris | 53 |
5 | Dave Nelson | 50 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Palmer | 1.97 |
2 | Gaylord Perry | 1.97 |
3 | Gary Nolan | 2.05 |
4 | Roger Nelson | 2.11 |
5 | Steve Carlton | 2.13 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 28 |
2 | Gaylord Perry | 25 |
2 | Wilbur Wood | 25 |
4 | Stan Bahnsen | 22 |
4 | Jim Palmer | 22 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 371 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 323 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 258 |
4 | Mickey Lolich | 257 |
4 | Gaylord Perry | 257 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Clay Carroll | 39 |
2 | Sparky Lyle | 34 |
3 | Terry Forster | 31 |
4 | Tug McGraw | 30 |
5 | Dave Giusti | 22 |