On This Day
Tuesday, May 8, 1973
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orioles | 12 | 13 | .480 | -- |
Tigers | 12 | 14 | .462 | 0.5 |
Brewers | 11 | 13 | .458 | 0.5 |
Indians | 12 | 15 | .444 | 1.0 |
Yankees | 11 | 14 | .440 | 1.0 |
Red Sox | 10 | 14 | .417 | 1.5 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
White Sox | 16 | 6 | .727 | -- |
Royals | 17 | 10 | .630 | 1.5 |
Angels | 13 | 10 | .565 | 3.5 |
Twins | 11 | 11 | .500 | 5.0 |
Athletics | 13 | 14 | .481 | 5.5 |
Rangers | 9 | 13 | .409 | 7.0 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cubs | 16 | 13 | .552 | -- |
Pirates | 12 | 11 | .522 | 1.0 |
Mets | 13 | 14 | .481 | 2.0 |
Expos | 12 | 13 | .480 | 2.0 |
Phillies | 11 | 14 | .440 | 3.0 |
Cardinals | 5 | 20 | .200 | 9.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Giants | 23 | 9 | .719 | -- |
Astros | 20 | 11 | .645 | 2.5 |
Reds | 17 | 11 | .607 | 4.0 |
Dodgers | 16 | 14 | .533 | 6.0 |
Braves | 10 | 17 | .370 | 10.5 |
Padres | 11 | 19 | .367 | 11.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 3 |
1 | Bobby Bonds | 3 |
1 | Dave Campbell | 3 |
1 | Bernie Carbo | 3 |
1 | 10 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Bonds | 2 |
1 | Davey Johnson | 2 |
1 | Willie Stargell | 2 |
4 | Tommie Agee | 1 |
4 | 14 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Bonds | 5 |
1 | Davey Johnson | 5 |
3 | Johnny Bench | 4 |
3 | Ron Blomberg | 4 |
5 | 5 tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Enzo Hernandez | 2 |
2 | Ken Berry | 1 |
2 | Bobby Bonds | 1 |
2 | Al Gallagher | 1 |
2 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Fred Norman | 0.71 |
1 | Gaylord Perry | 0.71 |
3 | Jack Billingham | 0.70 |
4 | Eddie Fisher | 0.67 |
5 | Ken Forsch | 0.56 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Barr | 1 |
1 | Jack Billingham | 1 |
1 | Eddie Fisher | 1 |
1 | Charlie Hudson | 1 |
1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Jack Billingham | 7 |
2 | Bob Gibson | 6 |
3 | Ken Forsch | 5 |
3 | Fergie Jenkins | 5 |
3 | 3 others tied | 5 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Bonham | 1 |
1 | Jim Brewer | 1 |
1 | Terry Forster | 1 |
1 | Steve Foucault | 1 |
1 | 3 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Garry Maddox | .392 |
2 | Ed Kirkpatrick | .389 |
3 | Ron Fairly | .386 |
4 | Bob Watson | .369 |
5 | Bobby Valentine | .366 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Stargell | 10 |
2 | Hank Aaron | 8 |
2 | Bobby Bonds | 8 |
2 | Gene Tenace | 8 |
2 | Jim Wynn | 8 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | John Mayberry | 27 |
2 | Bobby Bonds | 25 |
2 | Bob Watson | 25 |
4 | Al Oliver | 24 |
5 | Bill Melton | 23 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Morgan | 13 |
2 | Cesar Cedeno | 12 |
3 | Bill North | 10 |
4 | Davey Lopes | 9 |
5 | Tommy Harper | 7 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Greif | 0.97 |
2 | Wilbur Wood | 1.23 |
3 | Rudy May | 1.36 |
4 | Ken Holtzman | 1.44 |
5 | Dave McNally | 1.57 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Wilbur Wood | 7 |
2 | Joe Coleman | 6 |
3 | Jack Billingham | 5 |
3 | Ken Holtzman | 5 |
3 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 66 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 52 |
3 | Gaylord Perry | 51 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 51 |
5 | Don Sutton | 48 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Terry Forster | 6 |
2 | Jack Aker | 5 |
2 | Steve Foucault | 5 |
2 | Gene Garber | 5 |
2 | 2 others tied | 5 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Ed Kirkpatrick | .436 |
1 | Manny Mota | .436 |
3 | Bob Watson | .426 |
4 | Johnny Grubb | .421 |
5 | Ron Santo | .404 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Stargell | 5 |
2 | Hank Aaron | 4 |
2 | Bobby Bonds | 4 |
2 | Cesar Cedeno | 4 |
2 | 5 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Bonds | 13 |
1 | Al Oliver | 13 |
1 | Bob Watson | 13 |
4 | Johnny Bench | 12 |
4 | 2 others tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Davey Lopes | 9 |
2 | Cesar Cedeno | 6 |
3 | Dave Concepcion | 5 |
4 | Bert Campaneris | 4 |
4 | 3 others tied | 4 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Rudy May | 0.00 |
2 | Wilbur Wood | 0.50 |
2 | Eddie Fisher | 0.50 |
4 | Reggie Cleveland | 0.53 |
5 | Bill Singer | 0.67 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Wilbur Wood | 4 |
2 | Stan Bahnsen | 3 |
2 | Jerry Bell | 3 |
2 | Jack Billingham | 3 |
2 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Rick Reuschel | 33 |
2 | Gaylord Perry | 25 |
2 | Tom Seaver | 25 |
4 | Jack Billingham | 23 |
4 | Bill Singer | 23 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Terry Forster | 4 |
1 | Steve Foucault | 4 |
3 | Jack Aker | 3 |
3 | Gene Garber | 3 |
3 | John Hiller | 3 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Dusty Baker | .328 |
2 | Bob Watson | .327 |
3 | Billy Williams | .326 |
4 | Rod Carew | .320 |
5 | Ron Santo | .314 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 42 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 39 |
3 | Dick Allen | 38 |
4 | Billy Williams | 37 |
5 | Hank Aaron | 36 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 133 |
2 | Billy Williams | 124 |
3 | Willie Stargell | 120 |
4 | John Mayberry | 119 |
5 | Dick Allen | 116 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Morgan | 62 |
2 | Cesar Cedeno | 59 |
3 | Lou Brock | 58 |
4 | Bert Campaneris | 55 |
5 | Dave Nelson | 46 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Gaylord Perry | 1.97 |
2 | Jim Palmer | 2.01 |
3 | Roger Nelson | 2.06 |
4 | Steve Carlton | 2.23 |
5 | Nolan Ryan | 2.25 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Wilbur Wood | 27 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 26 |
3 | Gaylord Perry | 24 |
4 | Stan Bahnsen | 23 |
5 | Joe Coleman | 22 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 366 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 306 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 259 |
4 | Gaylord Perry | 249 |
5 | Mickey Lolich | 247 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Clay Carroll | 39 |
2 | Sparky Lyle | 35 |
3 | Terry Forster | 33 |
4 | Tug McGraw | 28 |
5 | Dave Giusti | 23 |