On This Day
Monday, May 21, 1973
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tigers | 20 | 18 | .526 | -- |
Orioles | 17 | 18 | .486 | 1.5 |
Yankees | 18 | 20 | .474 | 2.0 |
Brewers | 17 | 19 | .472 | 2.0 |
Red Sox | 15 | 19 | .441 | 3.0 |
Indians | 17 | 23 | .425 | 4.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
White Sox | 21 | 13 | .618 | -- |
Angels | 21 | 14 | .600 | 0.5 |
Royals | 23 | 17 | .575 | 1.0 |
Athletics | 21 | 19 | .525 | 3.0 |
Twins | 18 | 17 | .514 | 3.5 |
Rangers | 12 | 23 | .343 | 9.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cubs | 24 | 16 | .600 | -- |
Mets | 19 | 16 | .543 | 2.5 |
Pirates | 16 | 18 | .471 | 5.0 |
Expos | 15 | 18 | .455 | 5.5 |
Phillies | 14 | 24 | .368 | 9.0 |
Cardinals | 12 | 24 | .333 | 10.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Astros | 26 | 16 | .619 | -- |
Giants | 27 | 17 | .614 | 0.0 |
Reds | 23 | 16 | .590 | 1.5 |
Dodgers | 23 | 17 | .575 | 2.0 |
Braves | 16 | 22 | .421 | 8.0 |
Padres | 15 | 26 | .366 | 10.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Buddy Bell | 4 |
2 | Ed Goodson | 3 |
2 | Richie Hebner | 3 |
2 | George Hendrick | 3 |
2 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ed Goodson | 1 |
1 | George Hendrick | 1 |
1 | Deron Johnson | 1 |
1 | Greg Luzinski | 1 |
1 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Chris Speier | 4 |
2 | Jesus Alou | 2 |
2 | Luis Aparicio | 2 |
2 | Buddy Bell | 2 |
2 | 9 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Bonds | 2 |
2 | Larry Bowa | 1 |
2 | Dwight Evans | 1 |
2 | Gary Matthews | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Luis Tiant | 1.20 |
2 | Catfish Hunter | 0.58 |
3 | Bruce Dal Canton | 0.50 |
4 | Steve Blass | 0.44 |
5 | Jim Palmer | 0.44 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Blass | 1 |
1 | Ron Bryant | 1 |
1 | Catfish Hunter | 1 |
1 | Gaylord Perry | 1 |
1 | Luis Tiant | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Catfish Hunter | 7 |
1 | Jim Palmer | 7 |
3 | Luis Tiant | 6 |
4 | Steve Blass | 4 |
4 | 3 others tied | 4 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Giusti | 1 |
1 | Randy Moffitt | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Watson | .354 |
2 | Ron Santo | .346 |
3 | Dave Cash | .343 |
4 | Garry Maddox | .342 |
5 | Ron Fairly | .341 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Stargell | 12 |
2 | Hank Aaron | 11 |
2 | Darrell Evans | 11 |
2 | John Mayberry | 11 |
5 | 3 tied | 10 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | John Mayberry | 38 |
2 | Johnny Bench | 35 |
3 | Joe Ferguson | 33 |
4 | Bill Melton | 30 |
5 | Reggie Jackson | 29 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Cesar Cedeno | 19 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 17 |
3 | Bobby Bonds | 15 |
4 | Bill North | 14 |
5 | Davey Lopes | 13 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Holtzman | 1.44 |
2 | Randy Moffitt | 1.55 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 1.57 |
4 | Bill Singer | 1.67 |
5 | Rick Reuschel | 1.68 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Wilbur Wood | 10 |
2 | Joe Coleman | 8 |
2 | Ken Holtzman | 8 |
4 | Jack Billingham | 7 |
4 | 2 others tied | 7 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 94 |
2 | Bill Singer | 80 |
3 | Steve Carlton | 70 |
4 | Bert Blyleven | 64 |
5 | Wilbur Wood | 63 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jack Aker | 8 |
1 | Terry Forster | 8 |
1 | Tug McGraw | 8 |
1 | Randy Moffitt | 8 |
5 | John Hiller | 7 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Blomberg | .455 |
2 | Dave Cash | .419 |
3 | Bert Campaneris | .404 |
3 | Dave May | .404 |
5 | Davey Lopes | .391 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Duncan | 8 |
2 | Johnny Bench | 5 |
2 | Dave May | 5 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 5 |
5 | 6 tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 20 |
2 | Ron Cey | 16 |
2 | Dave Duncan | 16 |
4 | Joe Ferguson | 13 |
5 | 6 tied | 12 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Bonds | 10 |
2 | Enzo Hernandez | 9 |
3 | Cesar Cedeno | 7 |
4 | Lou Brock | 6 |
5 | Bert Campaneris | 5 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Brett | 0.44 |
2 | Dave Roberts | 0.50 |
3 | Alan Foster | 0.55 |
4 | Doyle Alexander | 0.64 |
5 | Bob Locker | 0.75 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Jack Billingham | 3 |
1 | Ron Bryant | 3 |
1 | Ken Holtzman | 3 |
1 | Catfish Hunter | 3 |
1 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Singer | 34 |
2 | Bert Blyleven | 28 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 28 |
4 | Wilbur Wood | 24 |
5 | 4 tied | 20 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Sparky Lyle | 5 |
2 | Randy Moffitt | 4 |
3 | Jack Aker | 3 |
3 | Jim Brewer | 3 |
3 | 3 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Davey Lopes | .379 |
2 | Johnny Grubb | .375 |
3 | Bob Watson | .372 |
4 | Gary Matthews | .364 |
5 | Manny Mota | .360 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Duncan | 9 |
1 | Darrell Evans | 9 |
1 | Willie Stargell | 9 |
4 | John Mayberry | 8 |
5 | 5 tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 29 |
2 | John Mayberry | 24 |
3 | Darrell Evans | 23 |
3 | Joe Ferguson | 23 |
5 | Al Oliver | 22 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Cesar Cedeno | 13 |
1 | Davey Lopes | 13 |
3 | Bobby Bonds | 12 |
4 | Enzo Hernandez | 10 |
4 | Bill North | 10 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Holtzman | 1.19 |
2 | Bill Singer | 1.38 |
3 | Rudy May | 1.40 |
4 | Doyle Alexander | 1.43 |
5 | Jim Palmer | 1.61 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Wilbur Wood | 8 |
2 | Ken Holtzman | 6 |
2 | Bill Singer | 6 |
4 | Jack Billingham | 5 |
4 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Singer | 67 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 57 |
3 | Steve Carlton | 45 |
4 | Luis Tiant | 44 |
5 | Wilbur Wood | 43 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Terry Forster | 7 |
2 | Jack Aker | 6 |
2 | John Hiller | 6 |
2 | Sparky Lyle | 6 |
2 | 2 others tied | 6 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Williams | .339 |
2 | Bob Watson | .332 |
3 | Cesar Cedeno | .321 |
4 | Pete Rose | .320 |
5 | Bill Buckner | .315 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 45 |
2 | Billy Williams | 40 |
3 | Hank Aaron | 39 |
3 | Dick Allen | 39 |
5 | 2 tied | 37 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 143 |
2 | Billy Williams | 133 |
3 | John Mayberry | 125 |
4 | Willie Stargell | 115 |
5 | Bobby Murcer | 113 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Cesar Cedeno | 64 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 60 |
3 | Lou Brock | 59 |
4 | Bert Campaneris | 54 |
5 | Bobby Bonds | 53 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Palmer | 2.03 |
2 | Roger Nelson | 2.11 |
3 | Gaylord Perry | 2.14 |
4 | Ken Holtzman | 2.20 |
5 | Catfish Hunter | 2.25 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Wilbur Wood | 27 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 26 |
3 | Catfish Hunter | 24 |
4 | Gaylord Perry | 23 |
4 | Nolan Ryan | 23 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 386 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 310 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 259 |
4 | Bert Blyleven | 248 |
4 | Mickey Lolich | 248 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Sparky Lyle | 37 |
2 | Clay Carroll | 34 |
3 | Terry Forster | 32 |
4 | Tug McGraw | 28 |
5 | Jack Aker | 25 |