On This Day
Wednesday, May 23, 1973
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tigers | 20 | 20 | .500 | -- |
Yankees | 20 | 20 | .500 | 0.0 |
Brewers | 18 | 20 | .474 | 1.0 |
Orioles | 17 | 19 | .472 | 1.0 |
Red Sox | 16 | 20 | .444 | 2.0 |
Indians | 18 | 23 | .439 | 2.5 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
White Sox | 23 | 13 | .639 | -- |
Angels | 21 | 16 | .568 | 2.5 |
Athletics | 23 | 19 | .548 | 3.0 |
Royals | 23 | 19 | .548 | 3.0 |
Twins | 20 | 17 | .541 | 3.5 |
Rangers | 12 | 25 | .324 | 11.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cubs | 25 | 17 | .595 | -- |
Mets | 19 | 17 | .528 | 3.0 |
Pirates | 16 | 19 | .457 | 5.5 |
Expos | 16 | 19 | .457 | 5.5 |
Phillies | 15 | 24 | .385 | 8.5 |
Cardinals | 13 | 24 | .351 | 9.5 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Giants | 28 | 17 | .622 | -- |
Reds | 25 | 16 | .610 | 1.0 |
Astros | 26 | 18 | .591 | 1.5 |
Dodgers | 24 | 18 | .571 | 2.5 |
Braves | 16 | 23 | .410 | 9.0 |
Padres | 16 | 27 | .372 | 11.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Murcer | 4 |
1 | Ken Suarez | 4 |
3 | Harmon Killebrew | 3 |
3 | Amos Otis | 3 |
3 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Sal Bando | 1 |
1 | Mike Corkins | 1 |
1 | Willie Crawford | 1 |
1 | Larry Hisle | 1 |
1 | 9 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Piniella | 4 |
2 | Sal Bando | 3 |
2 | Harmon Killebrew | 3 |
2 | Carlos May | 3 |
5 | 6 tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Concepcion | 2 |
1 | Freddie Patek | 2 |
3 | Dick Allen | 1 |
3 | Sandy Alomar | 1 |
3 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Corkins | 1.00 |
2 | Bill Singer | 0.67 |
3 | Marty Pattin | 0.60 |
4 | Eddie Fisher | 0.43 |
5 | 2 tied | 0.40 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Arlin | 1 |
1 | Bill Bonham | 1 |
1 | Terry Forster | 1 |
1 | Dave Goltz | 1 |
1 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Singer | 8 |
2 | Mike Corkins | 6 |
2 | Marty Pattin | 6 |
4 | Terry Forster | 5 |
5 | 2 tied | 4 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ray Corbin | 1 |
1 | Rollie Fingers | 1 |
1 | Vicente Romo | 1 |
1 | Bob Veale | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Davey Lopes | .371 |
2 | Dave Cash | .354 |
3 | Garry Maddox | .352 |
4 | Bob Watson | .344 |
5 | Ron Fairly | .344 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | John Mayberry | 13 |
2 | Hank Aaron | 12 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 12 |
4 | Darrell Evans | 11 |
5 | 4 tied | 10 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | John Mayberry | 42 |
2 | Johnny Bench | 35 |
3 | Joe Ferguson | 33 |
4 | Reggie Jackson | 32 |
5 | Bill Melton | 31 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Cesar Cedeno | 19 |
2 | Bobby Bonds | 18 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 18 |
4 | Bill North | 15 |
5 | Davey Lopes | 13 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Holtzman | 1.30 |
2 | Randy Moffitt | 1.55 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 1.57 |
4 | Rick Reuschel | 1.68 |
5 | Wilbur Wood | 1.98 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Wilbur Wood | 10 |
2 | Ken Holtzman | 9 |
3 | Joe Coleman | 8 |
4 | Jack Billingham | 7 |
4 | 2 others tied | 7 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 94 |
2 | Bill Singer | 88 |
3 | Steve Carlton | 70 |
4 | Bert Blyleven | 64 |
5 | 2 tied | 63 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jack Aker | 8 |
1 | Terry Forster | 8 |
1 | Tug McGraw | 8 |
1 | Randy Moffitt | 8 |
5 | 2 tied | 7 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Cash | .487 |
2 | Ron Blomberg | .455 |
3 | Jim Ray Hart | .436 |
4 | Willie Crawford | .400 |
4 | 2 others tied | .400 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Duncan | 7 |
2 | John Mayberry | 6 |
3 | Dave May | 5 |
4 | Hank Aaron | 4 |
4 | 3 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 16 |
2 | Dave Duncan | 15 |
2 | Reggie Jackson | 15 |
2 | John Mayberry | 15 |
5 | Frank Robinson | 14 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Bonds | 12 |
2 | Enzo Hernandez | 8 |
3 | Cesar Cedeno | 7 |
4 | Lou Brock | 6 |
5 | 3 tied | 5 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Brett | 0.44 |
2 | Doyle Alexander | 0.47 |
3 | Alan Foster | 0.55 |
4 | Ken Holtzman | 1.06 |
5 | Rick Reuschel | 1.08 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Holtzman | 4 |
2 | Ron Bryant | 3 |
2 | Catfish Hunter | 3 |
2 | Jim Perry | 3 |
2 | Wilbur Wood | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Singer | 42 |
2 | Bert Blyleven | 28 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 28 |
4 | Wilbur Wood | 24 |
5 | Rudy May | 23 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Sparky Lyle | 5 |
2 | Jack Aker | 3 |
2 | John Hiller | 3 |
2 | Jerry Johnson | 3 |
2 | 5 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Grubb | .400 |
2 | Davey Lopes | .380 |
3 | Gary Matthews | .370 |
4 | Manny Mota | .365 |
5 | Bob Watson | .362 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Duncan | 9 |
1 | John Mayberry | 9 |
3 | Hank Aaron | 8 |
4 | Dick Allen | 7 |
4 | 4 others tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 28 |
2 | John Mayberry | 26 |
3 | Reggie Jackson | 24 |
4 | Joe Ferguson | 22 |
4 | 2 others tied | 22 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Bonds | 15 |
2 | Cesar Cedeno | 13 |
2 | Davey Lopes | 13 |
4 | Enzo Hernandez | 11 |
5 | 3 tied | 9 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Skip Lockwood | 1.03 |
2 | Ken Holtzman | 1.03 |
3 | Doyle Alexander | 1.43 |
4 | Jim Palmer | 1.61 |
5 | Rick Reuschel | 1.64 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Holtzman | 7 |
1 | Wilbur Wood | 7 |
3 | Stan Bahnsen | 5 |
3 | Jack Billingham | 5 |
3 | 2 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Singer | 65 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 48 |
3 | Rick Reuschel | 41 |
3 | Luis Tiant | 41 |
3 | Wilbur Wood | 41 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jack Aker | 6 |
1 | Terry Forster | 6 |
1 | John Hiller | 6 |
1 | Sparky Lyle | 6 |
5 | 3 tied | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Williams | .333 |
2 | Bob Watson | .328 |
3 | Cesar Cedeno | .322 |
4 | Pete Rose | .320 |
5 | Rod Carew | .319 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 45 |
2 | Hank Aaron | 40 |
3 | Dick Allen | 39 |
3 | Billy Williams | 39 |
5 | 2 tied | 37 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 143 |
2 | Billy Williams | 132 |
3 | John Mayberry | 129 |
4 | Willie Stargell | 115 |
5 | Bobby Murcer | 114 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Cesar Cedeno | 64 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 61 |
3 | Lou Brock | 59 |
4 | Bobby Bonds | 56 |
5 | Bert Campaneris | 53 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Palmer | 2.03 |
2 | Roger Nelson | 2.11 |
3 | Gaylord Perry | 2.14 |
4 | Ken Holtzman | 2.14 |
5 | Nolan Ryan | 2.16 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Wilbur Wood | 27 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 26 |
3 | Catfish Hunter | 23 |
3 | Gaylord Perry | 23 |
3 | Nolan Ryan | 23 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 380 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 301 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 256 |
4 | Gaylord Perry | 246 |
5 | Mickey Lolich | 241 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Sparky Lyle | 35 |
2 | Clay Carroll | 34 |
3 | Terry Forster | 32 |
4 | Tug McGraw | 28 |
5 | Jack Aker | 25 |