On This Day
Wednesday, August 29, 1973
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orioles | 76 | 53 | .589 | -- |
Red Sox | 72 | 59 | .550 | 5.0 |
Tigers | 71 | 62 | .534 | 7.0 |
Yankees | 68 | 66 | .507 | 10.5 |
Brewers | 63 | 67 | .485 | 13.5 |
Indians | 55 | 78 | .414 | 23.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Athletics | 78 | 54 | .591 | -- |
Royals | 74 | 59 | .556 | 4.5 |
Angels | 61 | 67 | .477 | 15.0 |
White Sox | 63 | 70 | .474 | 15.5 |
Twins | 62 | 69 | .473 | 15.5 |
Rangers | 46 | 85 | .351 | 31.5 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cardinals | 67 | 65 | .508 | -- |
Pirates | 63 | 65 | .492 | 2.0 |
Cubs | 64 | 67 | .489 | 2.5 |
Expos | 62 | 69 | .473 | 4.5 |
Mets | 61 | 70 | .466 | 5.5 |
Phillies | 61 | 71 | .462 | 6.0 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dodgers | 82 | 51 | .617 | -- |
Reds | 79 | 55 | .590 | 3.5 |
Giants | 73 | 58 | .557 | 8.0 |
Astros | 68 | 67 | .504 | 15.0 |
Braves | 64 | 70 | .478 | 18.5 |
Padres | 48 | 84 | .364 | 33.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Carl Yastrzemski | 4 |
2 | Hank Aaron | 3 |
2 | Doug Griffin | 3 |
2 | Ken Griffey | 3 |
2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Dave Kingman | 2 |
2 | Bob Bailey | 1 |
2 | Bobby Bonds | 1 |
2 | John Briggs | 1 |
2 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Bob Bailey | 5 |
2 | Al Kaline | 3 |
3 | Sal Bando | 2 |
3 | John Briggs | 2 |
3 | 14 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Baylor | 1 |
1 | Bobby Bonds | 1 |
1 | Lou Brock | 1 |
1 | Nate Colbert | 1 |
1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 2.50 |
2 | Jack Billingham | 2.20 |
3 | Tom Bradley | 0.88 |
3 | Doc Medich | 0.88 |
5 | Jerry Koosman | 0.78 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Doyle Alexander | 1 |
1 | Jack Billingham | 1 |
1 | Tom Bradley | 1 |
1 | Steve Busby | 1 |
1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Jack Billingham | 11 |
2 | Ken Brett | 10 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 10 |
4 | Tom Bradley | 7 |
4 | 2 others tied | 7 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Doug Bird | 1 |
1 | Bobby Bolin | 1 |
1 | Buzz Capra | 1 |
1 | Roric Harrison | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rod Carew | .353 |
2 | Pete Rose | .345 |
3 | Tony Perez | .313 |
4 | Bob Watson | .313 |
5 | Bobby Murcer | .313 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Davey Johnson | 37 |
2 | Willie Stargell | 35 |
3 | Bobby Bonds | 34 |
3 | Darrell Evans | 34 |
5 | Hank Aaron | 33 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Reggie Jackson | 105 |
2 | John Mayberry | 93 |
3 | Johnny Bench | 92 |
4 | Willie Stargell | 91 |
5 | Darrell Evans | 90 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Morgan | 56 |
2 | Lou Brock | 52 |
3 | Cesar Cedeno | 44 |
4 | Bill North | 43 |
5 | 2 tied | 35 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Seaver | 1.74 |
2 | Terry Forster | 2.08 |
3 | Don Sutton | 2.20 |
4 | Lindy McDaniel | 2.22 |
5 | Wayne Twitchell | 2.23 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Wilbur Wood | 21 |
2 | Ron Bryant | 20 |
3 | Ken Holtzman | 19 |
4 | Jim Colborn | 18 |
4 | 2 others tied | 18 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 314 |
2 | Bert Blyleven | 203 |
3 | Bill Singer | 198 |
4 | Tom Seaver | 196 |
5 | Steve Carlton | 192 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | John Hiller | 29 |
2 | Sparky Lyle | 26 |
3 | Mike Marshall | 25 |
4 | Jim Brewer | 17 |
4 | Rollie Fingers | 17 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Hank Aaron | .455 |
2 | Ralph Garr | .446 |
3 | Ken Singleton | .442 |
4 | Rich Coggins | .419 |
5 | Luis Aparicio | .395 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Bill Robinson | 7 |
2 | Davey Johnson | 6 |
3 | Hank Aaron | 5 |
3 | Bill Sudakis | 5 |
5 | 4 tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Hank Aaron | 17 |
2 | Bill Robinson | 15 |
3 | Davey Johnson | 14 |
4 | Ralph Garr | 13 |
5 | Tony Oliva | 12 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 8 |
1 | Joe Morgan | 8 |
3 | Dave Nelson | 6 |
3 | Bill North | 6 |
5 | 2 tied | 5 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Jerry Koosman | 0.00 |
2 | John Hiller | 0.66 |
3 | Pedro Borbon | 0.67 |
4 | Tom Bradley | 0.84 |
5 | Joe Decker | 0.87 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Doyle Alexander | 3 |
1 | Vida Blue | 3 |
1 | Tom Bradley | 3 |
1 | Ron Bryant | 3 |
1 | 8 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 39 |
2 | Wayne Twitchell | 26 |
3 | Bill Bonham | 23 |
3 | Joe Decker | 23 |
5 | Bill Singer | 22 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Bobby Bolin | 4 |
1 | Elias Sosa | 4 |
3 | Rollie Fingers | 3 |
3 | Bob Locker | 3 |
5 | 6 tied | 2 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Don Baylor | .444 |
2 | Ralph Garr | .395 |
3 | Pete Rose | .393 |
4 | Chris Chambliss | .384 |
5 | Merv Rettenmund | .373 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Davey Johnson | 12 |
2 | Bill Robinson | 10 |
3 | Joe Morgan | 8 |
3 | Bill Sudakis | 8 |
5 | 5 tied | 7 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Dusty Baker | 27 |
2 | Ken Singleton | 26 |
3 | Davey Johnson | 24 |
3 | George Scott | 24 |
5 | 3 tied | 23 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 18 |
1 | Joe Morgan | 18 |
3 | Tommy Harper | 14 |
4 | Rod Carew | 13 |
5 | Dave Nelson | 10 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Seaver | 1.00 |
2 | Pedro Borbon | 1.14 |
3 | Steve Rogers | 1.24 |
4 | Mike Corkins | 1.35 |
5 | Don Sutton | 1.40 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Vida Blue | 6 |
1 | Mike Cuellar | 6 |
1 | Roger Moret | 6 |
1 | Jim Palmer | 6 |
5 | 6 tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 75 |
2 | Jim Bibby | 52 |
3 | Jon Matlack | 50 |
4 | Joe Coleman | 47 |
4 | Rick Reuschel | 47 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | John Hiller | 8 |
2 | Rollie Fingers | 7 |
3 | Doug Bird | 6 |
3 | Bobby Bolin | 6 |
5 | 3 tied | 5 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Rod Carew | .348 |
2 | Pete Rose | .342 |
3 | Bob Watson | .316 |
4 | Bobby Murcer | .312 |
5 | Ralph Garr | .311 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Hank Aaron | 42 |
2 | Bobby Bonds | 39 |
3 | Davey Johnson | 38 |
3 | Willie Stargell | 38 |
5 | Darrell Evans | 36 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Johnny Bench | 125 |
2 | John Mayberry | 122 |
3 | Reggie Jackson | 116 |
4 | Bobby Murcer | 105 |
5 | 2 tied | 104 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Joe Morgan | 70 |
2 | Lou Brock | 63 |
3 | Cesar Cedeno | 54 |
4 | Dave Nelson | 48 |
5 | Bert Campaneris | 45 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Tom Seaver | 1.92 |
2 | Terry Forster | 2.02 |
3 | Don Sutton | 2.07 |
4 | Lindy McDaniel | 2.08 |
5 | Bert Blyleven | 2.34 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Ron Bryant | 24 |
1 | Ken Holtzman | 24 |
3 | Joe Coleman | 23 |
3 | Wilbur Wood | 23 |
5 | 4 tied | 22 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 410 |
2 | Bert Blyleven | 268 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 259 |
4 | Steve Carlton | 246 |
5 | Gaylord Perry | 243 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Sparky Lyle | 33 |
2 | John Hiller | 30 |
2 | Mike Marshall | 30 |
4 | Clay Carroll | 24 |
4 | Tug McGraw | 24 |