On This Day
Sunday, April 16, 1972
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
| Orioles | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| Brewers | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| Red Sox | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1.0 |
| Yankees | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1.0 |
| Indians | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royals | 3 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
| Twins | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Angels | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Athletics | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.5 |
| Rangers | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.5 |
| White Sox | 0 | 3 | .000 | 3.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expos | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
| Pirates | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Cubs | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Phillies | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Mets | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Cardinals | 0 | 2 | .000 | 2.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | -- |
| Padres | 2 | 1 | .667 | 0.5 |
| Dodgers | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Reds | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Braves | 1 | 2 | .333 | 1.5 |
| Astros | 0 | 2 | .000 | 2.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralph Garr | 6 |
| 2 | Dick Allen | 4 |
| 2 | Dave Kingman | 4 |
| 4 | Mark Belanger | 3 |
| 4 | 10 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Darwin | 1 |
| 1 | Tommy Helms | 1 |
| 1 | Dave Kingman | 1 |
| 1 | Tony Perez | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Watson | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Kingman | 6 |
| 2 | Tommy Helms | 3 |
| 2 | Joe Morgan | 3 |
| 2 | Bob Watson | 3 |
| 5 | 7 tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Bonds | 2 |
| 1 | Joe Morgan | 2 |
| 1 | Bobby Tolan | 2 |
| 4 | Dick Allen | 1 |
| 4 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Blass | 2.50 |
| 1 | Gary Nolan | 2.50 |
| 3 | Gary Gentry | 1.00 |
| 3 | Burt Hooton | 1.00 |
| 3 | Ron Reed | 1.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Blass | 1 |
| 1 | Pete Broberg | 1 |
| 1 | Tom Burgmeier | 1 |
| 1 | Ray Corbin | 1 |
| 1 | 8 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Greif | 8 |
| 2 | Burt Hooton | 7 |
| 3 | Steve Blass | 5 |
| 3 | Pat Jarvis | 5 |
| 3 | Gary Nolan | 5 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doyle Alexander | 1 |
| 1 | Clay Carroll | 1 |
| 1 | Bruce Dal Canton | 1 |
| 1 | Wayne Granger | 1 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Alomar | .667 |
| 2 | Ralph Garr | .583 |
| 3 | Dick Green | .571 |
| 3 | Denis Menke | .571 |
| 5 | Steve Hovley | .500 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Darwin | 2 |
| 2 | Dick Allen | 1 |
| 2 | Ed Brinkman | 1 |
| 2 | Dave Duncan | 1 |
| 2 | 16 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Kingman | 6 |
| 2 | Bobby Darwin | 3 |
| 2 | Tito Fuentes | 3 |
| 2 | Tommy Helms | 3 |
| 2 | 6 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Bonds | 2 |
| 1 | Joe Morgan | 2 |
| 1 | Bobby Tolan | 2 |
| 4 | Tommie Agee | 1 |
| 4 | 21 others tied | 1 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Greif | 0.00 |
| 1 | Burt Hooton | 0.00 |
| 1 | Andy Messersmith | 0.00 |
| 1 | Dick Bosman | 0.00 |
| 1 | 24 others tied | 0.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Burgmeier | 2 |
| 2 | Steve Blass | 1 |
| 2 | Pete Broberg | 1 |
| 2 | Steve Carlton | 1 |
| 2 | 18 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Lolich | 9 |
| 1 | Andy Messersmith | 9 |
| 3 | Bill Greif | 8 |
| 3 | Bill Stoneman | 8 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 7 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doyle Alexander | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Brewer | 1 |
| 1 | Mike Caldwell | 1 |
| 1 | Clay Carroll | 1 |
| 1 | 11 others tied | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Torre | .366 |
| 2 | Glenn Beckert | .345 |
| 3 | Ralph Garr | .343 |
| 4 | Roberto Clemente | .341 |
| 5 | Tony Oliva | .338 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Stargell | 43 |
| 2 | Hank Aaron | 42 |
| 3 | Lee May | 39 |
| 4 | Deron Johnson | 34 |
| 5 | Earl Williams | 33 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Torre | 131 |
| 2 | Harmon Killebrew | 115 |
| 2 | Willie Stargell | 115 |
| 4 | Hank Aaron | 108 |
| 5 | Lee May | 98 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 63 |
| 2 | Amos Otis | 50 |
| 3 | Freddie Patek | 45 |
| 4 | Joe Morgan | 41 |
| 5 | Sandy Alomar | 37 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Seaver | 1.80 |
| 2 | Vida Blue | 1.89 |
| 3 | Wilbur Wood | 1.89 |
| 4 | Dave Roberts | 2.18 |
| 5 | Don Wilson | 2.35 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Lolich | 25 |
| 2 | Fergie Jenkins | 23 |
| 3 | Vida Blue | 22 |
| 3 | Wilbur Wood | 22 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Lolich | 307 |
| 2 | Vida Blue | 281 |
| 3 | Tom Seaver | 267 |
| 4 | Bill Stoneman | 258 |
| 5 | Fergie Jenkins | 250 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Sanders | 31 |
| 2 | Dave Giusti | 29 |
| 3 | Mike Marshall | 23 |
| 4 | Jim Brewer | 22 |
| 5 | Ted Abernathy | 21 |