On This Day
Saturday, May 13, 1972
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 12 | 7 | .632 | -- |
| Indians | 13 | 8 | .619 | 0.0 |
| Orioles | 11 | 10 | .524 | 2.0 |
| Red Sox | 8 | 11 | .421 | 4.0 |
| Yankees | 8 | 13 | .381 | 5.0 |
| Brewers | 6 | 13 | .316 | 6.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | 15 | 5 | .750 | -- |
| Athletics | 12 | 7 | .632 | 2.5 |
| White Sox | 12 | 9 | .571 | 3.5 |
| Rangers | 10 | 12 | .455 | 6.0 |
| Angels | 8 | 14 | .364 | 8.0 |
| Royals | 8 | 14 | .364 | 8.0 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mets | 16 | 7 | .696 | -- |
| Phillies | 14 | 10 | .583 | 2.5 |
| Expos | 12 | 11 | .522 | 4.0 |
| Pirates | 11 | 11 | .500 | 4.5 |
| Cubs | 11 | 11 | .500 | 4.5 |
| Cardinals | 10 | 14 | .417 | 6.5 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 16 | 10 | .615 | -- |
| Astros | 13 | 10 | .565 | 1.5 |
| Padres | 12 | 13 | .480 | 3.5 |
| Reds | 10 | 13 | .435 | 4.5 |
| Braves | 9 | 15 | .375 | 6.0 |
| Giants | 9 | 18 | .333 | 7.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buddy Bell | 3 |
| 1 | Rod Carew | 3 |
| 1 | Cleon Jones | 3 |
| 1 | Duane Josephson | 3 |
| 1 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reggie Jackson | 2 |
| 2 | Nate Colbert | 1 |
| 2 | Mike Ferraro | 1 |
| 2 | Bill Freehan | 1 |
| 2 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Kennedy | 5 |
| 2 | Reggie Jackson | 4 |
| 3 | Dick Allen | 3 |
| 3 | Bill Freehan | 3 |
| 3 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 2 |
| 2 | Tommie Agee | 1 |
| 2 | Gene Alley | 1 |
| 2 | Rod Carew | 1 |
| 2 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Moose | 1.33 |
| 2 | Stan Bahnsen | 1.14 |
| 3 | Mickey Lolich | 1.12 |
| 4 | Ken Forsch | 1.10 |
| 5 | Bert Blyleven | 1.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stan Bahnsen | 1 |
| 1 | Buzz Capra | 1 |
| 1 | Dave LaRoche | 1 |
| 1 | Mickey Lolich | 1 |
| 1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Forsch | 11 |
| 2 | Mickey Lolich | 9 |
| 3 | Stan Bahnsen | 8 |
| 3 | Bert Blyleven | 8 |
| 3 | Bob Moose | 8 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedro Borbon | 1 |
| 1 | Jim Brewer | 1 |
| 1 | Steve Kealey | 1 |
| 1 | Tug McGraw | 1 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Tolan | .400 |
| 2 | Leron Lee | .390 |
| 3 | Manny Sanguillen | .383 |
| 4 | Joe Torre | .372 |
| 5 | Norm Cash | .371 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nate Colbert | 9 |
| 2 | Jim Wynn | 7 |
| 3 | Hank Aaron | 6 |
| 3 | Bobby Darwin | 6 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 6 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Kingman | 24 |
| 2 | Bobby Tolan | 23 |
| 3 | Nate Colbert | 21 |
| 3 | Bobby Darwin | 21 |
| 5 | Jim Wynn | 20 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 12 |
| 1 | Joe Morgan | 12 |
| 3 | Bobby Tolan | 11 |
| 4 | Cesar Cedeno | 9 |
| 4 | Dave Nelson | 9 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tug McGraw | 0.41 |
| 2 | Don Sutton | 0.52 |
| 3 | Dave McNally | 1.12 |
| 4 | Dave LaRoche | 1.14 |
| 5 | Milt Wilcox | 1.24 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Lolich | 6 |
| 2 | Steve Carlton | 5 |
| 2 | Sam McDowell | 5 |
| 2 | Gaylord Perry | 5 |
| 2 | 4 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Carlton | 62 |
| 2 | Mickey Lolich | 47 |
| 2 | Tom Seaver | 47 |
| 4 | Gaylord Perry | 43 |
| 4 | Wilbur Wood | 43 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayne Granger | 5 |
| 1 | Dave LaRoche | 5 |
| 1 | Tug McGraw | 5 |
| 1 | Horacio Pina | 5 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 4 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leron Lee | .469 |
| 1 | Rick Monday | .469 |
| 3 | Lee May | .462 |
| 4 | Bill Russell | .452 |
| 5 | Lou Piniella | .400 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nate Colbert | 6 |
| 2 | Willie Stargell | 4 |
| 2 | Jim Wynn | 4 |
| 4 | Willie Davis | 3 |
| 4 | 12 others tied | 3 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nate Colbert | 15 |
| 2 | Dave Duncan | 13 |
| 3 | Bill Russell | 12 |
| 3 | Bobby Tolan | 12 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 11 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 8 |
| 2 | Pat Kelly | 5 |
| 2 | Carlos May | 5 |
| 2 | Joe Morgan | 5 |
| 2 | Bobby Tolan | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave McNally | 0.00 |
| 1 | Pete Broberg | 0.00 |
| 3 | Don Sutton | 0.32 |
| 4 | Eddie Fisher | 0.66 |
| 4 | Nolan Ryan | 0.66 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Lolich | 4 |
| 2 | Jim Kaat | 3 |
| 2 | Sam McDowell | 3 |
| 2 | Phil Niekro | 3 |
| 2 | 3 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Carlton | 38 |
| 2 | Mickey Lolich | 28 |
| 3 | Tom Seaver | 26 |
| 4 | Gaylord Perry | 24 |
| 5 | Sam McDowell | 23 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayne Granger | 4 |
| 2 | Dave LaRoche | 3 |
| 2 | Tug McGraw | 3 |
| 2 | Steve Mingori | 3 |
| 5 | 10 tied | 2 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Torre | .371 |
| 2 | Roberto Clemente | .346 |
| 3 | Cleon Jones | .338 |
| 4 | Manny Sanguillen | .336 |
| 5 | Hank Aaron | .333 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Aaron | 41 |
| 1 | Lee May | 41 |
| 3 | Willie Stargell | 40 |
| 4 | Deron Johnson | 35 |
| 5 | Bill Melton | 33 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Torre | 127 |
| 2 | Lee May | 109 |
| 3 | Willie Stargell | 107 |
| 4 | Harmon Killebrew | 106 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 104 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 63 |
| 2 | Freddie Patek | 48 |
| 3 | Amos Otis | 45 |
| 4 | Joe Morgan | 44 |
| 5 | Sandy Alomar | 35 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Seaver | 1.74 |
| 2 | Wilbur Wood | 1.81 |
| 3 | Don Sutton | 1.90 |
| 4 | Vida Blue | 2.05 |
| 5 | Don Wilson | 2.10 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Lolich | 26 |
| 1 | Wilbur Wood | 26 |
| 3 | Joe Coleman | 21 |
| 3 | Pat Dobson | 21 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 21 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mickey Lolich | 301 |
| 2 | Tom Seaver | 264 |
| 3 | Joe Coleman | 252 |
| 4 | Bill Stoneman | 248 |
| 5 | Wilbur Wood | 236 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Sanders | 31 |
| 2 | Jim Brewer | 24 |
| 2 | Dave Giusti | 24 |
| 4 | Rollie Fingers | 21 |
| 4 | Mike Marshall | 21 |