On This Day
Thursday, August 3, 1972
Standings
AL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tigers | 55 | 43 | .561 | -- |
Orioles | 53 | 45 | .541 | 2.0 |
Yankees | 49 | 47 | .510 | 5.0 |
Red Sox | 49 | 48 | .505 | 5.5 |
Indians | 45 | 53 | .459 | 10.0 |
Brewers | 40 | 58 | .408 | 15.0 |
Games
AL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Athletics | 61 | 38 | .616 | -- |
White Sox | 55 | 43 | .561 | 5.5 |
Twins | 49 | 46 | .516 | 10.0 |
Royals | 46 | 51 | .474 | 14.0 |
Angels | 44 | 55 | .444 | 17.0 |
Rangers | 40 | 59 | .404 | 21.0 |
Games
NL East
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pirates | 61 | 37 | .622 | -- |
Mets | 53 | 44 | .546 | 7.5 |
Cubs | 53 | 48 | .525 | 9.5 |
Cardinals | 48 | 49 | .495 | 12.5 |
Expos | 44 | 52 | .458 | 16.0 |
Phillies | 37 | 62 | .374 | 24.5 |
Games
NL West
Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
---|---|---|---|---|
Reds | 58 | 38 | .604 | -- |
Astros | 55 | 45 | .550 | 5.0 |
Dodgers | 51 | 47 | .520 | 8.0 |
Braves | 46 | 54 | .460 | 14.0 |
Giants | 45 | 56 | .446 | 15.5 |
Padres | 40 | 59 | .404 | 19.5 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
Rk | Player | H |
---|---|---|
1 | Rico Petrocelli | 4 |
2 | Lou Brock | 3 |
2 | Rod Carew | 3 |
2 | Chris Chambliss | 3 |
2 | 7 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Berry | 1 |
1 | Curt Blefary | 1 |
1 | Jim Breazeale | 1 |
1 | John Briggs | 1 |
1 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Rich Reese | 3 |
2 | Luis Alvarado | 2 |
2 | Dusty Baker | 2 |
2 | Curt Blefary | 2 |
2 | 9 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Vic Davalillo | 2 |
2 | Bobby Bonds | 1 |
2 | Nate Colbert | 1 |
2 | Willie Davis | 1 |
2 | 5 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
Rk | Player | DOM |
---|---|---|
1 | Jim Perry | 1.75 |
2 | Tommy John | 1.17 |
3 | Bill Hands | 1.00 |
3 | Ernie McAnally | 1.00 |
3 | Rick Reuschel | 1.00 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Blass | 1 |
1 | Jim Colborn | 1 |
1 | Mike Corkins | 1 |
1 | Bill Hands | 1 |
1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Andy Messersmith | 8 |
1 | Rick Reuschel | 8 |
3 | Tommy John | 7 |
3 | Jim Perry | 7 |
5 | 2 tied | 6 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Phil Hennigan | 1 |
1 | Ramon Hernandez | 1 |
1 | Gary Ross | 1 |
1 | Mac Scarce | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Cesar Cedeno | .353 |
2 | Billy Williams | .339 |
3 | Ralph Garr | .325 |
4 | Manny Sanguillen | .323 |
5 | Matty Alou | .322 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Nate Colbert | 31 |
2 | Dick Allen | 27 |
3 | Johnny Bench | 24 |
4 | Lee May | 22 |
4 | 2 others tied | 22 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Nate Colbert | 84 |
2 | Dick Allen | 77 |
3 | Johnny Bench | 76 |
3 | Willie Stargell | 76 |
5 | Billy Williams | 70 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 43 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 37 |
3 | Cesar Cedeno | 33 |
3 | Dave Nelson | 33 |
5 | 2 tied | 27 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Gaylord Perry | 1.63 |
2 | Jim Palmer | 1.87 |
3 | Steve Kline | 1.88 |
4 | Catfish Hunter | 2.00 |
5 | Gary Nolan | 2.01 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 18 |
1 | Gaylord Perry | 18 |
3 | Wilbur Wood | 17 |
4 | Steve Carlton | 16 |
5 | 4 tied | 14 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 213 |
2 | Nolan Ryan | 181 |
3 | Mickey Lolich | 167 |
4 | Gaylord Perry | 151 |
5 | Joe Coleman | 146 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Clay Carroll | 22 |
1 | Sparky Lyle | 22 |
3 | Terry Forster | 16 |
3 | Dave Giusti | 16 |
5 | Tug McGraw | 15 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Dick Allen | .457 |
2 | Ken Berry | .410 |
3 | Joe Rudi | .393 |
4 | Ken Singleton | .391 |
5 | Bernie Carbo | .390 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Nate Colbert | 10 |
2 | Dick Allen | 8 |
3 | Bobby Murcer | 6 |
4 | Harmon Killebrew | 5 |
5 | 3 tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Nate Colbert | 22 |
2 | Bobby Murcer | 19 |
3 | George Scott | 18 |
4 | Dick Allen | 16 |
5 | Boog Powell | 14 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 9 |
2 | Cesar Cedeno | 8 |
2 | Dave Nelson | 8 |
4 | Rick Auerbach | 7 |
5 | Tommy Harper | 5 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 0.00 |
1 | Burt Hooton | 0.00 |
1 | Mike Marshall | 0.00 |
4 | Jim Perry | 0.36 |
5 | Bill Hands | 0.54 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 3 |
1 | Don Newhauser | 3 |
1 | Jim Perry | 3 |
1 | Fritz Peterson | 3 |
1 | Wilbur Wood | 3 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 28 |
2 | Don Wilson | 24 |
3 | Vida Blue | 23 |
4 | Balor Moore | 22 |
4 | 2 others tied | 22 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Jack Aker | 3 |
1 | Rollie Fingers | 3 |
1 | Terry Forster | 3 |
1 | Sparky Lyle | 3 |
1 | 2 others tied | 3 |
30 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Billy Williams | .407 |
2 | Cesar Cedeno | .384 |
3 | Ralph Garr | .370 |
4 | Ken Singleton | .356 |
5 | Vic Davalillo | .355 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Nate Colbert | 16 |
2 | Dick Allen | 13 |
3 | Carlton Fisk | 8 |
3 | Bobby Murcer | 8 |
3 | Earl Williams | 8 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Nate Colbert | 38 |
2 | Bobby Murcer | 27 |
3 | George Scott | 25 |
3 | Willie Stargell | 25 |
3 | Billy Williams | 25 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 15 |
2 | Cesar Cedeno | 12 |
2 | Dave Nelson | 12 |
4 | Amos Otis | 10 |
5 | 3 tied | 8 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Mike Marshall | 0.00 |
2 | Gaylord Perry | 0.93 |
3 | Jon Matlack | 1.07 |
3 | Bill Greif | 1.07 |
5 | Rich Hand | 1.13 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Steve Carlton | 6 |
1 | Gaylord Perry | 6 |
3 | Bob Gibson | 5 |
3 | Catfish Hunter | 5 |
3 | 5 others tied | 5 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Nolan Ryan | 67 |
2 | Clay Kirby | 55 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 49 |
4 | Steve Carlton | 47 |
5 | Mickey Lolich | 46 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Clay Carroll | 6 |
1 | Rollie Fingers | 6 |
1 | Terry Forster | 6 |
1 | Dave Giusti | 6 |
1 | Sparky Lyle | 6 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
Rk | Player | Avg |
---|---|---|
1 | Ralph Garr | .339 |
2 | Billy Williams | .327 |
3 | Rod Carew | .326 |
4 | Cesar Cedeno | .323 |
5 | Joe Torre | .322 |
Home Runs
Rk | Player | HR |
---|---|---|
1 | Nate Colbert | 38 |
2 | Hank Aaron | 36 |
2 | Reggie Jackson | 36 |
4 | Harmon Killebrew | 34 |
5 | Dick Allen | 33 |
Runs Batted In
Rk | Player | RBI |
---|---|---|
1 | Nate Colbert | 112 |
2 | Joe Torre | 104 |
3 | Dick Allen | 103 |
4 | Willie Stargell | 101 |
5 | Lee May | 100 |
Stolen Bases
Rk | Player | SB |
---|---|---|
1 | Lou Brock | 70 |
2 | Joe Morgan | 55 |
3 | Dave Nelson | 47 |
4 | Cesar Cedeno | 43 |
5 | Bert Campaneris | 42 |
ERA
Rk | Player | ERA |
---|---|---|
1 | Gaylord Perry | 1.68 |
2 | Catfish Hunter | 1.96 |
3 | Jim Palmer | 2.01 |
4 | Jon Matlack | 2.02 |
5 | Steve Kline | 2.06 |
Wins
Rk | Player | W |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 27 |
1 | Wilbur Wood | 27 |
3 | Gaylord Perry | 24 |
4 | Catfish Hunter | 22 |
4 | Jim Palmer | 22 |
Strikeouts
Rk | Player | SO |
---|---|---|
1 | Mickey Lolich | 272 |
2 | Steve Carlton | 264 |
3 | Tom Seaver | 257 |
4 | Joe Coleman | 252 |
5 | Clay Kirby | 225 |
Saves
Rk | Player | Sv |
---|---|---|
1 | Ken Sanders | 28 |
2 | Clay Carroll | 26 |
3 | Sparky Lyle | 24 |
4 | Dave Giusti | 23 |
5 | Mike Marshall | 22 |