On This Day
Sunday, April 29, 1973
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 10 | 9 | .526 | -- |
| Brewers | 9 | 9 | .500 | 0.5 |
| Tigers | 10 | 10 | .500 | 0.5 |
| Yankees | 9 | 10 | .474 | 1.0 |
| Indians | 9 | 12 | .429 | 2.0 |
| Red Sox | 7 | 10 | .412 | 2.0 |
Games
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 10 | 5 | .667 | -- |
| Royals | 13 | 8 | .619 | 0.0 |
| Twins | 9 | 8 | .529 | 2.0 |
| Angels | 9 | 8 | .529 | 2.0 |
| Athletics | 9 | 11 | .450 | 3.5 |
| Rangers | 6 | 10 | .375 | 4.5 |
Games
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 12 | 8 | .600 | -- |
| Mets | 12 | 8 | .600 | 0.0 |
| Pirates | 8 | 7 | .533 | 1.5 |
| Phillies | 9 | 9 | .500 | 2.0 |
| Expos | 7 | 11 | .389 | 4.0 |
| Cardinals | 3 | 15 | .167 | 8.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 18 | 6 | .750 | -- |
| Reds | 13 | 8 | .619 | 3.5 |
| Astros | 14 | 10 | .583 | 4.0 |
| Dodgers | 11 | 11 | .500 | 6.0 |
| Braves | 7 | 13 | .350 | 9.0 |
| Padres | 7 | 15 | .318 | 10.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Blomberg | 5 |
| 1 | Manny Mota | 5 |
| 3 | Bill Buckner | 4 |
| 3 | Richie Hebner | 4 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Watson | 2 |
| 2 | Dick Allen | 1 |
| 2 | Sal Bando | 1 |
| 2 | Hal Breeden | 1 |
| 2 | 14 others tied | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Blomberg | 5 |
| 1 | Bobby Tolan | 5 |
| 3 | Lou Brock | 3 |
| 3 | Joe Ferguson | 3 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 3 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Blomberg | 1 |
| 1 | Willie Davis | 1 |
| 1 | Larry Hisle | 1 |
| 1 | Johnny Jeter | 1 |
| 1 | 7 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Billingham | 1.80 |
| 2 | Jerry Koosman | 0.80 |
| 2 | Marty Pattin | 0.80 |
| 4 | Mike Paul | 0.78 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 0.67 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Billingham | 1 |
| 1 | Joe Coleman | 1 |
| 1 | Al Downing | 1 |
| 1 | Catfish Hunter | 1 |
| 1 | 10 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Billingham | 9 |
| 2 | Marty Pattin | 8 |
| 3 | Mike Paul | 7 |
| 4 | Dock Ellis | 6 |
| 4 | Don Wilson | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rollie Fingers | 1 |
| 1 | Bob Locker | 1 |
| 1 | Lindy McDaniel | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Fairly | .429 |
| 2 | Garry Maddox | .392 |
| 3 | Thurman Munson | .382 |
| 4 | Carlton Fisk | .379 |
| 5 | Alex Johnson | .377 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Stargell | 7 |
| 1 | Jim Wynn | 7 |
| 3 | Carlton Fisk | 6 |
| 3 | Bill Melton | 6 |
| 3 | Charlie Spikes | 6 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Mayberry | 19 |
| 2 | Joe Morgan | 17 |
| 3 | Bill Melton | 16 |
| 3 | Bob Watson | 16 |
| 3 | Jim Wynn | 16 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Morgan | 11 |
| 2 | Cesar Cedeno | 8 |
| 3 | Bill North | 7 |
| 4 | Sandy Alomar | 6 |
| 4 | Freddie Patek | 6 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Greif | 0.86 |
| 2 | Jerry Koosman | 1.06 |
| 3 | Tom Seaver | 1.12 |
| 4 | Randy Moffitt | 1.23 |
| 5 | Wilbur Wood | 1.30 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Coleman | 5 |
| 1 | Wilbur Wood | 5 |
| 3 | Jack Billingham | 4 |
| 3 | Steve Carlton | 4 |
| 3 | 2 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Ryan | 54 |
| 2 | Gaylord Perry | 38 |
| 3 | Steve Carlton | 37 |
| 4 | Don Sutton | 36 |
| 5 | Bert Blyleven | 34 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tug McGraw | 5 |
| 2 | Steve Foucault | 4 |
| 2 | Jim York | 4 |
| 4 | Jack Aker | 3 |
| 4 | 11 others tied | 3 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thurman Munson | .455 |
| 2 | Ron Fairly | .433 |
| 3 | Ed Kirkpatrick | .410 |
| 3 | Ken Singleton | .410 |
| 5 | Orlando Cepeda | .408 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Melton | 6 |
| 1 | Charlie Spikes | 6 |
| 1 | Willie Stargell | 6 |
| 4 | Earl Williams | 5 |
| 5 | 8 tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Melton | 16 |
| 2 | Dave Concepcion | 15 |
| 3 | Willie Stargell | 13 |
| 4 | Jose Cardenal | 12 |
| 4 | Al Oliver | 12 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Morgan | 8 |
| 2 | Cesar Cedeno | 5 |
| 2 | Bill North | 5 |
| 4 | Garry Maddox | 4 |
| 5 | 9 tied | 3 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rudy May | 0.00 |
| 1 | Rollie Fingers | 0.00 |
| 1 | Roger Moret | 0.00 |
| 4 | Don Sutton | 0.32 |
| 5 | Harry Parker | 0.61 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilbur Wood | 4 |
| 2 | Stan Bahnsen | 3 |
| 2 | Jim Barr | 3 |
| 2 | Jerry Bell | 3 |
| 2 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Ryan | 31 |
| 2 | Gaylord Perry | 30 |
| 3 | Rick Reuschel | 24 |
| 3 | Don Sutton | 24 |
| 5 | Bill Singer | 23 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tug McGraw | 4 |
| 2 | Terry Forster | 3 |
| 2 | Steve Foucault | 3 |
| 2 | Gene Garber | 3 |
| 2 | 5 others tied | 3 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Williams | .333 |
| 2 | Dusty Baker | .328 |
| 3 | Bob Watson | .322 |
| 4 | Rod Carew | .317 |
| 5 | Bill Buckner | .314 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Bench | 41 |
| 2 | Willie Stargell | 39 |
| 3 | Dick Allen | 37 |
| 4 | Nate Colbert | 36 |
| 4 | Billy Williams | 36 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Bench | 127 |
| 2 | Billy Williams | 125 |
| 3 | Willie Stargell | 121 |
| 4 | Dick Allen | 115 |
| 5 | John Mayberry | 114 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou Brock | 62 |
| 1 | Joe Morgan | 62 |
| 3 | Cesar Cedeno | 58 |
| 4 | Bert Campaneris | 53 |
| 5 | Dave Nelson | 49 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaylord Perry | 1.94 |
| 2 | Jim Palmer | 2.03 |
| 3 | Gary Nolan | 2.05 |
| 4 | Roger Nelson | 2.11 |
| 5 | Steve Carlton | 2.13 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Carlton | 28 |
| 2 | Wilbur Wood | 26 |
| 3 | Gaylord Perry | 25 |
| 4 | Stan Bahnsen | 22 |
| 4 | Catfish Hunter | 22 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Ryan | 368 |
| 2 | Steve Carlton | 323 |
| 3 | Tom Seaver | 258 |
| 4 | Mickey Lolich | 257 |
| 5 | Gaylord Perry | 253 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clay Carroll | 39 |
| 2 | Sparky Lyle | 34 |
| 3 | Terry Forster | 31 |
| 4 | Tug McGraw | 30 |
| 5 | Dave Giusti | 22 |