Missed Playoffs
80-74 (.519)
3rd place
in AL East
The first player's strike in Major League Baseball history took place for 13 days. The strike occurred from April 1 to April 13, 1972. As a result, the Houston Astros and San Diego Padres each played only 153 games, nine fewer than normal. Most other teams lost anywhere from six to eight games
1972 Draft Picks
Round
Pick
Player
1
24
Ken Thomas C
2
48
John O'Rear SS
3
72
Randy Benson P
4
96
Blake Doyle 2B
5
120
Gary Robson P