65-91 (.417)
6th 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
Manager
Dave Bristol (10-20)
Roy McMillan (1-1)
Del Crandall (54-70)
Roy McMillan (1-1)
Del Crandall (54-70)
General Manager
Frank Lane
Team Owner
Bud Selig
Ballpark
County Stadium
Attendance
600,440 total
7,601 per game
7,601 per game
1972 Draft Picks
Round
Pick
Player
1
6
Danny Thomas 1B
2
30
Jerry Mantlo OF
3
54
Roger Alexander P
4
78
Ronald Pearce P
5
102
James Richardson 1B-OF