The Boston Red Sox were 85-70 in 1972. They finished 2nd in the AL East.
Scores & Schedules
See schedule
DET
BALTeam Leaders
See roster
1972 Division Standings
Red Sox
Yankees
Indians
Brewers Latest Boston Red Sox News
-
Wong, Duran propel Red Sox to 9-1 victory over Guardians
-
This Date in Baseball - Manny Ramirez of the Boston Red Sox hits career home run No. 500
-
MartÃnez comes up with key hit, fielding play as Guardians hold on for 4-3 win over Red Sox
-
Acuña’s grand slam ignites a 6-run sixth as the Braves rout the Red Sox 10-2
-
Acuña hits grand slam and Sale beats former team again as Braves trounce Red Sox 10-2
1972 Batting Stats
See stats| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | HBP | SO | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Team | 155 | 5,208 | 640 | 1,289 | 229 | 34 | 124 | 594 | 522 | 37 | 858 | 66 | 30 | .248 | .318 | .376 |
Team Rank | 12th | 6th | 9th | 3rd | 10th | 6th | 6th | 7th | 3rd | 11th | 15th | 2nd | 10th | 8th | 7th |
1972 Pitching Stats
See stats| G | W | L | ERA | SO | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | R | HR | BB | HBP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Team | 155 | 85 | 70 | 3.47 | 918 | 18 | 25 | 1382.2 | 1,309 | 533 | 620 | 101 | 512 | 39 |
Team Rank | 6th | 6th | 17th | 8th | 2nd | 16th | 18th | 17th | 16th | 18th | 11th | 16th | 20th |
Gallery
More MLB News
Athletics get wrong end of an apparent ABS mistake against the Yankees
Mariners hit 4 homers for 2nd straight game, beat Diamondbacks 5-1
Athletics hit 3 homers to beat Yankees 6-4 and snap a 4-game losing streak
Phillies rally past the Dodgers 4-3 on Edmundo Sosa's homer in 8th
Jake McCarthy hits 2-run homer, drives in 4 runs in the Rockies' 8-3 win over the Giants
Acuña Jr. hits 2 homers as Braves beat Reds for their 40th win
MLB 2026 Batting Leaders
MLB 2026 Pitching Leaders
MLB Fantasy 2026
MLB 2026 Betting
MLB 2026 Standings
| NL East | W | L | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
40 | 19 | .678 | ||
30 | 28 | .517 | 9.5 | |
30 | 29 | .508 | 10.0 | |
26 | 33 | .441 | 14.0 | |
25 | 33 | .431 | 14.5 | |
| NL Central | W | L | PCT | GB |
34 | 21 | .618 | ||
32 | 27 | .542 | 4.0 | |
30 | 26 | .536 | 4.5 | |
31 | 28 | .525 | 5.0 | |
29 | 28 | .509 | 6.0 | |
| NL West | W | L | PCT | GB |
37 | 21 | .638 | ||
32 | 25 | .561 | 4.5 | |
31 | 26 | .544 | 5.5 | |
22 | 36 | .379 | 15.0 | |
22 | 37 | .373 | 15.5 |
Braves
Phillies
Nationals
Marlins
Mets
Brewers
Cubs
Cardinals
Pirates
Reds
Dodgers
Padres
Diamondbacks
Giants
Rockies| AL East | W | L | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
35 | 20 | .636 | ||
35 | 23 | .603 | 1.5 | |
29 | 30 | .492 | 8.0 | |
27 | 32 | .458 | 10.0 | |
24 | 33 | .421 | 12.0 | |
| AL Central | W | L | PCT | GB |
34 | 26 | .567 | ||
31 | 27 | .534 | 2.0 | |
27 | 32 | .458 | 6.5 | |
22 | 36 | .379 | 11.0 | |
22 | 37 | .373 | 11.5 | |
| AL West | W | L | PCT | GB |
30 | 29 | .508 | ||
28 | 30 | .483 | 1.5 | |
27 | 31 | .466 | 2.5 | |
27 | 33 | .450 | 3.5 | |
23 | 36 | .390 | 7.0 |
Rays
Blue Jays
Red Sox
Guardians
White Sox
Twins
Royals
Mariners
Athletics
Rangers
Astros
Angels