95-59 (.617)
League Note
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 canceled anywhere from six to eight games
Ballpark
Attendance
1,611,459 total
21,203 per game
21,203 per game
1972 Draft Picks
Round
Pick
Player
1
7
Larry Payne P
2
31
Randy Wallace 3B-OF
3
55
David Embree IF
5
103
Bernard Hittner P