1972 MLB season
The Oakland Athletics won the 1972 MLB title, beating the Cincinnati Reds 4-3 in the 1972 World Series. Dick Allen and Johnny Bench and Gene Tenace were MVP for the Chicago White Sox. Dave Roberts went first in the 1972 draft.
1972 World Series
Oakland Athletics beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-3
Awards
| Award | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| AL Cy Young | Gaylord Perry | Cleveland Indians |
| AL Gold Glove | Bobby Murcer | — |
| AL Gold Glove | Brooks Robinson | — |
| AL Gold Glove | Carlton Fisk | — |
| AL Gold Glove | Doug Griffin | — |
| AL Gold Glove | Ed Brinkman | — |
| AL Gold Glove | George Scott | — |
| AL Gold Glove | Jim Kaat | — |
| AL Gold Glove | Ken Berry | — |
| AL Gold Glove | Paul Blair | — |
| AL MVP | Dick Allen | Chicago White Sox |
| AL Rookie of the Year | Carlton Fisk | Boston Red Sox |
| NL Cy Young | Steve Carlton | Philadelphia Phillies |
| NL Gold Glove | Bob Gibson | — |
| NL Gold Glove | César Cedeño | — |
| NL Gold Glove | Doug Rader | — |
| NL Gold Glove | Félix Millán | — |
| NL Gold Glove | Johnny Bench | — |
| NL Gold Glove | Larry Bowa | — |
| NL Gold Glove | Roberto Clemente | — |
| NL Gold Glove | Wes Parker | — |
| NL Gold Glove | Willie Davis | — |
| NL MVP | Johnny Bench | Cincinnati Reds |
| NL Rookie of the Year | Jon Matlack | New York Mets |
| World Series MVP | Gene Tenace | Oakland Athletics |
1972 draft, first 10 picks
- 1Dave RobertsSan Diego Padres
- 2Rick ManningCleveland Guardians
- 3Larry ChristensonPhiladelphia Phillies
- 4Roy HowellTexas Rangers
- 5Bobby GoodmanWashington Nationals
- 6Dan ThomasMilwaukee Brewers
- 7Larry PayneCincinnati Reds
- 8Dick RuthvenMinnesota Twins
- 9Stephen EnglishbeyHouston Astros
- 10Dave ChalkLos Angeles Angels