1975 Major League Baseball season

February 2024 1975 1975 MLB season American League (AL)National League (NL) Baseball Regular season: April 7 – September 28, 1975Postseason: October 4–22, 1975 162 24 (12 per league) NBC Draft 1975 Major League Baseball draft Danny Goodwin List of first overall MLB draft picks California Angels Regular season AL: Fred Lynn (BOS)NL: Joe Morgan (CIN) Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award Postseason 1975 Major League Baseball postseason AL 1975 American League Championship Series Boston Red Sox Oakland Athletics NL 1975 National League Championship Series Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates World Series 1975 World Series Cincinnati Reds Boston Red Sox Pete Rose (CIN) World Series Most Valuable Player Award List of MLB seasons MLB 1974 Major League Baseball season 1974 1976 Major League Baseball season 1976 The 1975 major league baseball season began on April 7 while the regular season ended on September 28. The postseason began on October 4. The 72nd World Series then began on October 11 and concluded on October 22 with the Cincinnati Reds of the National League defeating the Boston Red Sox of the American League, four games to three, to win their third title in franchise history, since their previous in 1940. Going into the season, the defending three-time World Series champions were the Oakland Athletics from the 1972 to 1974 seasons. The 46th All-Star Game was held on July 15 at Milwaukee County Stadium in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, home of the Milwaukee Brewers. The National League won, 6–3, and was the fourth win in what would be an 11-game win streak that lasted until 1983. Frank Robinson become the first Major League black manager in post-integration baseball, managing the Cleveland Indians. At the All-Star Break, there were discussions of Bowie Kuhn's reappointment. Charlie Finley, New York owner George Steinbrenner and Baltimore owner Jerry Hoffberger were part of a group that wanted him gone.Charlie Finley: The Outrageous Story of Baseball's Super Showman, p.226, G. Michael Green and Roger D. Launius. Walker Publishing Company, New York, 2010, 978-0-8027-1745-0 Finley was trying to convince the new owner of the Texas Rangers Brad Corbett that MLB needed a more dynamic commissioner.Charlie Finley: The Outrageous Story of Baseball's Super Showman, p.227, G. Michael Green and Roger D. Launius. Walker Publishing Company, New York, 2010, 978-0-8027-1745-0 During the vote, Baltimore and New York decided to vote in favor of the commissioner's reappointment. In addition, there were discussions of expansion for 1977, with Seattle and Washington, D.C. as the proposed cities for expansion. Schedule Major League Baseball schedule The 1975 schedule consisted of 162 games for all teams in the American League and National League, each of which had 12 teams. Each league was split into two six-team divisions. Each team was scheduled to play 18 games against their five division rivals, totaling 90 games, and 12 games against six interdivision opponents, totaling 72 games. This continued the format put in place since the 1969 and would be used until 1977 in the American League and 1993 in the National League. Opening Day took place on April 7, featuring eight teams. The final day of the regular season was on September 28, featuring all 24 teams. The League Championship Series for both leagues began on October 4 and ended on October 7. The World Series took place between October 11 and October 22. Rule changes The 1975 season saw the following rule changes: In the manufacturing of baseballs, cowhide is now permitted to be used in place of horsehide, due to a shortage of horses.1974 Winter Meetings: Détente Before The Storm – Society for American Baseball Research https://sabr.org/journal/article/1974-winter-meetings-detente-before-the-storm/ 2026-05-22 Society for American Baseball Research en-USMLB Rule Changes Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/rulechng.shtml 2026-05-22 Baseball Almanac en-usRules History https://retrosheet.org/rules/rules.htm 2026-05-22 Retrosheet Rules for baseball bats were adjusted: Cupped bats, bats with an indentation at the end of the bat, are now allowed. A batter will be suspended by the League President for three days if a batter hits using a filled, doctored, or flat-surfaced bat, and will be ejected immediately. Rules regarding suspended games on account of darkness were expanded to any day of the week, not just the second game of a Sunday doubleheader. Due to a loophole in which an outfielder could intentionally drop a fly ball to cause a dead ball (meaning baserunners couldn't advance as the play was dead), rules regarding dropping fly balls intentionally were changed from "fielder" to "infielder". Rules regarding balls going out of play were clarified: If a ball goes out of play due to a pitch, runners can advance one base. If, subsequently, a wild pitch or errant pickoff throw is deflected or kicked out of play, runners can advance two bases. Any pitcher found to have on his person or in his possession a foreign substance on will be immediately ejected. Rules regarding sacrifice flys were clarified. Previously, a sacrifice fly could only be credited if an outfielder handled the ball. Now, it includes infielders handling the ball in the outfield. The save rules were amended so that only one relief pitcher must meet three conditions to be credited with a save: Is the finishing pitcher by the winning team. Is not the winning pitcher. Meets one of the following conditions: Enters a game where the winning team has three or less runs and pitches one inning. Enters a game with the potential tying run on base, at bat, or on deck. Pitches for at least three innings. Teams LeagueDivisionTeamCityBallparkCapacityManager1975 Major League Managers https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/majors/1975-managers.shtml 2026-05-22 Baseball Reference enAmerican League American LeagueEastBaltimore OriolesBaltimore, MarylandBaltimore Memorial Stadium52,137Earl WeaverBoston Red SoxBoston, MassachusettsFenway Park33,379Darrell JohnsonCleveland IndiansCleveland, OhioCleveland Stadium76,966Frank RobinsonDetroit TigersDetroit, MichiganTiger Stadium54,226Ralph HoukMilwaukee BrewersMilwaukee, WisconsinMilwaukee County Stadium47,500Del CrandallHarvey KuennNew York YankeesNew York, New YorkShea Stadium55,300Bill VirdonBilly MartinWestCalifornia AngelsAnaheim, CaliforniaAnaheim Stadium43,202Dick WilliamsChicago White SoxChicago, IllinoisWhite Sox Park44,492Chuck TannerKansas City RoyalsKansas City, MissouriRoyals Stadium40,625Jack McKeonWhitey HerzogMinnesota TwinsBloomington, MinnesotaMetropolitan Stadium45,919Frank QuiliciOakland AthleticsOakland, CaliforniaOakland–Alameda County Coliseum50,000Alvin DarkTexas RangersArlington, TexasArlington Stadium35,698Billy MartinNational League National League (baseball) National LeagueEastChicago CubsChicago, IllinoisWrigley Field37,741Jim MarshallMontreal ExposMontreal, QuebecJarry Park Stadium28,456Gene MauchNew York MetsNew York, New YorkShea Stadium55,300Yogi BerraPhiladelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaVeterans Stadium56,581Danny OzarkPittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThree Rivers Stadium50,235Danny MurtaughSt. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis, MissouriCivic Center Busch Memorial Stadium50,126Red SchoendienstWestAtlanta BravesAtlanta, GeorgiaAtlanta Stadium52,870Clyde KingConnie RyanCincinnati RedsCincinnati, OhioRiverfront Stadium51,786Sparky AndersonHouston AstrosHouston, TexasHouston Astrodome45,101Preston GómezLos Angeles DodgersLos Angeles, CaliforniaDodger Stadium56,000Walter AlstonSan Diego PadresSan Diego, CaliforniaSan Diego Stadium47,634John McNamara baseballSan Francisco GiantsSan Francisco, CaliforniaCandlestick Park59,080Wes Westrum Standings start American League Boston Red SoxOakland Athletics break National League Pittsburgh PiratesCincinnati Reds end Tie game 1 tie game (0 in AL, 1 in NL), which is not factored into winning percentage or games behind (and was replayed again) occurred during the season. National League August 25, St. Louis Cardinals vs. Houston Astros, tied at 3 after 10 innings. The game made it to two outs in the bottom of the 11th, with the Astros up 4–3. However, what followed was a thunderstorm which caused a two hour and 19 minute rain delay. The game was called on account of rain, and the game reverted to a 3–3 tie as it was after 10 innings.Retrosheet Boxscore: St. Louis Cardinals 3, Houston Astros 3 https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1975/B08250SLN1975.htm 2026-05-22 Retrosheet Postseason 1975 Major League Baseball postseason The postseason began on October 11 and ended on October 22 with the Cincinnati Reds defeating the Boston Red Sox in the 1975 World Series in seven games. Bracket Bracket Managerial changes Off-season Team Former Manager New ManagerCleveland IndiansKen AspromonteFrank Robinson In-season Team Former Manager New ManagerAtlanta BravesClyde KingConnie RyanKansas City RoyalsJack McKeonWhitey HerzogMilwaukee BrewersDel CrandallHarvey KuennNew York YankeesBill VirdonBilly MartinTexas RangersBilly MartinFrank Lucchesi League leaders American League start + Hitting leaders1975 American League Batting Leaders https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/AL/1975-batting-leaders.shtml 2026-05-22 Baseball Reference en Stat Player Total AVG Rod Carew (MIN) .359 OPS Fred Lynn (BOS) .967 HR Reggie Jackson (OAK)George Scott (MIL) 36 RBI George Scott (MIL) 109 R Fred Lynn (BOS) 103 H George Brett (KC) 195 SB Mickey Rivers (CAL) 70 break + Pitching leaders1975 American League Pitching Leaders https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/AL/1975-pitching-leaders.shtml 2026-05-22 Baseball Reference en Stat Player Total W Catfish Hunter (NYY)Jim Palmer (BAL) 23 L Wilbur Wood (CWS) 20 ERA Jim Palmer (BAL) 2.09 K Frank Tanana (CAL) 269 IP Catfish Hunter (NYY) 328.0 SV Goose Gossage (CWS) 26 WHIP Catfish Hunter (NYY) 1.009 end National League start + Hitting leaders1975 National League Batting Leaders https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/NL/1975-batting-leaders.shtml 2026-05-22 Baseball Reference en Stat Player Total AVG Bill Madlock (CHC) .354 OPS Joe Morgan (CIN) .974 HR Mike Schmidt (PHI) 38 RBI Greg Luzinski (PHI) 120 R Pete Rose (CIN) 112 H Dave Cash (PHI) 213 SB Davey Lopes (LAD) 77 break + Pitching leaders1975 National League Pitching Leaders https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/NL/1975-pitching-leaders.shtml 2026-05-22 Baseball Reference en Stat Player Total W Tom Seaver (NYM) 22 L Rick Reuschel (CHC) 22 ERA Randy Jones (SD) 2.24 K Tom Seaver (NYM) 243 IP Andy Messersmith (LAD) 321.2 SV Rawly Eastwick (CIN)Al Hrabosky (STL) 22 WHIP Don Sutton (LAD) 1.038 end Milestones Batters Cycles List of Major League Baseball players to hit for the cycle Lou Brock (STL): Brock hit for his first cycle and 15th in franchise history, on May 27 against the San Diego Padres.http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1975/B05270SLN1975.htm St. Louis Cardinals 7, San Diego Padres 1 May 27, 1975 Retrosheet September 11, 2011 September 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924135140/http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1975/B05270SLN1975.htm live Other batting accomplishments Willie McCovey (SD): Tied a Major League record by becoming the third player to hit three career grand slams as a pinch-hitter on May 30 in a 6–2 victory over the New York Mets.Pinch Hitter Records https://www.baseball-almanac.com/recbooks/pinch-hitters-records.shtml 2026-05-15 Baseball Almanac en-us Billy Williams (OAK): Became the 16th player in Major League history to hit 400 home runs in the eighth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers on June 12.Billy Williams Career Home Runs https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/event_hr.fcgi?id=willibi01&t=b 2026-05-22 Baseball Reference en Bert Campaneris (OAK): Recorded his 500th career stolen base in the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers on June 14. He became the 23rd player to reach this mark.Bert Campaneris Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More — Bert Campaneris: Standard Batting (1964-1975) https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/campabe01.shtml#1964-1975-sum:players_standard_batting 2026-06-16 Baseball Reference enBert Campaneris 1975 Batting Game Logs — Bert Campaneris: Batting Stats Career Game 1510-1561 https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=campabe01&t=b&year=1975#1510-1561-sum:players_standard_batting 2026-06-16 Baseball Reference enOakland Athletics vs Detroit Tigers Box Score: June 14, 1975 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/DET/DET197506140.shtml 2026-06-16 Baseball Reference en Fred Lynn (BOS): Became the ninth player to hit at least 10 runs batted in (RBI) in a single game, hitting 10 against the Detroit Tigers on June 18.https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/DET/DET197506180.shtml June 18, 1975 Boston Red Sox at Detroit Tigers Play by Play and Box Score Baseball Reference Sports Reference LLC June 18, 1975 May 7, 2014 May 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140517132559/http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/DET/DET197506180.shtml livehttps://www.baseball-reference.com/players/l/lynnfr01.shtml Fred Lynn Statistics and History Baseball Reference Sports Reference LLC May 7, 2014 June 11, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090611095836/http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/l/lynnfr01.shtml live Joe Torre (NYM): Ties a major league record and breaks a National League record when he grounds into four double plays in a single game against the Houston Astros on July 21.Grounding Into Double Plays Records Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/recbooks/rb_gidp.shtml 2026-05-22 Baseball Almanac Lou Brock (STL): Recorded his 800th career stolen base in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves on August 24. He became the third player to reach this mark.Lou Brock Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More — Lou Brock: Standard Batting (1961-1975) https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/brocklo01.shtml#1961-1975-sum:players_standard_batting 2026-06-16 Baseball Reference enLou Brock 1975 Batting Game Logs — Lou Brock: Batting Stats Career Game 1995-2098 https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=brocklo01&t=b&year=1975#1995-2098-sum:players_standard_batting 2026-06-16 Baseball Reference enAtlanta Braves vs St. Louis Cardinals Box Score: August 24, 1975 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SLN/SLN197508240.shtml 2026-06-16 Baseball Reference en Davey Lopes (LAD): Broke and set a major league record by stealing his 38th consecutive bases against the Montreal Expos on August 24. The streak began on June 6 against the Philadelphia Phillies. The previous record of 37 stolen bases was held by Max Carey who set the record in 1923.Stumpf Alex Cruz beginning to feel like his old self as power-speed combo shines https://www.mlb.com/news/andrew-heaney-tosses-six-scoreless-innings-oneil-cruz-homers-pirates-win 2026-06-20 MLB.com enJohn R. Finger, Phillies Hope to Get Running Game Going, CSNPhilly.com, May 13, 2009, accessed November 23, 2010. Rennie Stennett (PIT): Tied a major league record when he hit seven times in a single nine inning game against the Chicago Cubs on September 16. Pitchers No-hitters List of Major League Baseball no-hitters Nolan Ryan (CAL): Ryan threw his fourth career no-hitter and sixth no-hitter in franchise history, by defeating the Baltimore Orioles 1–0 on June 1. He walked four and struck out nine.Baltimore Orioles vs California Angels Box Score: June 1, 1975 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CAL/CAL197506010.shtml 2026-05-22 Baseball Reference en Ed Halicki (SF): Halicki threw his first career no-hitter and 11th no-hitter in franchise history, by defeating the New York Mets 6–0 in game two of a doubleheader on August 24. He walked two and struck out 10.New York Mets vs San Francisco Giants Box Score: August 24, 1975 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SFN/SFN197508242.shtml 2026-05-22 Baseball Reference en Vida Blue / Glenn Abbott / Paul Lindblad / Rollie Fingers (OAK): The four pitchers combined to throw the eighth no-hitter in franchise history by defeating the California Angels 5–0 on September 28. It was accomplished with five strikeouts and two walks. Blue pitched the first five innings. It is the third combined no-hitter in major league history. This was the first time that more than two pitcher combined for a no-hitter.California Angels vs Oakland Athletics Box Score: September 28, 1975 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/OAK/OAK197509280.shtml 2026-05-22 Baseball Reference en Other pitching accomplishments Bob Gibson (STL): Set a Major League record when he started his 303rd consecutive game against the Cincinnati Reds on May 31. The streak began August 31, 1965 against the Chicago Cubs.Bob Gibson – Missouri Sports Hall of Fame https://mosportshalloffame.com/inductees/bob-gibson/ 2026-05-22 en-USPincus Arthur 1975-06-17 Bryant and Gibson Back; Cards Lose https://www.nytimes.com/1975/06/17/archives/bryant-and-gibson-back-cards-lose.html 2026-05-22 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331Bob Gibson 1965 Pitching Game Logs https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=gibsobo01&t=p&year=1965 2026-05-22 Baseball-Reference.com enBob Gibson 1975 Pitching Game Logs https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=gibsobo01&t=p&year=1975 2026-05-22 Baseball-Reference.com en Miscellaneous Houston Astros / San Francisco Giants: Set a National League record for most combined walks in a single game at 26, previously set in 1973 at 25, with the Houston Astros and San Francisco Giants each walking 13, in game two of a doubleheader on May 4 in a game that Houston won 12–8.Base on Balls and Intentional Bases on Balls Team Records Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/recbooks/rb_wk2.shtml 2026-05-20 Baseball AlmanacHouston Astros vs San Francisco Giants Box Score: May 4, 1975 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SFN/SFN197505042.shtml 2026-05-20 Baseball Reference en Awards and honors Regular season Baseball Writers' Association of America Awards BBWAA Award National League American League Rookie of the Year John Montefusco (SF) Fred Lynn (BOS) Cy Young Award Tom Seaver (NYM) Jim Palmer (BAL) Most Valuable Player Joe Morgan (CIN) Fred Lynn (BOS) Babe Ruth Award(World Series MVP) — Luis Tiant (BOS)Gold Glove Awards Position National League American League Pitcher Andy Messersmith (LAD) Jim Kaat (CWS) Catcher Johnny Bench (CIN) Thurman Munson (NYY) 1st Base Steve Garvey (LAD) George Scott (MIL) 2nd Base Joe Morgan (CIN) Bobby Grich (BAL) 3rd Base Ken Reitz (STL) Brooks Robinson (BAL) Shortstop Dave Concepción (CIN) Mark Belanger (BAL)Outfield César Cedeño (HOU) Paul Blair (BAL) César Gerónimo (CIN) Fred Lynn (BOS) Garry Maddox (PHI/SF) Joe Rudi (OAK) Other awards Roberto Clemente Award (Humanitarian): Lou Brock (STL) Hutch Award: Gary Nolan (CIN) Outstanding Designated Hitter Award: Willie Horton (DET) Sport Magazine's World Series Most Valuable Player Award: Pete Rose (CIN) The Sporting News Awards Award National League American League Player of the YearMajor League Player of the Year Award by The Sporting News Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_snml.shtml 2026-05-21 Baseball Almanac Joe Morgan (CIN) — Pitcher of the YearPitcher of the Year Award by The Sporting News Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_snpy2.shtml 2026-05-21 Baseball Almanac Tom Seaver (NYM) Jim Palmer (BAL) Fireman of the YearFireman of the Year Award / Reliever of the Year Award by The Sporting News Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_snfi.shtml 2026-05-21 Baseball Almanac(Relief pitcher) Al Hrabosky (STL) Goose Gossage (CWS) Rookie Player of the YearRookie Player of the Year Award by The Sporting News Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_snrp2.shtml 2026-05-21 Baseball Almanac Gary Carter (MON) Fred Lynn (BOS) Rookie Pitcher of the YearRookie Pitcher of the Year Award by The Sporting News Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_snrp.shtml 2026-05-21 Baseball Almanac John Montefusco (SF) Dennis Eckersley (CLE) Comeback Player of the YearThe Sporting News Comeback Player of the Year Award Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/comeback_player_of_the_year_award.shtml 2026-05-21 Baseball Almanac Randy Jones (SD) Boog Powell (CLE) Manager of the YearManager of the Year Award by The Sporting News Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_snmy.shtml 2026-05-21 Baseball Almanac — Darrell Johnson (BOS) Executive of the YearMLB Executive of the Year Award Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_sney.shtml 2026-05-21 Baseball Almanac — Dick O'Connell (BOS) Monthly awards start Player of the Month Major League Baseball Player of the Month Award Month National League American League April Joe Morgan (CIN) Robin Yount (MIL) May Bob Watson (HOU) Jim Hughes (MIN) June Joe Morgan (CIN) Fred Lynn (BOS) July Dave Kingman (NYM) John Mayberry (KC) August Tony Pérez (CIN) Jim Palmer (BAL) September Andre Thornton (CHC) Gene Tenace (OAK) break Pitcher of the Month Major League Baseball Pitcher of the Month Award Month National League April Don Sutton (LAD) May Don Sutton (LAD) June Tom Seaver (NYM) July Al Hrabosky (STL) August Burt Hooton (LAD) September Burt Hooton (LAD) end Baseball Hall of Fame National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Earl Averill Billy Herman Judy Johnson Ralph Kiner Bucky Harris (manager) 1975 Baseball Hall of Fame balloting Home field attendance Team nameWins%± Percent changeHome attendance%± Percent changePer game Average home attendance per gameLos Angeles Dodgershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/LAD/attend.shtml Los Angeles Dodgers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com88 −13.7%2,539,349 −3.5%31,350Cincinnati Redshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CIN/attend.shtml Cincinnati Reds Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com10810.2%2,315,6037.0%28,588Philadelphia Phillieshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PHI/attend.shtml Philadelphia Phillies Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com867.5%1,909,2335.6%23,571Boston Red Soxhttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BOS/attend.shtml Boston Red Sox Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com9513.1%1,748,58712.3%21,587New York Metshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYM/attend.shtml New York Mets Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com8215.5%1,730,5660.5%21,365St. Louis Cardinalshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/STL/attend.shtml St. Louis Cardinals Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com82 −4.7%1,695,270 −7.8%20,674New York Yankeeshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYY/attend.shtml New York Yankees Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com83 −6.7%1,288,0481.2%16,513San Diego Padreshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SDP/attend.shtml San Diego Padres Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com7118.3%1,281,74719.2%15,824Pittsburgh Pirateshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PIT/attend.shtml Pittsburgh Pirates Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com924.5%1,270,01814.4%15,875Milwaukee Brewershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/MIL/attend.shtml Milwaukee Brewers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com68 −10.5%1,213,35727.0%14,980Kansas City Royalshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/KCR/attend.shtml Kansas City Royals Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com9118.2%1,151,836 −1.8%14,220Texas Rangershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/TEX/attend.shtml Texas Rangers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com79 −6.0%1,127,924 −5.5%14,099Oakland Athleticshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/OAK/attend.shtml Oakland Athletics Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com988.9%1,075,51827.2%13,278Detroit Tigershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/DET/attend.shtml Detroit Tigers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com57 −20.8%1,058,836 −14.8%13,235California Angelshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/ANA/attend.shtml Los Angeles Angels Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com725.9%1,058,16315.4%13,064Chicago Cubshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHC/attend.shtml Chicago Cubs Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com7513.6%1,034,8191.9%12,776Baltimore Orioleshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BAL/attend.shtml Baltimore Orioles Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com90 −1.1%1,002,1574.1%13,015Cleveland Indianshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CLE/attend.shtml Cleveland Indians Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com792.6%977,039 −12.3%12,213Montreal Exposhttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/WSN/attend.shtml Washington Nationals Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com75 −5.1%908,292 −10.9%11,213Houston Astroshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/HOU/attend.shtml Houston Astros Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com64 −21.0%858,002 −21.3%10,593Chicago White Soxhttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHW/attend.shtml Chicago White Sox Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com75 −6.3%750,802 −34.7%9,269Minnesota Twinshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/MIN/attend.shtml Minnesota Twins Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com76 −7.3%737,15611.3%8,990Atlanta Braveshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/ATL/attend.shtml Atlanta Braves Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com67 −23.9%534,672 −45.5%6,683San Francisco Giantshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SFG/attend.shtml San Francisco Giants Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com8011.1%522,9190.6%6,456 Venues The New York Yankees play their last of two seasons at Shea Stadium, the home of their cross-town rival New York Mets, playing their last game in a doubleheader on September 28 against the Baltimore Orioles. The team would return to Yankee Stadium in 1976 following the completion of renovations. Media Television This was the last season that NBC was the exclusive national TV broadcaster of MLB, airing the weekend Game of the Week, Monday Night Baseball, the All-Star Game, both League Championship Series, and the World Series. Beginning in 1976, MLB would split the TV rights between NBC and ABC. Retired numbers Don Wilson had his No. 40 retired by the Houston Astros on April 13. This was the second number retired by the team. Harmon Killebrew had his No. 3 retired by the Minnesota Twins on May 4. This was the first number retired by the team. Luke Appling had his No. 4 retired by the Chicago White Sox on June 7. This was the first number retired by the team. Earl Averill had his No. 3 retired by the Cleveland Indians on June 8. This was the third number retired by the team. Bob Gibson had his No. 45 retired by the St. Louis Cardinals on September 1. This was the third number retired by the team. See also 1975 in baseball (Events, Births, Deaths) 1975 Nippon Professional Baseball season References External links 1975 Major League Schedule at Baseball Reference Category:Major League Baseball seasons