In Meoli's only season as a regular, he led AL shortstops in errors with 27 in only 95 games at the position, hitting .223. (JFC)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » May 15, 1973: California's Nolan Ryan strikes out 12, including the side in the 1st, and hurls his first career no-hitter in beating Kansas City 3–0. For C Jeff Torborg, it is his 3rd no-hitter. SS Rudi Meoli preserves the no-no with a spectacular over the shoulder catch in the 8th.