1914 South Atlantic League season
| 1914 South Atlantic League season | |
|---|---|
| League | South Atlantic League |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Duration | April 9 – August 29 |
| Number of games | 130 |
| Number of teams | 8 |
| Regular season | |
| League champions | Charleston Sea Gulls |
| Playoffs | |
| League champions | Savannah Colts |
| Runners-up | Albany Babies |
The 1914 South Atlantic League was a Class C baseball season played between April 9 and August 29. Eight teams played a 130-game schedule, with the top team in each half of the season qualifying for the playoffs.
The Savannah Colts won the South Atlantic League championship, as they defeated the Albany Babies in the playoffs.
Team changes
[edit]- The Augusta Tourists rejoin the league after they disbanded during the 1911 season.
- The Columbia Comers rejoin the league after a one-year absence.
Teams
[edit]| 1914 South Atlantic League | ||||||
| Team | City | MLB Affiliate | Stadium | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Babies | Albany, Georgia | None | Albany Park | |||
| Augusta Tourists | Augusta, Georgia | None | Warren Park | |||
| Charleston Sea Gulls | Charleston, South Carolina | None | Hampton Park Field | |||
| Columbia Comers | Columbia, South Carolina | None | Comer Field | |||
| Columbus Foxes | Columbus, Georgia | None | Columbus Base Ball Grounds | |||
| Jacksonville Tarpons | Jacksonville, Florida | None | Dixieland Park | |||
| Macon Peaches | Macon, Georgia | None | Central City Park | |||
| Savannah Colts | Savannah, Georgia | None | Fairview Park | |||
Map of teams
[edit]
Regular season
[edit]Summary
[edit]- Despite finishing with the best record in the league, the Charleston Sea Gulls failed to qualify for the post-season as they did not finish in first place in either half of the season.
Standings
[edit]| South Atlantic League | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Win | Loss | % | GB |
| Charleston Sea Gulls | 78 | 46 | .629 | – |
| Savannah Colts | 72 | 50 | .590 | 5 |
| Albany Babies | 64 | 57 | .529 | 12.5 |
| Columbia Comers | 60 | 66 | .476 | 19 |
| Jacksonville Tarpons | 58 | 64 | .475 | 19 |
| Columbus Foxes | 55 | 67 | .451 | 22 |
| Macon Peaches | 52 | 68 | .433 | 24 |
| Augusta Tourists | 52 | 73 | .416 | 26.5 |
League Leaders
[edit]Batting leaders
[edit]| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| AVG | George Stinson, Macon Peaches | .322 |
| H | Sam Mayer, Savannah Colts | 162 |
| R | Tim Bowden, Macon Peaches Mike Handiboe, Savannah Colts |
79 |
| SB | Thomas McMillan, Charleston Sea Gulls | 46 |
Pitching leaders
[edit]| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| W | Joe Wiley, Albany Babies | 24 |
| IP | Joe Wiley, Albany Babies | 357.0 |
| SO | Phil Redding, Columbus Foxes | 184 |
Playoffs
[edit]- The Savannah Colts won their second consecutive South Atlantic League championship and third overall, defeating the Albany Babies in six games.
Playoff bracket
[edit]| Finals | ||||
| 1 | Savannah | 4 | ||
| 2 | Albany | 2 | ||
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ 1914 SALLY Standings at stats-crew.com, URL accessed February 11, 2025
- ^ 1914 SAL Batting Leaders at baseball-reference.com, URL accessed February 11, 2025
- ^ 1914 SAL Pitching Leaders at baseball-reference.com, URL accessed February 11, 2025