1920 South Atlantic Association season
| 1920 South Atlantic Association season | |
|---|---|
| League | South Atlantic Association |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Duration | April 22 – September 7 |
| Number of games | 130 |
| Number of teams | 6 |
| Regular season | |
| League champions | Columbia Comers |
The 1920 South Atlantic Association was a Class C baseball season played between April 22 and September 7. Six teams played a 100-game schedule, with the top team winning the pennant.
The Columbia Comers won the South Atlantic Association championship, as they finished the season with the best record.
Team changes
[edit]- The Augusta Dollies are renamed to the Augusta Georgians.
- The Charleston Gulls are renamed to the Charleston Palmettos.
Teams
[edit]| 1920 South Atlantic Association | ||||||
| Team | City | MLB Affiliate | Stadium | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Georgians | Augusta, Georgia | None | Warren Park | |||
| Charleston Palmettos | Charleston, South Carolina | None | Hampton Park Field | |||
| Charlotte Hornets | Charlotte, North Carolina | None | Wearn Field | |||
| Columbia Comers | Columbia, South Carolina | None | Comer Field | |||
| Greenville Spinners | Greenville, South Carolina | None | McBee Field | |||
| Spartanburg Pioneers | Spartanburg, South Carolina | None | Wofford Park | |||
Map of teams
[edit]
Regular season
[edit]Summary
[edit]- The Columbia Comers finish the season with the best record for the second consecutive season.
Standings
[edit]| South Atlantic Association | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Win | Loss | % | GB |
| Columbia Comers | 76 | 44 | .633 | – |
| Greenville Spinners | 72 | 55 | .567 | 7.5 |
| Spartanburg Pioneers | 56 | 65 | .463 | 20.5 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 58 | 68 | .460 | 21 |
| Augusta Georgians | 55 | 68 | .447 | 22.5 |
| Charleston Palmettos | 54 | 71 | .432 | 24.5 |
League Leaders
[edit]Batting leaders
[edit]| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| AVG | Jake Munch, Charlotte Hornets | .364 |
| H | Norm McMillan, Greenville Spinners | 148 |
| 2B | Lew Wendell, Columbia Comers | 29 |
| 3B | Bud Davis, Augusta Georgians | 17 |
| HR | Norm McMillan, Greenville Spinners | 14 |
Pitching leaders
[edit]| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| W | Jess Doyle, Greenville Spinners | 25 |
| ERA | Leo Townsend, Charleston Palmettos | 2.15 |
| IP | Jess Doyle, Greenville Spinners | 288.0 |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ 1920 SALLY Standings at stats-crew.com, URL accessed February 11, 2025
- ^ 1920 SAL Batting Leaders at baseball-reference.com, URL accessed February 11, 2025
- ^ 1920 SAL Pitching Leaders at baseball-reference.com, URL accessed February 11, 2025