1913 South Atlantic League season
| 1913 South Atlantic League season | |
|---|---|
| League | South Atlantic League |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Duration | April 17 – September 1 |
| Number of games | 120 |
| Number of teams | 6 |
| Regular season | |
| League champions | Savannah Colts |
| Playoffs | |
| League champions | Savannah Colts |
The 1913 South Atlantic League was a Class C baseball season played between April 17 and September 1. Six teams played a 120-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 finished in first place in both halves of the season.
Team changes
[edit]- The Columbia Comers take a leave of absence from the league.
- The Charleston Sea Gulls rejoin the league after building a new stadium.
- The Savannah Indians are renamed to the Savannah Colts.
Teams
[edit]| 1913 South Atlantic League | ||||||
| Team | City | MLB Affiliate | Stadium | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Babies | Albany, Georgia | None | Albany Park | |||
| Charleston Sea Gulls | Charleston, South Carolina | None | Hampton Park 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]- The Savannah Colts finished with the best record in the regular season for the first time since 1906.
Standings
[edit]| South Atlantic League | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Win | Loss | % | GB |
| Savannah Colts | 78 | 38 | .672 | – |
| Columbus Foxes | 60 | 55 | .522 | 17.5 |
| Jacksonville Tarpons | 60 | 58 | .508 | 19 |
| Macon Peaches | 55 | 60 | .478 | 22.5 |
| Charleston Sea Gulls | 48 | 68 | .414 | 30 |
| Albany Babies | 46 | 68 | .404 | 31 |
League Leaders
[edit]Batting leaders
[edit]| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| AVG | Mike Handiboe, Savannah Colts | .314 |
| H | Mike Handiboe, Savannah Colts | 146 |
Pitching leaders
[edit]| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| W | Dick Robertson, Savannah Colts | 28 |
| IP | Dick Robertson, Savannah Colts | 331.2 |
Playoffs
[edit]- The Savannah Colts won their second South Atlantic League championship.
- No playoffs were played as the Colts had the best record in the league in both halves of the season.
Playoff bracket
[edit]| Finals | ||||
| 1 | Savannah | |||
| 2 | ||||
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ 1913 SALLY Standings at stats-crew.com, URL accessed February 11, 2025
- ^ 1913 SAL Batting Leaders at baseball-reference.com, URL accessed February 11, 2025
- ^ 1913 SAL Pitching Leaders at baseball-reference.com, URL accessed February 11, 2025