1908 South Atlantic League season
Sports season
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The 1908 South Atlantic League was a Class C baseball season played between April 6 and August 22. Six teams played a 120-game schedule, with the top team winning the pennant.
| 1908 South Atlantic League season | |
|---|---|
| League | South Atlantic League |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Duration | April 6 â August 22 |
| Games | 120 |
| Teams | 6 |
| Regular season | |
| League champions | Jacksonville Jays |
The Jacksonville Jays won the South Atlantic League championship, as they finished the regular season in first place.
Teams
| 1908 South Atlantic League | ||||||
| Team | City | MLB Affiliate | Stadium | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Tourists | Augusta, Georgia | None | Warren Park | |||
| Charleston Sea Gulls | Charleston, South Carolina | None | Hampton Park Field | |||
| Columbia Gamecocks | Columbia, South Carolina | None | Comer Field | |||
| Jacksonville Jays | Jacksonville, Florida | None | Dixieland Park | |||
| Macon Peaches | Macon, Georgia | None | Central City Park | |||
| Savannah Indians | Savannah, Georgia | None | Bolton Street Park | |||
Map of teams
South Atlantic League teams
Regular season
Summary
- The Jacksonville Jays finished with the best record in the regular season, winning their first South Atlantic League pennant.
Standings
| South Atlantic League | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Win | Loss | % | GB |
| Jacksonville Jays | 77 | 34 | .694 | â |
| Savannah Indians | 64 | 45 | .587 | 12 |
| Augusta Tourists | 51 | 59 | .464 | 25½ |
| Columbia Gamecocks | 46 | 58 | .442 | 27½ |
| Macon Peaches | 48 | 68 | .414 | 31½ |
| Charleston Sea Gulls | 44 | 66 | .400 | 32½ |
League Leaders
Batting leaders
| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| AVG | Wilbur Murdoch, Macon Peaches | .302 |
| H | Wilbur Murdoch, Macon Peaches | 140 |
| R | Frank Bigbie, Columbia Gamecocks | 55 |
| SB | Louis Pelkey, Savannah Indians | 59 |
Pitching leaders
| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| W | Phil Sitton, Augusta Tourists Abe Welcher, Columbia Gamecocks | 19 |