1913 South Atlantic League season
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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.
| 1913 South Atlantic League season | |
|---|---|
| League | South Atlantic League |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Duration | April 17 â September 1 |
| Games | 120 |
| Teams | 6 |
| Regular season | |
| League champions | Savannah Colts |
| Playoffs | |
| League champions | Savannah Colts |
The Savannah Colts won the South Atlantic League championship, as they finished in first place in both halves of the season.
Team changes
- 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
| 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
South Atlantic League teams
Regular season
Summary
- The Savannah Colts finished with the best record in the regular season for the first time since 1906.
Standings
| South Atlantic League | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Win | Loss | % | GB |
| Savannah Colts | 78 | 38 | .672 | â |
| Columbus Foxes | 60 | 55 | .522 | 17½ |
| Jacksonville Tarpons | 60 | 58 | .508 | 19 |
| Macon Peaches | 55 | 60 | .478 | 22½ |
| Charleston Sea Gulls | 48 | 68 | .414 | 30 |
| Albany Babies | 46 | 68 | .404 | 31 |
League Leaders
Batting leaders
| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| AVG | Mike Handiboe, Savannah Colts | .314 |
| H | Mike Handiboe, Savannah Colts | 146 |
Pitching leaders
| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| W | Dick Robertson, Savannah Colts | 28 |
| IP | Dick Robertson, Savannah Colts | 331.2 |
Playoffs
- 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
| Finals | ||||
| 1 | Savannah | |||
| 2 | ||||