1914 International League season
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The 1914 International League was a Class AA baseball season played between April 24 and September 27. Eight teams played a 154-game schedule, with the first place team winning the pennant.
| 1914 International League season | |
|---|---|
| League | International League |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Duration | April 24 â September 27 |
| Games | 154 |
| Teams | 8 |
| International League Pennant | |
| League champions | Providence Grays |
| Runners-up | Buffalo Bisons |
The Providence Grays won the International League pennant, finishing in first place, four games ahead of the second place Buffalo Bisons.
Teams
| 1914 International League | ||||||
| Team | City | MLB Affiliate | Stadium | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Orioles | Baltimore, Maryland | None | Oriole Park IV | |||
| Buffalo Bisons | Buffalo, New York | None | Buffalo Baseball Park | |||
| Jersey City Skeeters | Jersey City, New Jersey | None | West Side Park | |||
| Montreal Royals | Montreal, Quebec | None | Atwater Park | |||
| Newark Indians | Newark, New Jersey | None | Wiedenmayer's Park | |||
| Providence Grays | Providence, Rhode Island | None | Melrose Park | |||
| Rochester Hustlers | Rochester, New York | None | Bay Street Ball Grounds | |||
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Toronto, Ontario | None | Hanlan's Point Stadium | |||
Map of teams
International League teams
Regular season
Summary
- The 1914 season was the professional debut of 19-year old Babe Ruth, who split the season between the Baltimore Orioles and Providence Grays.[1]
- Fred Herbert of the Toronto Maple Leafs threw a no-hitter in a 15-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles on July 25 at Hanlan's Point Stadium in Toronto, Ontario. The game was shortened to seven innings.[2]
- On August 11, Bill Upham of the Rochester Hustlers threw a six inning perfect game in a rain-shortened 0-0 tie against the Jersey City Skeeters at West Side Park in Jersey City, New Jersey.[3]
Standings
| International League | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Win | Loss | % | GB |
| Providence Grays | 95 | 59 | .617 | â |
| Buffalo Bisons | 89 | 61 | .593 | 4 |
| Rochester Hustlers | 91 | 63 | .591 | 4 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 74 | 70 | .514 | 16 |
| Newark Indians | 73 | 77 | .487 | 20 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 72 | 77 | .483 | 20.5 |
| Montreal Royals | 60 | 89 | .403 | 32.5 |
| Jersey City Skeeters | 48 | 106 | .312 | 47 |
League Leaders
Batting leaders
| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| AVG | Birdie Cree, Baltimore Orioles | .356 |
| HR | Wally Pipp, Rochester Hustlers | 16 |
| R | Claud Derrick, Baltimore Orioles | 142 |
| H | Al Platte, Providence Grays | 190 |
| SB | Frank Gilhooley, Buffalo Bisons | 62 |
Pitching leaders
| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| W | Carl Mays, Providence Grays | 24 |
| L | Fred Bruck, Jersey City Skeeters | 19 |
| SO | Tom Hughes, Rochester Hustlers | 182 |
| IP | Allen Russell, Baltimore Orioles | 286.0 |