1914 South Atlantic League season
Sports season
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The 1914 South Atlantic League was a Class C baseball season played between April 9 and August 29. Eight teams played a 130-game schedule, with the top team in each half of the season qualifying for the playoffs.
| 1914 South Atlantic League season | |
|---|---|
| League | South Atlantic League |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Duration | April 9 â August 29 |
| Games | 130 |
| Teams | 8 |
| Regular season | |
| League champions | Charleston Sea Gulls |
| Playoffs | |
| League champions | Savannah Colts |
| Runners-up | Albany Babies |
The Savannah Colts won the South Atlantic League championship, as they defeated the Albany Babies in the playoffs.
Team changes
- The Augusta Tourists rejoin the league after they disbanded during the 1911 season.
- The Columbia Comers rejoin the league after a one-year absence.
Teams
| 1914 South Atlantic League | ||||||
| Team | City | MLB Affiliate | Stadium | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Babies | Albany, Georgia | None | Albany Park | |||
| Augusta Tourists | Augusta, Georgia | None | Warren Park | |||
| Charleston Sea Gulls | Charleston, South Carolina | None | Hampton Park Field | |||
| Columbia Comers | Columbia, South Carolina | None | Comer 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
- Despite finishing with the best record in the league, the Charleston Sea Gulls failed to qualify for the post-season as they did not finish in first place in either half of the season.
Standings
| South Atlantic League | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Win | Loss | % | GB |
| Charleston Sea Gulls | 78 | 46 | .629 | â |
| Savannah Colts | 72 | 50 | .590 | 5 |
| Albany Babies | 64 | 57 | .529 | 12.5 |
| Columbia Comers | 60 | 66 | .476 | 19 |
| Jacksonville Tarpons | 58 | 64 | .475 | 19 |
| Columbus Foxes | 55 | 67 | .451 | 22 |
| Macon Peaches | 52 | 68 | .433 | 24 |
| Augusta Tourists | 52 | 73 | .416 | 26.5 |
League Leaders
Batting leaders
| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| AVG | George Stinson, Macon Peaches | .322 |
| H | Sam Mayer, Savannah Colts | 162 |
| R | Tim Bowden, Macon Peaches Mike Handiboe, Savannah Colts | 79 |
| SB | Thomas S. McMillan, Charleston Sea Gulls | 46 |
Pitching leaders
| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| W | Joe Wiley, Albany Babies | 24 |
| IP | Joe Wiley, Albany Babies | 357.0 |
| SO | Phil Redding, Columbus Foxes | 184 |
Playoffs
- The Savannah Colts won their second consecutive South Atlantic League championship and third overall, defeating the Albany Babies in six games.
Playoff bracket
| Finals | ||||
| 1 | Savannah | 4 | ||
| 2 | Albany | 2 | ||