1921 International League season
Sports season
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The 1921 International League was a Class AA baseball season played between April 20 and September 25. Eight teams played a 168-game schedule, with the first place team winning the pennant.
| 1921 International League season | |
|---|---|
| League | International League |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Duration | April 20 â September 25 |
| Games | 168 |
| Teams | 8 |
| International League Pennant | |
| League champions | Baltimore Orioles |
| Runners-up | Rochester Colts |
The Baltimore Orioles won the International League pennant, finishing in first place, twenty games ahead of the second place Rochester Colts.
Team changes
- The Akron Buckeyes folded.
- The Newark Bears rejoined the league.
- The Reading Marines are renamed the Reading Aces.
- The Rochester Hustlers are renamed the Rochester Colts.
Teams
| 1921 International League | ||||||
| Team | City | MLB Affiliate | Stadium | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Orioles | Baltimore, Maryland | None | Oriole Park | |||
| Buffalo Bisons | Buffalo, New York | None | Buffalo Baseball Park | |||
| Jersey City Skeeters | Jersey City, New Jersey | None | West Side Park | |||
| Newark Bears | Newark, New Jersey | None | Harrison Park | |||
| Reading Aces | Reading, Pennsylvania | None | Lauer's Park | |||
| Rochester Colts | Rochester, New York | None | Bay Street Ball Grounds | |||
| Syracuse Stars | Syracuse, New York | None | Star Park | |||
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Toronto, Ontario | None | Hanlan's Point Stadium | |||
Map of teams
International League teams
Regular season
Wins record
The Baltimore Orioles won an International League record 119 games and their third consecutive pennant.
Standings
| International League | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Win | Loss | % | GB |
| Baltimore Orioles | 119 | 47 | .717 | â |
| Rochester Colts | 100 | 68 | .595 | 20 |
| Buffalo Bisons | 99 | 69 | .589 | 21 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 89 | 77 | .536 | 30 |
| Newark Bears | 72 | 92 | .439 | 46 |
| Syracuse Stars | 71 | 96 | .425 | 48.5 |
| Jersey City Skeeters | 59 | 106 | .358 | 59.5 |
| Reading Aces | 56 | 110 | .337 | 63 |
League Leaders
Batting leaders
| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| AVG | Jack Bentley, Baltimore Orioles | .412 |
| H | Jack Bentley, Baltimore Orioles | 246 |
| 2B | Jack Bentley, Baltimore Orioles | 47 |
| 3B | Bob Fothergill, Rochester Colts Norm McMillan, Rochester Colts | 23 |
| HR | Jack Bentley, Baltimore Orioles | 24 |
Pitching leaders
| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| W | Jack Ogden, Baltimore Orioles | 31 |
| L | Clarence Fisher, Reading Aces | 25 |
| ERA | Johnny Enzmann, Toronto Maple Leafs | 2.25 |
| CG | Jack Ogden, Baltimore Orioles | 33 |
| SHO | Jack Ogden, Baltimore Orioles | 6 |
| SO | Lefty Grove, Baltimore Orioles | 254 |
| IP | Jack Ogden, Baltimore Orioles | 318.0 |