1924 South Atlantic Association season
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The 1924 South Atlantic Association was a Class B baseball season played between April 17 and September 9. Six teams played a 130-game schedule, with the top team winning the pennant.
| 1924 South Atlantic Association season | |
|---|---|
| League | South Atlantic Association |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Duration | April 17 â September 9 |
| Games | 130 |
| Teams | 6 |
| Regular season | |
| League champions | Augusta Tygers |
The Augusta Tygers won the South Atlantic Association championship, as they finished the season with the best record.
Team changes
- The Gastonia Comers disband.
- The Asheville Skylanders join the league as an expansion team.
Teams
| 1924 South Atlantic Association | ||||||
| Team | City | MLB Affiliate | Stadium | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville Skylanders | Asheville, North Carolina | None | McCormick Field | |||
| Augusta Tygers | Augusta, Georgia | None | Academy Park | |||
| Charlotte Hornets | Charlotte, North Carolina | None | Wearn Field | |||
| Greenville Spinners | Greenville, South Carolina | None | McBee Field | |||
| Macon Peaches | Macon, Georgia | None | Central City Park | |||
| Spartanburg Spartans | Spartanburg, South Carolina | None | Wofford Park | |||
Map of teams
South Atlantic Association teams
Regular season
Summary
- The Augusta Tygers finish the season with the best record for the first time in team history.
Standings
| South Atlantic Association | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Win | Loss | % | GB |
| Augusta Tygers | 74 | 47 | .612 | â |
| Charlotte Hornets | 73 | 48 | .603 | 1 |
| Spartanburg Spartans | 62 | 59 | .512 | 12 |
| Greenville Spinners | 59 | 61 | .492 | 14½ |
| Asheville Skylanders | 58 | 63 | .479 | 16 |
| Macon Peaches | 37 | 85 | .303 | 37½ |
League Leaders
Batting leaders
| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| AVG | George Rhinehardt, Greenville Spinners | .404 |
| H | George Rhinehardt, Greenville Spinners | 200 |
| 2B | George Rhinehardt, Greenville Spinners | 45 |
| 3B | Cleo Carlyle, Charlotte Hornets | 25 |
| HR | Stuffy McCrone, Ashville Skylanders | 28 |
Pitching leaders
| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| W | Charles Fulton, Augusta Tygers | 24 |
| ERA | Charles Fulton, Augusta Tygers | 2.98 |
| IP | Sam Gibson, Asheville Skylanders | 284.0 |