1926 South Atlantic Association season
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The 1926 South Atlantic Association was a Class B baseball season played between April 22 and September 15. Eight teams played a 150-game schedule, with the top team winning the pennant.
| 1926 South Atlantic Association season | |
|---|---|
| League | South Atlantic Association |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Duration | April 22 â September 15 |
| Games | 150 |
| Teams | 8 |
| Regular season | |
| League champions | Greenville Spinners |
The Greenville Spinners won the South Atlantic Association championship, as they finished the season with the best record.
Teams
| 1926 South Atlantic Association | ||||||
| Team | City | MLB Affiliate | Stadium | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville Tourists | Asheville, North Carolina | None | McCormick Field | |||
| Augusta Tygers | Augusta, Georgia | None | Warren Park | |||
| Charlotte Hornets | Charlotte, North Carolina | None | Wearn Field | |||
| Columbia Comers | Columbia, South Carolina | None | Comer Field | |||
| Greenville Spinners | Greenville, South Carolina | None | Spinner's Park | |||
| Knoxville Smokies | Knoxville, Tennessee | None | Caswell Park | |||
| Macon Peaches | Macon, Georgia | None | Central City Park | |||
| Spartanburg Spartans | Spartanburg, South Carolina | None | Duncan Park | |||
Map of teams
South Atlantic Association teams
Regular season
Summary
- The Greenville Spinners finish the season with the best record for the first time in team history.
Standings
| South Atlantic Association | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Win | Loss | % | GB |
| Greenville Spinners | 98 | 50 | .662 | â |
| Asheville Tourists | 80 | 66 | .548 | 17 |
| Augusta Tygers | 80 | 67 | .544 | 17½ |
| Charlotte Hornets | 77 | 72 | .517 | 21½ |
| Spartanburg Spartans | 74 | 74 | .500 | 24 |
| Macon Peaches | 71 | 74 | .490 | 25½ |
| Knoxville Smokies | 68 | 79 | .463 | 29½ |
| Columbia Comers | 40 | 106 | .274 | 57 |
League Leaders
Batting leaders
| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| AVG | Billy Rhiel, Greenville Spinners | .386 |
| H | Russ Scarritt, Greenville Spinners | 243 |
| 2B | Russ Scarritt, Greenville Spinners | 57 |
| 3B | Billy Rhiel, Greenville Spinners | 19 |
| HR | Roy Moore, Greenville Spinners | 35 |
Pitching leaders
| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| W | Wilcy Moore, Greenville Spinners | 30 |
| ERA | Wilcy Moore, Greenville Spinners | 2.86 |
| IP | Wilcy Moore, Greenville Spinners | 305.0 |