1927 South Atlantic Association season
Sports season
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The 1927 South Atlantic Association was a Class B baseball season played between April 21 and September 14. Eight teams played a 150-game schedule, with the top team winning the pennant.
| 1927 South Atlantic Association season | |
|---|---|
| League | South Atlantic Association |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Duration | April 21 â September 14 |
| 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
| 1927 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 | Dreyfus Park | |||
| 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 second consecutive season.
Standings
| South Atlantic Association | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Win | Loss | % | GB |
| Greenville Spinners | 92 | 56 | .622 | â |
| Spartanburg Spartans | 81 | 67 | .547 | 11 |
| Knoxville Smokies | 79 | 68 | .537 | 12½ |
| Asheville Tourists | 76 | 73 | .510 | 16½ |
| Macon Peaches | 76 | 73 | .510 | 16½ |
| Charlotte Hornets | 72 | 78 | .480 | 21 |
| Columbia Comers | 65 | 81 | .445 | 26 |
| Augusta Tygers | 52 | 97 | .349 | 40½ |
League Leaders
Batting leaders
| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| AVG | Virgil Barrett, Knoxville Smokies | .360 |
| H | Teddy Kearns, Charlotte Hornets | 191 |
| 2B | George Speirs, Greenville Spinners | 38 |
| 3B | Chick Rossi, Columbia Comers | 18 |
| HR | Virgil Barrett, Knoxville Smokies | 39 |
Pitching leaders
| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| W | Bill Bayne, Greenville Spinners | 26 |
| ERA | Bill Bayne, Greenville Spinners | 2.67 |
| IP | Bill Bayne, Greenville Spinners | 313.0 |