1942 California League season
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| 1942 California League season | |
|---|---|
| League | California League |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Duration | April 24 – June 28 |
| Number of games | 67 |
| Number of teams | 4 |
| Regular season | |
| League champions | Santa Barbara Saints |
| Season MVP | Sal Taormina, San Jose Owls |
| Playoffs | |
The 1942 California League was a Class C baseball season played between April 19 and June 28. Four teams were to play a 140-game schedule, however, on June 28, the league ceased and suspended operations due to World War II.
- The Anaheim Aces folded by onset of World War II.
- The Merced Bears folded by onset of World War II.
- The Stockton Fliers folded by the onset of World War II.
- The San Jose Owls join the league as an expansion team.
Teams
| 1942 California League | ||||||
| Team | City | MLB Affiliate | Stadium | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield Badgers | Bakersfield, California | None | Sam Lynn Ballpark | |||
| Fresno Cardinals | Fresno, California | St. Louis Cardinals | Cardinal Field | |||
| Santa Barbara Saints | Santa Barbara, California | Brooklyn Dodgers | Laguna Park | |||
| San Jose Owls | San Jose, California | None | San Jose Municipal Stadium | |||
Map of teams
Regular season
Summary
- The Santa Barbara Saints finished with the best record in the regular season for the first time in club history.
- On June 28, the league ceased and suspended operations due to World War II.
Standings
| California League | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Win | Loss | % | GB |
| Santa Barbara Saints | 43 | 24 | .642 | – |
| San Jose Owls | 35 | 32 | .522 | 8 |
| Fresno Cardinals | 34 | 33 | .507 | 9 |
| Bakersfield Badgers | 22 | 45 | .328 | 21 |
League Leaders
Batting leaders
| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| AVG | Sal Taormina, San Jose Owls | .357 |
| H | Charlie Sylvester, Santa Barbara Saints | 93 |
| 2B | William Greer, Santa Barbara Saints | 26 |
| 3B | Sal Taormina, San Jose Owls | 8 |
| HR | Edward Nulty, Santa Barbara Saints | 10 |
Pitching leaders
| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| W | Donald Belton, Fresno Cardinals Brad Trine, Fresno Cardinals | 11 |
| ERA | Rex Cecil, Bakersfield Badgers | 2.09 |
| IP | Brad Trine, Fresno Cardinals | 151.0 |
Playoffs
- The 1942 playoffs were canceled as the season was suspended on June 28.
Awards
| California League awards | |
|---|---|
| Award name | Recipient |
| Most Valuable Player | Sal Taormina, San Jose Owls |