1973 Southern League season
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| 1973 Southern League season | |
|---|---|
| League | Southern League |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Duration | April 13 – September 1 |
| Number of games | 140 |
| Number of teams | 8 |
| Regular season | |
| League champions | Montgomery Rebels |
| Season MVP | Jerry Moxey, Columbus Astros |
| Playoffs | |
| League champions | Montgomery Rebels |
| Runners-up | Jacksonville Suns |
The 1973 Southern League was a Class AA baseball season played between April 13 and September 1. Eight teams played a 140-game schedule, with the top team in each division qualifying for the championship round.
The Montgomery Rebels won the Southern League championship, as they defeated the Jacksonville Suns in the playoffs.
- The Charlotte Hornets disbanded.
- The Orlando Twins join the league from the Florida State League and will play in the East Division. The club is affiliated with the Minnesota Twins.
- The Asheville Orioles move to the West Division.
- The Columbus Astros move to the East Division.
Teams
Map of teams
Regular season
Summary
- The Montgomery Rebels finished the season with the best record in the league for the first time in team history.
Standings
| East Division | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Win | Loss | % | GB |
| Jacksonville Suns | 76 | 60 | .559 | – |
| Savannah Braves | 71 | 68 | .511 | 6.5 |
| Columbus Astros | 69 | 70 | .496 | 8.5 |
| Orlando Twins | 65 | 70 | .481 | 10.5 |
| West Division | ||||
| Montgomery Rebels | 80 | 58 | .580 | – |
| Asheville Orioles | 71 | 69 | .507 | 10 |
| Knoxville Sox | 70 | 69 | .504 | 10.5 |
| Birmingham Athletics | 50 | 88 | .362 | 30 |
League Leaders
Batting leaders
Pitching leaders
| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| W | Joe Henderson, Knoxville Sox | 17 |
| ERA | Ross Rothermel, Columbus Astros | 1.81 |
| CG | Doug Konieczny, Columbus Astros | 17 |
| SHO | Charles Swanson, Montgomery Rebels | 6 |
| SV | Jerome Donahue, Montgomery Rebels | 11 |
| IP | Doug Konieczny, Columbus Astros | 213.0 |
| SO | Doug Konieczny, Columbus Astros | 222 |
Playoffs
- The Montgomery Rebels won their second consecutive Southern League championship, defeating the Jacksonville Suns in four games.
Playoff bracket
| Finals | ||||
| E1 | Jacksonville | 1 | ||
| W1 | Montgomery | 3 | ||
Awards
| Southern League awards | |
|---|---|
| Award name | Recipient |
| Most Valuable Player | Jerry Moxey, Columbus Astros |
| Pitcher of the Year | Doug Konieczny, Columbus Astros |
| Manager of the Year | Billy Gardner, Jacksonville Suns |