1975 Southern League season
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| 1975 Southern League season | |
|---|---|
| League | Southern League |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Duration | April 15 – September 5 |
| Number of games | 140 |
| Number of teams | 8 |
| Regular season | |
| League champions | Orlando Twins |
| Season MVP | Mike Squires, Knoxville Sox |
| Playoffs | |
| League champions | Montgomery Rebels |
| Runners-up | Orlando Twins |
The 1975 Southern League was a Class AA baseball season played between April 15 and September 5. 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 Orlando Twins in the playoffs.
Map of teams
Regular season
Summary
- The Orlando Twins finished the season with the best record in the league for the first time in team history.
Standings
| East Division | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Win | Loss | % | GB |
| Orlando Twins | 81 | 57 | .587 | – |
| Columbus Astros | 70 | 64 | .522 | 9 |
| Savannah Braves | 70 | 64 | .522 | 9 |
| Jacksonville Suns | 59 | 79 | .428 | 22 |
| West Division | ||||
| Montgomery Rebels | 73 | 61 | .545 | – |
| Birmingham Athletics | 65 | 69 | .485 | 8 |
| Asheville Orioles | 63 | 75 | .457 | 12 |
| Knoxville Sox | 63 | 75 | .457 | 12 |
League Leaders
Batting leaders
Pitching leaders
Playoffs
- The Montgomery Rebels won their third Southern League championship, defeating the Orlando Twins in three games.
Playoff bracket
| Finals | ||||
| E1 | Orlando | 0 | ||
| W1 | Montgomery | 3 | ||
Awards
| Southern League awards | |
|---|---|
| Award name | Recipient |
| Most Valuable Player | Mike Squires, Knoxville Sox |
| Pitcher of the Year | Bob Maneely, Orlando Twins |
| Manager of the Year | Dick Phillips, Orlando Twins |