1916 South Atlantic League season
| 1916 South Atlantic League season | |
|---|---|
| League | South Atlantic League |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Duration | April 17 – September 4 |
| Games | 130 |
| Teams | 8 |
| Regular season | |
| League champions | Columbia Comers |
| Playoffs | |
| League champions | Augusta Tourists |
| Runners-up | Columbia Comers |
The 1916 South Atlantic League was a Class C baseball season played between April 17 and September 4. Eight teams played a 130-game schedule, with the top team in each half of the season qualifying for the playoffs.
The Augusta Tourists won the South Atlantic League championship, as they defeated the Columbia Comers in the playoffs.
Team changes
- The Savannah Colts disband.
- The Montgomery Rebels join the league from the Southern Association.
- The Macon Peaches are renamed to the Macon Tigers.
Teams
| 1916 South Atlantic League | ||||||
| Team | City | MLB Affiliate | Stadium | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Babies | Albany, Georgia | None | Albany Park | |||
| Augusta Tourists | Augusta, Georgia | None | Warren Park | |||
| Charleston Sea Gulls | Charleston, South Carolina | None | Hampton Park Field | |||
| Columbia Comers | Columbia, South Carolina | None | Comer Field | |||
| Columbus Foxes | Columbus, Georgia | None | Columbus Base Ball Grounds | |||
| Jacksonville Tarpons | Jacksonville, Florida | None | Dixieland Park | |||
| Macon Tigers | Macon, Georgia | None | Central City Park | |||
| Montgomery Rebels | Montgomery, Alabama | None | Montgomery Grounds | |||
Map of teams
South Atlantic League teams
Regular season
Summary
- The Columbia Comers finish the season with the best record for the first time since 1911.
- On July 23, the Albany Babies and Montgomery Rebels disbanded.
Standings
| South Atlantic League | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Win | Loss | % | GB |
| Columbia Comers | 72 | 50 | .590 | – |
| Charleston Sea Gulls | 68 | 55 | .553 | 4½ |
| Augusta Tourists | 69 | 56 | .552 | 4½ |
| Columbus Foxes | 62 | 62 | .500 | 11 |
| Montgomery Rebels | 42 | 47 | .472 | 14½ |
| Jacksonville Tarpons | 57 | 65 | .467 | 15 |
| Macon Tigers | 55 | 67 | .451 | 17 |
| Albany Babies | 30 | 53 | .361 | 22½ |
League Leaders
Batting leaders
| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| AVG | Harry Purcell, Jacksonville Tarpons | .316 |
| H | Bill Brazier, Augusta Tourists | 150 |
Pitching leaders
| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| W | Reid Zellars, Macon Tigers | 22 |
| IP | Reid Zellars, Macon Tigers | 376.0 |
Playoffs
- The Augusta Tourists won their first South Atlantic League championship, defeating the Columbia Comers in four games.
Playoff bracket
| Finals | ||||
| 1 | Columbia | 0 | ||
| 2 | Augusta | 4 | ||
See also
References
- ^ 1916 SALLY Standings at stats-crew.com, URL accessed February 11, 2025
- ^ 1916 SAL Batting Leaders at baseball-reference.com, URL accessed February 11, 2025
- ^ 1916 SAL Pitching Leaders at baseball-reference.com, URL accessed February 11, 2025