1917 South Atlantic League season
| 1917 South Atlantic League season | |
|---|---|
| League | South Atlantic League |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Duration | April 19 – July 4 |
| Games | 70 |
| Teams | 6 |
| Regular season | |
| League champions | Charleston Sea Gulls |
| Playoffs | |
| League champions | Columbia Comers |
| Runners-up | Charleston Sea Gulls |
The 1917 South Atlantic League was a Class C baseball season played between April 19 and July 4. Six teams played a 70-game schedule, with the top team in each half of the season qualifying for the playoffs.
The Columbia Comers won the South Atlantic League championship, as they defeated the Charleston Sea Gulls in the playoffs.
Team changes
- The Jacksonville Tarpons are renamed to the Jacksonville Roses.
Teams
| 1917 South Atlantic League | ||||||
| Team | City | MLB Affiliate | Stadium | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Roses | Jacksonville, Florida | None | Dixieland Park | |||
| Macon Tigers | Macon, Georgia | None | Central City Park | |||
Map of teams
South Atlantic League teams
Regular season
Summary
- The Charleston Sea Gulls finish the season with the best record for the first time since 1914.
- On May 19, the Columbus Foxes and Macon Tigers disband.
- The season was shortened to July 4 with approval from the National Association.
Standings
| South Atlantic League | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Win | Loss | % | GB |
| Charleston Sea Gulls | 47 | 20 | .701 | – |
| Columbia Comers | 40 | 28 | .588 | 7½ |
| Jacksonville Roses | 33 | 35 | .485 | 14½ |
| Augusta Tourists | 27 | 41 | .397 | 20½ |
| Columbus Foxes | 8 | 19 | .296 | 27 |
| Macon Tigers | 7 | 19 | .269 | 27½ |
League Leaders
Batting leaders
| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| AVG | Howie Camp, Charleston Sea Gulls | .357 |
| H | Howie Camp, Charleston Sea Gulls | 105 |
Pitching leaders
| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| W | Johnny Meador, Charleston Sea Gulls | 13 |
| IP | Johnny Tillman, Macon Tigers | 185.2 |
Playoffs
- The Columbia Comers won their first South Atlantic League championship, defeating the Charleston Sea Gulls in six games.
Playoff bracket
| Finals | ||||
| 1 | Charleston | 2 | ||
| 2 | Columbia | 4 | ||
See also
References
- ^ 1917 SALLY Standings at stats-crew.com, URL accessed February 11, 2025
- ^ 1917 SAL Batting Leaders at baseball-reference.com, URL accessed February 11, 2025
- ^ 1917 SAL Pitching Leaders at baseball-reference.com, URL accessed February 11, 2025