1938 South Atlantic League season

The 1938 South Atlantic League was a Class B baseball season played between April 26 and September 5. Eight teams played a 144-game schedule, with the top four teams qualifying for the playoffs.

The Macon Peaches won the South Atlantic League championship, defeating the Savannah Indians in the final round of the playoffs.

Team changes

• The Greenville Spinners franchise is reactivated after the team disbanded following the 1931 season when they played in the Palmetto League. The club began an affiliation with the Washington Senators. Previously, the Spinners played in the South Atlantic Association from 1919-1930.
• The Spartanburg Spartans franchise is reactivated after the team disbanded following the 1931 season when they played in the Palmetto League. The club began an affiliation with the Cleveland Indians. Previously, the Spartans played in the South Atlantic Association from 1919-1929.
• The Columbia Senators ended their affiliation with the Boston Bees and began a new affiliation with the Cincinnati Reds. The club was renamed the Columbia Reds.
• The Jacksonville Tars ended their affiliation with the Washington Senators.

Teams

Map of teams

Regular season

Summary

• The Savannah Indians finish the season with the best record for the first time since 1913.
• The Columbia Reds defeated the Augusta Tigers in a tie-breaker to clinch third place.

Standings

League Leaders

Batting leaders

Pitching leaders

Playoffs

• Both the semi-finals and finals were expanded to a best-of-seven-series.
• The Macon Peaches won their fourth South Atlantic League championship, defeating the Savannah Indians in seven games.

Playoff bracket

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See also

• 1938 Major League Baseball season

References

External links

• Minor League Baseball official website