1940 South Atlantic League season

The 1940 South Atlantic League was a Class B baseball season played between April 17 and September 15. Eight teams played a 154-game schedule, with the top four teams qualifying for the playoffs.

The Columbus Red Birds won the South Atlantic League championship, defeating the Macon Peaches in the final round of the playoffs.

Team changes

• The Spartanburg Spartans ended their affiliation with the Cleveland Indians.

Teams

Map of teams

Regular season

Summary

• The Savannah Indians finish the season with the best record for the first time since 1938.
• On July 15, the Spartanburg Spartans relocated to Charleston, South Carolina and were renamed the Charleston Rebels.

Standings

League Leaders

Batting leaders

Pitching leaders

Playoffs

• The Columbus Red Birds won their second South Atlantic League championship, defeating the Macon Peaches in six games.

Playoff bracket

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See also

• 1940 Major League Baseball season

References

External links

• Minor League Baseball official website