The 1916 International League was a Class AA baseball season played between April 26 and September 17. Eight teams played a 140-game schedule, with the first place team winning the pennant.
| 1916 International League season | |
|---|---|
| League | International League |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Duration | April 26 – September 17 |
| Number of games | 140 |
| Number of teams | 8 |
| International League Pennant | |
| League champions | Buffalo Bisons |
| Runners-up | Providence Grays |
The Buffalo Bisons won the International League pennant, finishing in first place, five games ahead of the second place Providence Grays.
Team changes
edit- The Jersey City Skeeters were sold to James R. Price and Fred Tenney, who relocated the team to Newark, New Jersey and renamed the team the Newark Indians.[1]
- The Harrisburg Senators moved to the New York State League.
- The Baltimore Orioles return to the league after a one-year absence.
Teams
edit| 1916 International League | ||||||
| Team | City | MLB Affiliate | Stadium | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Orioles | Baltimore, Maryland | None | Oriole Park | |||
| Buffalo Bisons | Buffalo, New York | None | Buffalo Baseball Park | |||
| Montreal Royals | Montreal, Quebec | None | Atwater Park | |||
| Newark Indians | Newark, New Jersey | None | Harrison Park | |||
| Providence Grays | Providence, Rhode Island | None | Melrose Park | |||
| Richmond Climbers | Richmond, Virginia | None | Broad Street Park | |||
| Rochester Hustlers | Rochester, New York | None | Bay Street Ball Grounds | |||
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Toronto, Ontario | None | Hanlan's Point Stadium | |||
Map of teams
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Regular season
editStandings
edit| International League | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Win | Loss | % | GB |
| Buffalo Bisons | 82 | 58 | .586 | – |
| Providence Grays | 76 | 62 | .551 | 5 |
| Montreal Royals | 75 | 64 | .540 | 6.5 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 74 | 66 | .529 | 8 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 73 | 66 | .525 | 8.5 |
| Richmond Climbers | 64 | 75 | .460 | 17.5 |
| Rochester Hustlers | 60 | 78 | .435 | 21 |
| Newark Indians | 52 | 87 | .374 | 29.5 |
League Leaders
editBatting leaders
edit| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| HR | George Twombly, Baltimore Orioles | 12 |
| H | Bill Bankston, Richmond Climbers | 166 |
Pitching leaders
edit| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| W | Leon Cadore, Montreal Royals | 25 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Jersey City Club Sold". The New York Times. February 19, 1916.
- ^ 1916 IL Standings at stats-crew.com, URL accessed October 26, 2024
- ^ 1916 IL Batting Leaders at baseball-reference.com, URL accessed October 26, 2024
- ^ 1916 IL Pitching Leaders at baseball-reference.com, URL accessed October 26, 2024