1922 Major League Baseball Season
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1922 Major League Baseball Season
| 1922 MLB season | |
|---|---|
| League | Major League Baseball |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Duration | April 12 - October 8, 1922 |
| Number of games | 154 |
| Number of teams | 16 |
| Regular Season | |
| Season MVP | AL: George Sisler (SLB) |
| AL champions | New York Yankees |
| AL runners-up | St. Louis Browns |
| NL champions | New York Giants |
| NL runners-up | Cincinnati Reds |
| World Series | |
| Champions | New York Giants |
| Runners-up | New York Yankees |
The 1922 Major League Baseball season was contested from April 12 to October 8, 1922. The New York Giants and New York Yankees were the regular season champions of the National League and American League, respectively. The Giants then defeated the Yankees in the World Series, four games to none.
This was the first of eight seasons that "League Awards", a precursor to the Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award (introduced in 1931), were issued. Only an American League award was given in 1922.
Standings
American League
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National League
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Postseason
Bracket
| World Series | |||
| AL | New York Yankees | 0 | |
| NL | New York Giants | 4 | |
Statistical leaders
| American League | National League | |||
| AVG | George Sisler SLB | .420 | Rogers Hornsby SLC | .401 |
| HR | Ken Williams SLB | 39 | Rogers Hornsby SLC | 42 |
| RBI | Ken Williams SLB | 155 | Rogers Hornsby SLC | 152 |
| Wins | Eddie Rommel PHA | 27 | Eppa Rixey CIN | 25 |
| ERA | Red Faber CHW | 2.81 | Phil Douglas NYG | 2.63 |
| Ks | Urban Shocker SLB | 149 | Dazzy Vance BKN | 134 |
Managers
American League
National League
Home Field Attendance
| Team Name | Wins | %± | Home attendance | %± | Per Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Yankees[1] | 94 | -4.1% | 1,026,134 | -16.6% | 13,326 |
| New York Giants[2] | 93 | -1.1% | 945,809 | -2.8% | 11,972 |
| Detroit Tigers[3] | 79 | 11.3% | 861,206 | 30.2% | 11,184 |
| St. Louis Browns[4] | 93 | 14.8% | 712,918 | 100.3% | 9,259 |
| Chicago White Sox[5] | 77 | 24.2% | 602,860 | 10.9% | 7,829 |
| Chicago Cubs[6] | 80 | 25.0% | 542,283 | 32.2% | 7,135 |
| St. Louis Cardinals[7] | 85 | -2.3% | 536,998 | 39.6% | 6,974 |
| Cleveland Indians[8] | 78 | -17.0% | 528,145 | -29.5% | 6,602 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates[9] | 85 | -5.6% | 523,675 | -25.4% | 6,714 |
| Brooklyn Robins[10] | 76 | -1.3% | 498,865 | -18.7% | 6,396 |
| Cincinnati Reds[11] | 86 | 22.9% | 493,754 | 58.6% | 6,250 |
| Washington Senators[12] | 69 | -13.8% | 458,552 | 0.5% | 5,804 |
| Philadelphia Athletics[13] | 65 | 22.6% | 425,356 | 23.5% | 5,453 |
| Boston Red Sox[14] | 61 | -18.7% | 259,184 | -7.2% | 3,550 |
| Philadelphia Phillies[15] | 57 | 11.8% | 232,471 | -15.1% | 3,019 |
| Boston Braves[16] | 53 | -32.9% | 167,965 | -47.3% | 2,210 |
Events
- April 29 - the New York Giants hit four inside-the-park home runs during a 15-4 victory over the Boston Braves.[17]
- July 12 - the Cleveland Indians defeat the Boston Red Sox 11-7, with all 20 of the Indians' hits being singles.[18]
- July 13 - the Boston Red Sox defeat the St Louis Browns 2-0 in front of only 68 spectators, which is the smallest crowd in the history of Fenway Park.[19]
References
- ^ "New York Yankees Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
- ^ "San Francisco Giants Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
- ^ "Detroit Tigers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
- ^ "Baltimore Orioles Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
- ^ "Chicago White Sox Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
- ^ "Chicago Cubs Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
- ^ "St. Louis Cardinals Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
- ^ "Cleveland Indians Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
- ^ "Pittsburgh Pirates Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
- ^ "Los Angeles Dodgers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
- ^ "Cincinnati Reds Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
- ^ "Minnesota Twins Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
- ^ "Oakland Athletics Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
- ^ "Boston Red Sox Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
- ^ "Oakland Athletics Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
- ^ "Atlanta Braves Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
- ^ "Four Inside-The-Parkers". goldenrankings.com. Retrieved 2014.
- ^ "THT Live". hardballtimes.com. Retrieved 2012.
- ^ "THT Live". hardballtimes.com. Retrieved 2012.
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