Introduction
The Southern League was a minor league baseball league that operated in the south United States during the late 19th century. The Southern League is considered the one of the first “independent leagues” where it supported the development of Baseball in smaller markets that did not compete directly with the Major Leagues. The league played season 8 in 1894, 132 years ago.
The Southern League would play a modest role in the development of the Major Leagues by providing a venue for players to become better.
The season was a messy affair with teams disbanding during season play and the league folding before all games were played.
- Charleston disbanded June 27.
- Savannah disbanded June 27.
- Atlanta disbanded June 27.
- Macon disbanded June 27.
- Mobile transferred to Atlanta June 28.
- League folded July 7.
Classification
Season Length
April 11, 1894 to July 8, 1894
Season Champion
Memphis Giants [16]
# of Teams
8
Season Standings
Season Playoffs
There were no championship playoffs as the top team with the most wins at end of season was declared league champion for the season but for this season no champion was declared due to teams folding.
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