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 11 in 1898, 128 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 League would return to play after a hiatus for 1897.
The season was a messy affair with teams disbanding during season play and the league folding before all games were played.
- Savannah disbanded May 16.
- Atlanta disbanded May 16.
- New Orleans disbanded May 16.
- Montgomery disbanded May 16.
- League folded May 19
Classification
Season Length
April 10, 1898 to May 19, 1898
Season Champion
No champion as season not completed
# 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 the season folding.
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