Baltimore Orioles

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125 seasons | 9195-10171 (.475) | 3 Championships

The Baltimore Orioles have played since 1901, a total of 125 seasons. The franchise's all-time record is 9,195-10,171 (.475). They have won 3 World Series titles. The franchise has played under more than one name or in more than one city: Milwaukee Brewers, St. Louis Browns, and Baltimore Orioles.

W (Wins):
Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
L (Losses):
Games charged to the pitcher of record when the opposing team took a lead it never surrendered.
Win% (Winning Percentage):
Wins divided by games decided.

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🏆 Championships (3)

📊 Quick Stats

125 Seasons
9195 Wins
10171 Losses
.475 Win %
3 Titles
16 Playoffs

📈 Best & Worst Single Seasons

Best BA — 1922 .312 10% above the 1922 AL average (.284)
Worst BA — 1910 .217 10% below the 1910 AL average (.243)
Best ERA — 1908 2.15 10% better than the 1908 AL average (2.39)
Worst ERA — 1936 6.24 24% worse than the 1936 AL average (5.04)
Most R — 1996 949 9% above the 1996 AL average (872 R)
Fewest R — 2020 274 equal to the 2020 AL average (274 R)

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⭐ All-Time Leaders

🏆 Playoff History (25)

2024 Lost
2023 Lost
2016 Lost
2014 Lost
2014 Won
2012 Lost
2012 Won
1997 Lost
1997 Won
1996 Lost
1996 Won
1983 Won
1983 Won
1979 Won
1979 Lost
1974 Lost
1973 Lost
1971 Won
1971 Lost
1970 Won
1970 Won
1969 Won
1969 Lost
1966 Won
1944 Lost

📅 Season History

125 seasons on record

Franchise History

Wins per season — gold bars are World Series wins, silver are pennants.

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The Baltimore Orioles franchise in brief

The quick stats for the Baltimore Orioles read 125 seasons, 9195 wins, 10171 losses and a .475 percentage. Name by name, the club has been the Milwaukee Brewers (1901), the St. Louis Browns (1902-1953), and the Baltimore Orioles (1954-2025). The season list starts at 48-89 in 1901 and ends at 75-87 in 2025. Championship years: 1966, 1970, and 1983. The most recent title, in 1983, was a 4-1 Series win. The Baltimore Orioles reached the postseason in 16 seasons. In 2024 the club lost the AL Wild Card round, the newest entry in the playoff history.

The season history peaks at 109-53 in 1969 and bottoms out at 43-111 in 1939. The best team batting average came in 1922, .312, against a league average of .284, while 1910 bottomed out at .217. The lowest team ERA was 2.15 in 1908; the 1936 staff was the least effective at 6.24. The most runs in a Baltimore Orioles season, 949, came in 1996; the 2020 team scored the fewest, 274. Cal Ripken (1981-2001), Brooks Robinson (1955-1977), and Mark Belanger (1965-1981) played the most games for the club. The notable players list continues with Brady Anderson, Paul Blair, and George Sisler. Each row of the season history opens that year's team page, from 2025 back to 1901.

Baltimore Orioles: Frequently Asked Questions

How many World Series have the Baltimore Orioles won?
The Baltimore Orioles have won 3 World Series titles.
What is the all-time record of the Baltimore Orioles?
The Baltimore Orioles are 9,195-10,171 (.475) all-time across 125 seasons.
When were the Baltimore Orioles founded?
The franchise's first major league season was 1901, and its last was 2025.
What was the best season in Baltimore Orioles history?
By winning percentage, the franchise's best season was 1969, when the team went 109-53.
Have the Baltimore Orioles always played in the same city?
No. The franchise has played under these names and cities: Milwaukee Brewers, St. Louis Browns, and Baltimore Orioles.