Chicago White Sox
125 seasons | 9654-9714 (.498) | 3 Championships
The Chicago White Sox have played since 1901, a total of 125 seasons. The franchise's all-time record is 9,654-9,714 (.498). They have won 3 World Series titles.
- 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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125 seasons on record
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The Chicago White Sox franchise in brief
125 seasons of play, 1901 through 2025, add up to 9654 wins and 9714 losses for the Chicago White Sox. The first season on record, 1901, was a 83-53 year for the Chicago White Sox; the latest, 2025, went 60-102. The championships panel lists 1906, 1917, and 2005. The most recent title, in 2005, was a 4-0 Series win. The Chicago White Sox reached the postseason in 11 seasons. In 2021 the club lost the AL Division Series, the newest entry in the playoff history.
By record, the best season was 1917 (100-54) and the worst 2024 (41-121). At the plate, the 1920 club's .295 is the high mark, compared with .283 for its league, while 1910 bottomed out at .210. Pitching peaked in 1905, with a 1.99 team ERA against the league's 2.65; the 1934 staff was the least effective at 5.41. For run scoring, 2000 leads the franchise callouts with 978; the 2020 team scored the fewest, 306. Luke Appling (1930-1950), Paul Konerko (1999-2014), and Nellie Fox (1950-1963) played the most games for the club. The notable players list continues with Ozzie Guillen, Harold Baines, and Eddie Collins. Each row of the season history opens that year's team page, from 2025 back to 1901.
Chicago White Sox: Frequently Asked Questions
- How many World Series have the Chicago White Sox won?
- The Chicago White Sox have won 3 World Series titles.
- What is the all-time record of the Chicago White Sox?
- The Chicago White Sox are 9,654-9,714 (.498) all-time across 125 seasons.
- When were the Chicago White Sox founded?
- The franchise's first major league season was 1901, and its last was 2025.
- What was the best season in Chicago White Sox history?
- By winning percentage, the franchise's best season was 1917, when the team went 100-54.