Cleveland Indians

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125 seasons | 9940-9443 (.513) | 2 Championships

The Cleveland Indians have played since 1901, a total of 125 seasons. The franchise's all-time record is 9,940-9,443 (.513). They have won 2 World Series titles. The franchise has played under more than one name or in more than one city: Cleveland Blues, Cleveland Bronchos, Cleveland Naps, Cleveland Indians, and Cleveland Guardians.

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.

Data updated

🏆 Championships (2)

1948 Cleveland Indians 4-2
1920 Cleveland Indians 5-2

📊 Quick Stats

125 Seasons
9940 Wins
9443 Losses
.513 Win %
2 Titles
18 Playoffs

📈 Best & Worst Single Seasons

Best BA — 1921 .307 5% above the 1921 AL average (.292)
Worst BA — 2025 .225 7% below the 2025 AL average (.243)
Best ERA — 1908 2.02 16% better than the 1908 AL average (2.39)
Worst ERA — 1987 5.28 18% worse than the 1987 AL average (4.46)
Most R — 1999 1009 20% above the 1999 AL average (838 R)
Fewest R — 2020 248 10% below the 2020 AL average (274 R)

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⭐ All-Time Leaders

Top players by games played (min 100 games)

1
Terry Turner 1904-1918
2
Nap Lajoie 1902-1914
3
Jose Ramirez 2013-2025
4
Lou Boudreau 1938-1950
5
Jim Hegan 1941-1957

More Notable Players

Tris Speaker (1916-1926) Ken Keltner (1937-1949) Joe Sewell (1920-1930) Earl Averill (1929-1939) Charlie Jamieson (1919-1932) Omar Vizquel (1994-2004) Carlos Santana (2010-2025) Jack Graney (1908-1922) Jim Thome (1991-2011) Steve O'Neill (1911-1923) Kenny Lofton (1992-2007) Brook Jacoby (1984-1992) Larry Doby (1947-1958) Bill Bradley (1901-1910) Andre Thornton (1977-1987) Bobby Avila (1949-1958) Bill Wambsganss (1914-1923) Hal Trosky (1933-1941) Jason Kipnis (2011-2019) Dale Mitchell (1946-1956) Julio Franco (1983-1997) Travis Hafner (2003-2012) Rick Manning (1975-1983) Michael Brantley (2009-2018) Ray Chapman (1912-1920) Al Rosen (1947-1956) Odell Hale (1931-1940) Buddy Bell (1972-1978) Sandy Alomar (1990-2000) Luke Sewell (1921-1939) Manny Ramirez (1993-2000) Jeff Heath (1936-1945) George Stovall (1904-1911) Max Alvis (1962-1969) Carlos Baerga (1990-1999) Larry Brown (1963-1971) Elmer Flick (1902-1910) Jhonny Peralta (2003-2010) Asdrubal Cabrera (2007-2014) Albert Belle (1989-1996) Rocky Colavito (1955-1967) Grady Sizemore (2004-2011) Mike Hargrove (1979-1985) Woodie Held (1958-1964) Glenn Myatt (1923-1935)

🏆 Playoff History (28)

2025
Cleveland Guardians ALWC1
Lost
2024
Cleveland Guardians ALCS
Lost
2024
Cleveland Guardians ALDS1
Won
2022
Cleveland Guardians ALDS1
Lost
2022
Cleveland Guardians ALWC1
Won
2020
Cleveland Indians ALWC2
Lost
2018
Cleveland Indians ALDS2
Lost
2017
Cleveland Indians ALDS1
Lost
2016
Cleveland Indians ALCS
Won
2016
Cleveland Indians ALDS2
Won
2016
Cleveland Indians WS
Lost
2013
Cleveland Indians ALWC
Lost
2007
Cleveland Indians ALCS
Lost
2007
Cleveland Indians ALDS2
Won
2001
Cleveland Indians ALDS1
Lost
1999
Cleveland Indians ALDS1
Lost
1998
Cleveland Indians ALCS
Lost
1998
Cleveland Indians ALDS1
Won
1997
Cleveland Indians ALCS
Won
1997
Cleveland Indians ALDS1
Won
1997
Cleveland Indians WS
Lost
1996
Cleveland Indians ALDS1
Lost
1995
Cleveland Indians ALCS
Won
1995
Cleveland Indians ALDS1
Won
1995
Cleveland Indians WS
Lost
1954
Cleveland Indians WS
Lost
1948
Cleveland Indians WS
Won
1920
Cleveland Indians WS
Won

📅 Season History

125 seasons on record

Franchise History

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

2025 Cleveland Guardians 88-74 2024 Cleveland Guardians 92-69 2023 Cleveland Guardians 76-86 2022 Cleveland Guardians 92-70 2021 Cleveland Indians 80-82 2020 Cleveland Indians 35-25 2019 Cleveland Indians 93-69 2018 Cleveland Indians 91-71 2017 Cleveland Indians 102-60 2016 Cleveland Indians 94-67 2015 Cleveland Indians 81-80 2014 Cleveland Indians 85-77 2013 Cleveland Indians 92-70 2012 Cleveland Indians 68-94 2011 Cleveland Indians 80-82 2010 Cleveland Indians 69-93 2009 Cleveland Indians 65-97 2008 Cleveland Indians 81-81 2007 Cleveland Indians 96-66 2006 Cleveland Indians 78-84

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Cleveland Indians: Frequently Asked Questions

How many World Series have the Cleveland Indians won?
The Cleveland Indians have won 2 World Series titles.
What is the all-time record of the Cleveland Indians?
The Cleveland Indians are 9,940-9,443 (.513) all-time across 125 seasons.
When were the Cleveland Indians founded?
The franchise's first major league season was 1901, and its last was 2025.
What was the best season in Cleveland Indians history?
By winning percentage, the franchise's best season was 1954, when the team went 111-43.
Have the Cleveland Indians always played in the same city?
No. The franchise has played under these names and cities: Cleveland Blues, Cleveland Bronchos, Cleveland Naps, Cleveland Indians, and Cleveland Guardians.
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