Cleveland Indians
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.
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125 seasons on record
Wins per season — gold bars are World Series wins, silver are pennants.
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The Cleveland Indians franchise in brief
Across 125 seasons from 1901 to 2025, the Cleveland Indians franchise has a 9940-9443 record, a .513 winning percentage. Over time the franchise played as the Cleveland Blues (1901), the Cleveland Bronchos (1902), the Cleveland Naps (1903-1914), the Cleveland Indians (1915-2021), and the Cleveland Guardians (2022-2025). The first season on record, 1901, was a 54-82 year for the Cleveland Blues; the latest, 2025, went 88-74. Championship years: 1920 and 1948. The most recent title, in 1948, was a 4-2 Series win. The Cleveland Indians reached the postseason in 18 seasons. The latest series in the playoff history is the 2025 AL Wild Card round, which the club lost.
By record, the best season was 1954 (111-43) and the worst 1914 (51-102). The best team batting average came in 1921, .307, against a league average of .292; the weakest team average, .225, came in 2025. The lowest team ERA was 2.02 in 1908; the 1987 staff was the least effective at 5.28. For run scoring, 1999 leads the franchise callouts with 1009; the 2020 team scored the fewest, 248. The all-time leaders tile, ranked by games, opens with Terry Turner (1904-1918), Nap Lajoie (1902-1914), and Jose Ramirez (2013-2025). The notable players list continues with Tris Speaker, Ken Keltner, and Joe Sewell. The season list runs back from 2025 to 1901.
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.