Newark Eagles

Historical Franchise

14 seasons | 397-323 (.551)

The Newark Eagles played from 1935 to 1948, a total of 14 seasons. The franchise's all-time record is 397-323 (.551). They have not won a World Series. The franchise has played under more than one name or in more than one city: Brooklyn Eagles and Newark Eagles.

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

πŸ“Š Quick Stats

14 Seasons
397 Wins
323 Losses
.551 Win %
0 Titles
2 Playoffs

πŸ“ˆ Best & Worst Single Seasons

Best BA β€” 1940 .300 8% above the 1940 NN2 average (.278)
Worst BA β€” 1948 .239 7% below the 1948 NN2 average (.258)
Best ERA β€” 1948 3.04 17% better than the 1948 NN2 average (3.66)
Worst ERA β€” 1936 6.02 15% worse than the 1936 NN2 average (5.22)
Most R β€” 1946 410 39% above the 1946 NN2 average (294 R)
Fewest R β€” 1945 107 48% below the 1945 NN2 average (205 R)

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πŸ“… Season History

14 seasons on record

Franchise History

Wins per season β€” gold bars are World Series wins, silver are pennants.

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The Newark Eagles franchise in brief

The quick stats for the Newark Eagles read 14 seasons, 397 wins, 323 losses and a .551 percentage. The Newark Eagles last played in 1948. Name by name, the club has been the Brooklyn Eagles (1935) and the Newark Eagles (1936-1948). The first season on record, 1935, was a 32-31 year for the Brooklyn Eagles; the latest, 1948, went 29-27. The Newark Eagles have no World Series title in the data. The Newark Eagles reached the postseason in 2 seasons. The latest series in the playoff history is the 1946 NWS, which the club won.

The franchise's best record came in 1946, 46-16; its poorest in 1938, 23-29. The best team batting average came in 1940, .300, against a league average of .278; the weakest team average, .239, came in 1948. The lowest team ERA was 3.04 in 1948, against a worst of 6.02 in 1936. For run scoring, 1946 leads the franchise callouts with 410; the 1945 team scored the fewest, 107. By games played for the franchise, the leaders are Lennie Pearson (1937-1948), Monte Irvin (1938-1948), and Ed Stone (1935-1943). The notable players list continues with Leon Day, Mule Suttles, and Willie Wells. Every season links to its own page, the latest being 1948 Newark Eagles.

Newark Eagles: Frequently Asked Questions

How many World Series have the Newark Eagles won?
The Newark Eagles have never won the World Series.
What is the all-time record of the Newark Eagles?
The Newark Eagles are 397-323 (.551) all-time across 14 seasons.
When were the Newark Eagles founded?
The franchise's first major league season was 1935, and its last was 1948.
Have the Newark Eagles always played in the same city?
No. The franchise has played under these names and cities: Brooklyn Eagles and Newark Eagles.