Newark Pepper

Historical Franchise

2 seasons | 168-137 (.551)

The Newark Pepper played from 1914 to 1915, a total of 2 seasons. The franchise's all-time record is 168-137 (.551). They have not won a World Series. The franchise has played under more than one name or in more than one city: Indianapolis Hoosiers and Newark Pepper.

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

📊 Quick Stats

2 Seasons
168 Wins
137 Losses
.551 Win %
0 Titles
0 Playoffs

📈 Best & Worst Single Seasons

Best BA — 1914 .284 8% above the 1914 FL average (.263)
Worst BA — 1915 .251 1% below the 1915 FL average (.254)
Best ERA — 1915 2.60 14% better than the 1915 FL average (3.03)
Worst ERA — 1914 3.06 5% better than the 1914 FL average (3.21)
Most R — 1914 762 19% above the 1914 FL average (640 R)
Fewest R — 1915 585 2% below the 1915 FL average (596 R)

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⭐ Notable Players 📅 All Seasons 🏢 All Franchises

⭐ All-Time Leaders

Top players by games played (min 100 games)

1
Jimmy Esmond 1914-1915
2
Frank LaPorte 1914-1915
3
Bill McKechnie 1914-1915
4
Al Scheer 1914-1915
5
Bill Rariden 1914-1915

More Notable Players

Vin Campbell (1914-1915) Edd Roush (1914-1915) Benny Kauff (1914-1914) Emil Huhn (1915-1915) Charlie Carr (1914-1914)

📅 Season History

2 seasons on record

Franchise History

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

1915 Newark Pepper 80-72 1914 Indianapolis Hoosiers 88-65

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The Newark Pepper franchise in brief

The Newark Pepper had 168 wins and 137 losses in 2 seasons (.551). The franchise is no longer active; its last season was 1915. Over time the franchise played as the Indianapolis Hoosiers (1914) and the Newark Pepper (1915). The first season on record, 1914, was a 88-65 year for the Indianapolis Hoosiers; the latest, 1915, went 80-72. The franchise's best record came in 1914, 88-65; its poorest in 1915, 80-72.

The best team batting average came in 1914, .284, against a league average of .263, while 1915 bottomed out at .251. The lowest team ERA was 2.60 in 1915, and the highest 3.06 in 1914. The 1914 team scored the most runs, 762; the 1915 team scored the fewest, 585. The all-time leaders tile, ranked by games, opens with Jimmy Esmond (1914-1915), Frank LaPorte (1914-1915), and Bill McKechnie (1914-1915). The notable players list continues with Vin Campbell, Edd Roush, and Benny Kauff. Every season links to its own page, the latest being 1915 Newark Pepper.

Newark Pepper: Frequently Asked Questions

How many World Series have the Newark Pepper won?
The Newark Pepper have never won the World Series.
What is the all-time record of the Newark Pepper?
The Newark Pepper are 168-137 (.551) all-time across 2 seasons.
When were the Newark Pepper founded?
The franchise's first major league season was 1914, and its last was 1915.
What was the best season in Newark Pepper history?
By winning percentage, the franchise's best season was 1914, when the team went 88-65.
Have the Newark Pepper always played in the same city?
No. The franchise has played under these names and cities: Indianapolis Hoosiers and Newark Pepper.
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