San Francisco Giants

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143 seasons | 11622-10100 (.535) | 10 Championships

The San Francisco Giants have played since 1883, a total of 143 seasons. The franchise's all-time record is 11,622-10,100 (.535). They have won 10 World Series titles. The franchise has played under more than one name or in more than one city: New York Gothams, New York Giants, and San Francisco Giants.

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† Championships (10)

πŸ“Š Quick Stats

143 Seasons
11622 Wins
10100 Losses
.535 Win %
10 Titles
29 Playoffs

πŸ“ˆ Best & Worst Single Seasons

Best BA β€” 1930 .318 5% above the 1930 NL average (.303)
Worst BA β€” 1985 .233 8% below the 1985 NL average (.252)
Best ERA β€” 1885 1.72 39% better than the 1885 NL average (2.83)
Worst ERA β€” 1995 4.86 16% worse than the 1995 NL average (4.18)
Most R β€” 1894 962 2% below the 1894 NL average (983 R)
Fewest R β€” 2020 299 6% above the 2020 NL average (282 R)

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⭐ All-Time Leaders

πŸ† Playoff History (40)

2021 Lost
2016 Lost
2016 Won
2014 Won
2014 Won
2014 Won
2014 Won
2012 Won
2012 Won
2012 Won
2010 Won
2010 Won
2010 Won
2003 Lost
2002 Won
2002 Won
2002 Lost
2000 Lost
1997 Lost
1989 Won
1989 Lost
1987 Lost
1971 Lost
1962 Lost
1954 Won
1951 Lost
1937 Lost
1936 Lost
1933 Won
1924 Lost
1923 Lost
1922 Won
1921 Won
1917 Lost
1913 Lost
1912 Lost
1911 Lost
1905 Won
1889 Won
1888 Won

πŸ“… Season History

143 seasons on record

Franchise History

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

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The San Francisco Giants franchise in brief

143 seasons of play, 1883 through 2025, add up to 11622 wins and 10100 losses for the San Francisco Giants. Name by name, the club has been the New York Gothams (1883-1884), the New York Giants (1885-1957), and the San Francisco Giants (1958-2025). The first season on record, 1883, was a 46-50 year for the New York Gothams; the latest, 2025, went 81-81. The championships panel lists 2014, 2012, 2010, 1954, 1933, 1922 and earlier years back to 1888. The most recent title, in 2014, was a 4-3 Series win. The quick stats count 29 postseason seasons. The latest series in the playoff history is the 2021 NL Division Series, which the club lost.

The season history peaks at 85-27 in 1885 and bottoms out at 48-88 in 1902. At the plate, the 1930 club's .318 is the high mark, compared with .303 for its league, while 1985 bottomed out at .233. The lowest team ERA was 1.72 in 1885, and the highest 4.86 in 1995. The most runs in a San Francisco Giants season, 962, came in 1894; the 2020 team scored the fewest, 299. By games played for the franchise, the leaders are Willie Mays (1951-1972), Mel Ott (1926-1947), and Willie McCovey (1959-1980). The notable players list continues with Travis Jackson, Brandon Crawford, and Larry Doyle. Every season links to its own page, the latest being 2025 San Francisco Giants.

San Francisco Giants: Frequently Asked Questions

How many World Series have the San Francisco Giants won?
The San Francisco Giants have won 10 World Series titles.
What is the all-time record of the San Francisco Giants?
The San Francisco Giants are 11,622-10,100 (.535) all-time across 143 seasons.
When were the San Francisco Giants founded?
The franchise's first major league season was 1883, and its last was 2025.
What was the best season in San Francisco Giants history?
By winning percentage, the franchise's best season was 1885, when the team went 85-27.
Have the San Francisco Giants always played in the same city?
No. The franchise has played under these names and cities: New York Gothams, New York Giants, and San Francisco Giants.