1887 Season
16 teams competed during the 1887 baseball season across multiple leagues.
Season Overview
Explore complete statistics, standings, and postseason results from the 1887 baseball season.
Postseason
World Series
DTN defeated SL4 (10-5)
National League
| Team Name | W | L | Win% | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Wolverines ★ | 79 | 45 | 0.637 | 1 |
| Philadelphia Quakers | 75 | 48 | 0.610 | 2 |
| Chicago White Stockings | 71 | 50 | 0.587 | 3 |
| New York Giants | 68 | 55 | 0.553 | 4 |
| Boston Beaneaters | 61 | 60 | 0.504 | 5 |
| Pittsburg Alleghenys | 55 | 69 | 0.444 | 6 |
| Washington Nationals | 46 | 76 | 0.377 | 7 |
| Indianapolis Hoosiers | 37 | 89 | 0.294 | 8 |
AA
| Team Name | W | L | Win% | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Browns ★ | 95 | 40 | 0.704 | 1 |
| Cincinnati Red Stockings | 81 | 54 | 0.600 | 2 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 77 | 58 | 0.570 | 3 |
| Louisville Colonels | 76 | 60 | 0.559 | 4 |
| Philadelphia Athletics | 64 | 69 | 0.481 | 5 |
| Brooklyn Grays | 60 | 74 | 0.448 | 6 |
| New York Metropolitans | 44 | 89 | 0.331 | 7 |
| Cleveland Blues | 39 | 92 | 0.298 | 8 |
Season Leaders
View the 1887 season's statistical leaders in batting, pitching, and fielding categories.