1938 Season
16 teams competed during the 1938 baseball season across multiple leagues.
Season Overview
Explore complete statistics, standings, and postseason results from the 1938 baseball season.
Postseason
World Series
NYA defeated CHN (4-0)
National League
| Team Name | W | L | Win% | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Cubs ★ | 89 | 63 | 0.586 | 1 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 86 | 64 | 0.573 | 2 |
| New York Giants | 83 | 67 | 0.553 | 3 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 82 | 68 | 0.547 | 4 |
| Boston Bees | 77 | 75 | 0.507 | 5 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 71 | 80 | 0.470 | 6 |
| Brooklyn Dodgers | 69 | 80 | 0.463 | 7 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 45 | 105 | 0.300 | 8 |
American League
| Team Name | W | L | Win% | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Yankees ★ | 99 | 53 | 0.651 | 1 |
| Boston Red Sox | 88 | 61 | 0.591 | 2 |
| Cleveland Indians | 86 | 66 | 0.566 | 3 |
| Detroit Tigers | 84 | 70 | 0.545 | 4 |
| Washington Senators | 75 | 76 | 0.497 | 5 |
| Chicago White Sox | 65 | 83 | 0.439 | 6 |
| St. Louis Browns | 55 | 97 | 0.362 | 7 |
| Philadelphia Athletics | 53 | 99 | 0.349 | 8 |
Season Leaders
View the 1938 season's statistical leaders in batting, pitching, and fielding categories.