1948 Season

16 teams competed during the 1948 baseball season across multiple leagues.

Season Overview

Explore complete statistics, standings, and postseason results from the 1948 baseball season.

Postseason

World Series

CLE defeated BSN (4-2)

National League

Team Name W L Win% Finish
Boston Braves 91 62 0.595 1
St. Louis Cardinals 85 69 0.552 2
Brooklyn Dodgers 84 70 0.545 3
Pittsburgh Pirates 83 71 0.539 4
New York Giants 78 76 0.506 5
Philadelphia Phillies 66 88 0.429 6
Cincinnati Reds 64 89 0.418 7
Chicago Cubs 64 90 0.416 8

American League

Team Name W L Win% Finish
Cleveland Indians 97 58 0.626 1
Boston Red Sox 96 59 0.619 2
New York Yankees 94 60 0.610 3
Philadelphia Athletics 84 70 0.545 4
Detroit Tigers 78 76 0.506 5
St. Louis Browns 59 94 0.386 6
Washington Senators 56 97 0.366 7
Chicago White Sox 51 101 0.336 8

Season Leaders

View the 1948 season's statistical leaders in batting, pitching, and fielding categories.