1949 Season
16 teams competed during the 1949 baseball season across multiple leagues.
Season Overview
Explore complete statistics, standings, and postseason results from the 1949 baseball season.
Postseason
World Series
NYA defeated BRO (4-1)
National League
| Team Name | W | L | Win% | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Dodgers ★ | 97 | 57 | 0.630 | 1 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 96 | 58 | 0.623 | 2 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 81 | 73 | 0.526 | 3 |
| Boston Braves | 75 | 79 | 0.487 | 4 |
| New York Giants | 73 | 81 | 0.474 | 5 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 71 | 83 | 0.461 | 6 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 62 | 92 | 0.403 | 7 |
| Chicago Cubs | 61 | 93 | 0.396 | 8 |
American League
| Team Name | W | L | Win% | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Yankees ★ | 97 | 57 | 0.630 | 1 |
| Boston Red Sox | 96 | 58 | 0.623 | 2 |
| Cleveland Indians | 89 | 65 | 0.578 | 3 |
| Detroit Tigers | 87 | 67 | 0.565 | 4 |
| Philadelphia Athletics | 81 | 73 | 0.526 | 5 |
| Chicago White Sox | 63 | 91 | 0.409 | 6 |
| St. Louis Browns | 53 | 101 | 0.344 | 7 |
| Washington Senators | 50 | 104 | 0.325 | 8 |
Season Leaders
View the 1949 season's statistical leaders in batting, pitching, and fielding categories.