Cleveland Buckeyes (1943–1948)
6 seasons from 1943 to 1948
The Cleveland Buckeyes played from 1943 to 1948, a total of 6 seasons. The franchise's all-time record is 256-175 (.594). They have won 1 World Series title.
- 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
6 seasons
| Year | League | W | L | Win% | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | NAL | 42 | 43 | .494 | 3 | - |
| 1947 | NAL | 49 | 18 | .731 | 1 | Pennant |
| 1946 | NAL | 33 | 32 | .508 | 3 | - |
| 1945 | NAL | 52 | 15 | .776 | 1 | World Series |
| 1944 | NAL | 42 | 41 | .506 | 3 | - |
| 1943 | NAL | 38 | 26 | .594 | 2 | - |
Cleveland Buckeyes: the seasons in brief
The table below lists all 6 seasons filed under the CBE team code, from 1943 to 1948. The table opens with 1943 (38-26, 2nd) and closes with 1948 (42-43, 3rd). The 1944 row reads 42-41, 3rd in the Negro American League. 1945 brought a 52-15 record, 1st in the Negro American League. 1946 brought a 33-32 record, 3rd in the Negro American League. 1947 brought a 49-18 record, 1st in the Negro American League. For 1948, the table shows 42 wins and 43 losses, 3rd in the Negro American League. The League column reads NAL, the Negro American League, throughout.
By winning percentage, the high point came in 1945 at 52-15 (.776). The poorest record under CBE came in 1948: 42-43. The Playoffs column marks World Series titles in 1945. Other pennant seasons were 1947. The club finished second in 1943. From 1943 through 1947, every season ended with more wins than losses. For the full franchise record across names and cities, see Cleveland Buckeyes. Each season listed leads to a full season page , starting from 1948.
Cleveland Buckeyes: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the all-time record of the Cleveland Buckeyes?
- 256-175 across 6 seasons, .594.
- How many World Series have the Cleveland Buckeyes won?
- 1 World Series title.
- What seasons did the Cleveland Buckeyes play?
- From 1943 to 1948.