Providence Grays (1878–1885)
8 seasons from 1878 to 1885
The Providence Grays played from 1878 to 1885, a total of 8 seasons. The franchise's all-time record is 438-278 (.612). 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
8 seasons
| Year | League | W | L | Win% | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | NL | 53 | 57 | .482 | 4 | - |
| 1884 | NL | 84 | 28 | .750 | 1 | World Series |
| 1883 | NL | 58 | 40 | .592 | 3 | - |
| 1882 | NL | 52 | 32 | .619 | 2 | - |
| 1881 | NL | 47 | 37 | .560 | 2 | - |
| 1880 | NL | 52 | 32 | .619 | 2 | - |
| 1879 | NL | 59 | 25 | .702 | 1 | Pennant |
| 1878 | NL | 33 | 27 | .550 | 3 | - |
Providence Grays: the seasons in brief
Under the code PRO, the Providence Grays have 8 seasons on record, running from 1878 through 1885. At the ends of the table: 1878 at 33-27, 3rd and 1885 at 53-57, 4th. 1879 brought a 59-25 record, 1st in the National League. 1880 brought a 52-32 record, 2nd in the National League. The 1881 row reads 47-37, 2nd in the National League. 1882 brought a 52-32 record, 2nd in the National League. In 1883 the Providence Grays went 58-40 (.592), 3rd in the National League. 1884 brought a 84-28 record, 1st in the National League. The 1885 row reads 53-57, 4th in the National League.
The League column reads NL, the National League, throughout. The best winning percentage belongs to 1884, when the Providence Grays went 84-28 (.750). The weakest year was 1885, 53-57. The Providence Grays won the World Series in 1884. Other pennant seasons were 1879. Second-place finishes came in 1880, 1881, and 1882. The club put together winning records in every year from 1878 to 1884. For the full franchise record across names and cities, see Providence Grays. Each year in the table links to a team-season page with the roster and team leaders, 1885 being the latest.
Providence Grays: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the all-time record of the Providence Grays?
- 438-278 across 8 seasons, .612.
- How many World Series have the Providence Grays won?
- 1 World Series title.
- What seasons did the Providence Grays play?
- From 1878 to 1885.