St. Louis Browns (1882–1891)
10 seasons from 1882 to 1891
The St. Louis Browns played from 1882 to 1891, a total of 10 seasons. The franchise's all-time record is 780-432 (.644). 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
10 seasons
| Year | League | W | L | Win% | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | AA | 85 | 51 | .625 | 2 | - |
| 1890 | AA | 77 | 58 | .570 | 3 | - |
| 1889 | AA | 90 | 45 | .667 | 2 | - |
| 1888 | AA | 92 | 43 | .681 | 1 | Pennant |
| 1887 | AA | 95 | 40 | .704 | 1 | Pennant |
| 1886 | AA | 93 | 46 | .669 | 1 | World Series |
| 1885 | AA | 79 | 33 | .705 | 1 | Pennant |
| 1884 | AA | 67 | 40 | .626 | 4 | - |
| 1883 | AA | 65 | 33 | .663 | 2 | - |
| 1882 | AA | 37 | 43 | .463 | 5 | - |
St. Louis Browns: the seasons in brief
The SL4 record for the St. Louis Browns spans 10 seasons, 1882 to 1891. At the ends of the table: 1882 at 37-43, 5th and 1891 at 85-51, 2nd. For 1888, the table shows 92 wins and 43 losses, 1st in the American Association. For 1889, the table shows 90 wins and 45 losses, 2nd in the American Association. 1890 brought a 77-58 record, 3rd in the American Association. Names used under SL4: the St. Louis Brown Stockings (1882) and the St. Louis Browns (1883 to 1891). All of these seasons belong to the American Association. The best winning percentage belongs to 1885, when the St. Louis Browns went 79-33 (.705).
The poorest record under SL4 came in 1882: 37-43. The most wins in one season came in 1887, with 95. The Playoffs column marks World Series titles in 1886. Other pennant seasons were 1885, 1887, and 1888. Second-place finishes came in 1883, 1889, and 1891. The club put together winning records in every year from 1883 to 1891. For the full franchise record across names and cities, see St. Louis Cardinals. Every SL4 season opens its own team-season page with the roster and team leaders, 1891 being the latest.
St. Louis Browns: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the all-time record of the St. Louis Browns?
- 780-432 across 10 seasons, .644.
- How many World Series have the St. Louis Browns won?
- 1 World Series title.
- What seasons did the St. Louis Browns play?
- From 1882 to 1891.