Washington Senators (1961–1971)
11 seasons from 1961 to 1971
The Washington Senators played from 1961 to 1971, a total of 11 seasons. The franchise's all-time record is 740-1,032 (.418). They have not won a World Series.
- 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
11 seasons
| Year | League | W | L | Win% | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | AL | 63 | 96 | .396 | 5 | - |
| 1970 | AL | 70 | 92 | .432 | 6 | - |
| 1969 | AL | 86 | 76 | .531 | 4 | - |
| 1968 | AL | 65 | 96 | .404 | 10 | - |
| 1967 | AL | 76 | 85 | .472 | 6 | - |
| 1966 | AL | 71 | 88 | .447 | 8 | - |
| 1965 | AL | 70 | 92 | .432 | 8 | - |
| 1964 | AL | 62 | 100 | .383 | 9 | - |
| 1963 | AL | 56 | 106 | .346 | 10 | - |
| 1962 | AL | 60 | 101 | .373 | 10 | - |
| 1961 | AL | 61 | 100 | .379 | 9 | - |
Washington Senators: the seasons in brief
Under the code WS2, the Washington Senators have 11 seasons on record, running from 1961 through 1971. The table opens with 1961 (61-100, 9th) and closes with 1971 (63-96, 5th). 1968 brought a 65-96 record, 10th in the American League. In 1969 the Washington Senators went 86-76 (.531), 4th in the American League. For 1970, the table shows 70 wins and 92 losses, 6th in the American League. Every season here was played in the American League.
The best winning percentage belongs to 1969, when the Washington Senators went 86-76 (.531). The low point was 1963, at 56-106 (.346). None of the Washington Senators seasons here ended with a title or a postseason berth. Every season from 1961 to 1968 ended with more losses than wins. For the full franchise record across names and cities, see Texas Rangers. Each year in the table links to a team-season page ; the newest is 1971.
Washington Senators: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the all-time record of the Washington Senators?
- 740-1,032 across 11 seasons, .418.
- How many World Series have the Washington Senators won?
- None on record under this team code.
- What seasons did the Washington Senators play?
- From 1961 to 1971.