1940 Pacific Coast League season
The 1940 Pacific Coast League season was the 38th season in league history. The Seattle Rainiers won their first of three straight titles. Lou Novikoff of the Angels won the Triple Crown but lost the MVP to Seattle's George Archie.
Standings[edit]
W | L | Pct. | GB | Manager | Affiliation | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Seattle Rainiers | 112 | 66 | .629 | -- | Jack Lelivelt | None |
Los Angeles Angels | 102 | 75 | .576 | 30 | Jigger Statz | Chicago Cubs |
Oakland Oaks | 94 | 84 | .528 | 18 | Johnny Vergez | None |
San Diego Padres | 92 | 85 | .520 | 10.5 | Cedric Durst | None |
Sacramento Solons | 90 | 88 | .506 | 22 | Benny Borgmann | St. Louis Cardinals |
Hollywood Stars | 84 | 94 | .472 | 28 | Bill Sweeney | None |
San Francisco Seals | 81 | 97 | .455 | 31 | Lefty O'Doul | None |
Portland Beavers | 56 | 122 | .315 | 56 | Johnny Frederick | None |
League Leaders[edit]
Batting[edit]
- Batting Average Lou Novikoff, Los Angeles, .363
- Runs Scored ??
- Hits Novikoff, 259
- Doubles George Archie, Seattle, 46
- Triples Johnny Barrett, San Francisco, 22
- Home Runs Novikoff, 41
- Runs Batted In Novikoff, 171
- Stolen Bases ??
Pitching[edit]
- Wins Dick Barrett, Seattle, 24
- Earned Run Average Jack Salveson, Oakland, 2.30
- Complete Games ??
- Strikeouts ??
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