The 1922 major league baseball season began on April 12, 1922. The regular season ended on October 1, with the New York Giants and New York Yankees were the regular season champions of the National League and American League, respectively. In a rematch of the previous season, the postseason began with Game 1 of the 19th World Series on October 4 and ended with Game 5 on October 8. In the second consecutive iteration of the Subway Series, the Giants defeated the Yankees, four games to zero (with one tie), capturing their third championship in franchise history, and the fourth team to win back-to-back World Series. This was the second World Series between the two teams.
This was the first of eight seasons that "League Awards", a precursor to the Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award (introduced in 1931), were issued. Only an American League award was given in 1922.
Schedule
The 1922 schedule consisted of 154 games for all teams in the American League and National League, each of which had eight teams. Each team was scheduled to play 22 games against the other seven teams of their respective league. This continued the format put in place since the season (except for ) and would be used until in the American League and in the National League.
Opening Day, April 13, featured all sixteen teams, for the first time since . The final day of the regular season was on October 1. The World Series took place between October 4 and October 8.
Rule change In June, a 1911 rule regarding barnstorming by World Series players was upheld by the National League, though the American League amended the rule to say that no barnstorming could go on past October 31.
Teams LeagueTeamCityBallparkCapacityManagerBoston Red SoxBoston, MassachusettsFenway Park27,000Chicago White SoxChicago, IllinoisComiskey Park28,000Cleveland IndiansCleveland, OhioDunn Field21,414Detroit TigersDetroit, MichiganNavin Field23,000New York YankeesNew York, New YorkPolo Grounds38,000Philadelphia AthleticsPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaShibe Park23,000St. Louis BrownsSt. Louis, MissouriSportsman's Park24,040Washington SenatorsWashington, D.C.National Park27,000Boston BravesBoston, MassachusettsBraves Field40,000Brooklyn RobinsNew York, New YorkEbbets Field30,000Chicago CubsChicago, IllinoisCubs Park15,000Cincinnati RedsCincinnati, OhioRedland Field20,696New York GiantsNew York, New YorkPolo Grounds38,000Philadelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaNational League Park18,000Pittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaForbes Field25,000St. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis, MissouriSportsman's Park24,040
Standings
American League
National League
Tie games 7 tie games (2 in AL, 5 in NL), which are not factored into winning percentage or games behind (and were often replayed again) occurred throughout the season.
American League Chicago White Sox, 1 Cleveland Indians, 1 Detroit Tigers, 1 Philadelphia Athletics, 1
National League Boston Braves, 1 Brooklyn Robins, 1 Chicago Cubs, 2 Cincinnati Reds, 2 New York Giants, 2 Philadelphia Phillies, 1 Pittsburgh Pirates, 1
Postseason The postseason began on October 4 and ended on October 8 with the New York Giants sweeping the New York Yankees in the 1922 World Series in four games.
Bracket
Managerial changes Off-season Team Former Manager New ManagerWashington SenatorsGeorge McBrideClyde Milan
In-season Team Former Manager New ManagerPittsburgh PiratesGeorge GibsonBill McKechnie
League leaders American League
+ Hitting leaders Stat Player Total AVG George Sisler (SLB) .420 OPS Babe Ruth (NYY) 1.106 HR Ken Williams (SLB) 39 RBI Ken Williams (SLB) 155 R George Sisler (SLB) 134 H George Sisler (SLB) 246 SB George Sisler (SLB) 51
+ Pitching leaders Stat Player Total W Eddie Rommel (PHA) 27 L Slim Harriss (PHA) 20 ERA Red Faber (CWS) 2.81 K Urban Shocker (SLB) 149 IP Red Faber (CWS) 352.0 SV Sad Sam Jones (NYY) 8 WHIP Red Faber (CWS) 1.185
National League
+ Hitting leaders Stat Player Total AVG Rogers Hornsby1 (STL) .401 OPS Rogers Hornsby (STL) 1.181 HR Rogers Hornsby1 (STL) 42 RBI Rogers Hornsby1 (STL) 152 R Rogers Hornsby (STL) 141 H Rogers Hornsby (STL) 250 SB Max Carey (PIT) 51 1 National League Triple Crown batting winner
+ Pitching leaders Stat Player Total W Eppa Rixey (CIN) 25 L Dolf Luque (CIN) 23 ERA Phil Douglas (NYG) 2.63 K Dazzy Vance (BRO) 134 IP Eppa Rixey (CIN) 313.1 SV Clyde Barfoot (STL)Lou North (STL) 6 WHIP Phil Douglas (NYG) 1.199
Milestones Batters Cycles
Ross Youngs (NYG): Youngs hit for his first cycle and seventh in franchise history, on April 29 against the Boston Braves. Jimmy Johnston (BRO): Johnston hit for his first cycle and second in franchise history, in game one of a doubleheader on May 25 against the Philadelphia Phillies. Ray Schalk (CWS): Schalk hit for his first cycle and first in franchise history, on June 27 against the Detroit Tigers. Bob Meusel (NYY): Meusel hit for his second cycle and third in franchise history, on July 3 against the Philadelphia Athletics.
Other batting accomplishments Max Carey (PIT): Recorded his 500th career stolen base in the seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs on June 28. He became the 19th player to reach this mark. Eddie Collins (CWS): Recorded his 600th career stolen base in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers on July 1. He became the seventh player to reach this mark. Ken Williams (SLB): Set a Major League record by hitting home runs in six consecutive games between July 28 and August 2.
Pitchers Perfect games
Charlie Robertson (CWS): Pitched the fifth perfect game in major league history and the first in franchise history on April 30 against the Detroit Tigers. Joss threw 90 pitches and struck out six in the 2–0 victory.
No-hitters
Jesse Barnes (NYG): Barnes threw his first career no-hitter and the seventh no-hitter in franchise history, by defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 6–0 on May 7. Barnes walked one and struck out five.
Miscellaneous Chicago Cubs: Set a modern (1900–present) major league record for most runs scored in the fourth inning, by scoring 14 runs against the Philadelphia Phillies on August 25.
Awards and honors League Award: George Sisler (SLB)
Home field attendance Team nameWinsHome attendanceNew York Yankees94 -4.1%1,026,134 -16.6%13,326New York Giants93 -1.1%945,809 -2.8%11,972Detroit Tigers7911.3%861,20630.2%11,184St. Louis Browns9314.8%712,918100.3%9,259Chicago White Sox7724.2%602,86010.9%7,829Chicago Cubs8025.0%542,28332.2%7,135St. Louis Cardinals85 -2.3%536,99839.6%6,974Cleveland Indians78 -17.0%528,145 -29.5%6,602Pittsburgh Pirates85 -5.6%523,675 -25.4%6,714Brooklyn Robins76 -1.3%498,865 -18.7%6,396Cincinnati Reds8622.9%493,75458.6%6,250Washington Senators69 -13.8%458,5520.5%5,804Philadelphia Athletics6522.6%425,35623.5%5,453Boston Red Sox61 -18.7%259,184 -7.2%3,550Philadelphia Phillies5711.8%232,471 -15.1%3,019Boston Braves53 -32.9%167,965 -47.3%2,210
See also 1922 in baseball (Events, Births, Deaths)
References
External links 1922 Major League Schedule at Baseball Reference