The Phillies seize the pennant
Philadelphia claimed the National League flag by three games over Pittsburgh and Washington. Baltimore won the American Association by seven games over Cincinnati.
Volume 02 · Season Chronicle
1921: Grimes and the Phillies prevail
The 1921 season in the Legacy League: the pennant races, unforgettable individual performances, and the road to the championship.
Read original DKS standingsView batting leaders1921
CHAMPIONSPhiladelphia Phillies
Defeated Baltimore Orioles
Series 4–2
The headlines
A six-game championship
The Phillies defeated Baltimore four games to two, with Burleigh Grimes earning Series MVP honors.
Hornsby, Ruth and Rogan
Rogers Hornsby took batting MVP honors with a .378 average. Babe Ruth hit 49 home runs while also making 30 pitching appearances. Bullet Rogan combined a 1.90 ERA with notable contributions at the plate.
Standout performances
Around the diamond
Batting championRogers Hornsby
.378
Home runsBabe Ruth
49
Stolen basesEddie Collins
90
Final regular-season standings
The pennant races
National League
| Club | W | L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 97 | 57 | - |
| Pittsburgh | 94 | 60 | 3.0 |
| Washington | 94 | 60 | 3.0 |
| New York (N) | 84 | 70 | 13.0 |
| Indianapolis | 76 | 78 | 21.0 |
| Cleveland | 73 | 81 | 24.0 |
| Chicago | 59 | 95 | 38.0 |
| Boston (N) | 53 | 101 | 44.0 |
American Association
| Club | W | L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 88 | 66 | - |
| Cincinnati | 81 | 73 | 7.0 |
| St. Louis | 79 | 75 | 9.0 |
| Brooklyn | 79 | 75 | 9.0 |
| Milwaukee | 77 | 77 | 11.0 |
| Louisville | 71 | 83 | 17.0 |
| Columbus | 67 | 87 | 21.0 |
| Philadelphia A | 60 | 94 | 28.0 |
Records transcribed from the official DKS season export. Full reports are preserved in the archives.
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