[Nick Soulis]

Season 5

National League East



1. 1918 New York Giants
Record: 71-53
Finish: 2nd in NL
Manager: John McGraw
Ball Park: Polo Grounds
WAR Leader: Art Fletcher (4.6)



2. 1949 Chicago White Sox
Record: 63-91
Finish: 6th in AL
Manager: Jack Onslow
Ball Park: Comiskey Park
WAR Leader: Cass Michaels (5.4)



3. 1977 Philadelphia Phillies
Record: 101-61
Finish: Lost in NLCS
Manager: Danny Ozark
Ball Park: Veterans Stadium
WAR Leader: Mike Schmidt (8.9)



4. 1988 Chicago Cubs
Record: 77-85
Finish: 4th in NL East
Manager: Don Zimmer
Ball Park: Wrigley Field
WAR Leader: Greg Maddux (5.6)

National League West



1. 1960 St. Louis Cardinals
Record: 86-68
Finish: 3rd in NL
Manager: Solly Hemus
Ball Park: Busch Stadium
WAR Leader: Ernie Broglio (7.6)



2. 1957 New York Giants
Record: 69-85
Finish: 6th in NL
Manager: Bill Rigney
Ball Park: Polo Grounds
WAR Leader: Willie Mays (8.3)



3. 1960 Milwaukee Braves
Record: 88-66
Finish: 2nd in NL
Manager: Chuck Dressen
Ball Park: County Stadium
WAR Leader: Hank Aaron (8.0)



4. 1912 New York Highlanders
Record: 50-102
Finish: 8th in AL
Manager: Henry Wolverton
Ball Park: Hilltop Park
WAR Leader: Jack Warhop (7.1)