1946 Coastal Plain League Regular Season Recap
Greenville dominates return of Coastal Plain League
Final Standings
Greenville Greenies 77-47
Kinston Eagles 68-56
Goldsboro Goldbugs 66-58
Wilson Tobs 65-59
Rocky Mount Rocks 62-62
Tarboro Tars 57-67
Fayetteville Cubs 54-70
New Bern Bears 47-77
Greenville carried the heaviest bats in the Coastal Plain League in its first season back in action, leading in most categories:
- Runs scored 1st (487)
- Batting average 1st (.257)
- OPS 1st (.670)
- Batting WAR 1st (29.4)
- Home runs - 1st (48)
The Greenies also were strong defensively:
- Starters ERA 1st (2.19)
- Bullpen ERA 3rd (2.31)
- Defensive efficiency 1st (.734)
- Errors 1st (133)
- Pitcher Jerry Hedrick 17-4 record, 1.20 ERA, ZERO home runs allowed
Kinston fended off Goldsboro and Wilson to earn the other spot in the CPL championship series. Where Greenville was first in defensive categories, Kinston often was second. No outstanding players, just great team ball
1946 Coastal Plain League Leaderboard
Batting Champ: Adam McNabb (Rocky Mount) .318
Home Runs: Aaron Planchon (Wilson) 10
RBIs: Dan Brown (Goldsboro) 62
Stolen Bases: Larry Douglas (Rocky Mount) 50
Wins: Jerry Hedrick (Greenville) 17
ERA: Jerry Hedrick (Greenville) 1.20
Ks: Ray Torrez (Rocky Mount) 138
Saves: Chris Erickson (Tarboro) 20