Best single-season record?

Dukie98 · 05-27-2016, 12:38 AM

What's the best single season record that you've seen in a MLB season? I'm starting in 1902, and the Pirates are running away with it-- in mid-July, they are 68-14, for a .829 winning percentage. All four starters have ERA's below 1.80 and WHIP's below 1. They've also scored nearly 100 more runs than any other team in the NL.

(I'm not playing with them - I'm scuffling along with Cleveland, but their record is too good not to notice).

MrBojangles · 05-27-2016, 01:52 AM

The Pirates were good IRL in that timeframe. I want to say they won the WS a few times. But, I don't think they did as well as what you're seeing. Wow.

Dukie98 · 05-29-2016, 12:41 PM

Of course, since I first posted this, they've now gone into a 14-19 tailspin... They're still up 18 games at the end of August.

cheo25 · 05-29-2016, 12:54 PM

The 1969 Orioles went 113-49 in my current league. Off the top of my head, that's the best I've seen. Had a 10-game drop to 103-59 the next season. Won the World Series both seasons.

The Game · 05-30-2016, 08:25 PM

I am just simming in my ABF till 2000. Not managing any team. The 1979 Chicago Hitmen went 118-44 .728. That the best record for 162 games.
1956 Atlanta Rebels went 117-37 .760 in 154 games.The lost the Championship.

MrWideFrame · 05-30-2016, 10:19 PM

I have won 116 and 117 games. Both years I failed to win the WS

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Le Grande Orange · 05-30-2016, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MrWideFrame

I have won 116 and 117 games. Both years I failed to win the WS

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The 1954 Cleveland Indians (111-43) send their condolences (0-4 in the World Series).

Curve Ball Dave · 05-31-2016, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Le Grande Orange

The 1954 Cleveland Indians (111-43) send their condolences (0-4 in the World Series).

And the 2001 Mariners (116-46) find it hard to muster the sympathy as they didn't even make it to the WS.

05-27-2016, 12:38 AM	#1
Dukie98 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 902	Best single-season record? What's the best single season record that you've seen in a MLB season? I'm starting in 1902, and the Pirates are running away with it-- in mid-July, they are 68-14, for a .829 winning percentage. All four starters have ERA's below 1.80 and WHIP's below 1. They've also scored nearly 100 more runs than any other team in the NL. (I'm not playing with them - I'm scuffling along with Cleveland, but their record is too good not to notice). Last edited by Dukie98; 05-27-2016 at 01:22 AM.

05-30-2016, 08:25 PM	#5
The Game Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Inside The Game Posts: 30,937	I am just simming in my ABF till 2000. Not managing any team. The 1979 Chicago Hitmen went 118-44 .728. That the best record for 162 games. 1956 Atlanta Rebels went 117-37 .760 in 154 games.The lost the Championship. __________________ Go today don't wait for tomorrow It isn't promised, all the time you get borrowed Don't live your life for other people Don't bottle your emotions till they crack and fill a couple just sorrows Take your mind and refocus go get a paper write your goals out Throw your middle fingers to all your haters "Stay Strong"

05-27-2016, 01:52 AM	#2
MrBojangles All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: low and inside Posts: 568	The Pirates were good IRL in that timeframe. I want to say they won the WS a few times. But, I don't think they did as well as what you're seeing. Wow.

05-29-2016, 12:41 PM	#3
Dukie98 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 902	Of course, since I first posted this, they've now gone into a 14-19 tailspin... They're still up 18 games at the end of August.

05-29-2016, 12:54 PM	#4
cheo25 All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,329	The 1969 Orioles went 113-49 in my current league. Off the top of my head, that's the best I've seen. Had a 10-game drop to 103-59 the next season. Won the World Series both seasons.

05-30-2016, 10:19 PM	#6
MrWideFrame Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 224	I have won 116 and 117 games. Both years I failed to win the WS .