1927 Piedmont League Salisbury Spencer Colonials Baseball Team Highlights
The page from the 1928 Reach Official American League Base Ball Guide provides an overview of the Piedmont League, focusing on the 1927 season. The league, classified as Class C, saw Raleigh and Salisbury-Spencer performing well in the first and second halves of the season, respectively. Salisbury-Spencer clinched the playoff and pennant by winning the decisive game in a five-game series. Notable players included Jones from Salisbury-Spencer, who had the highest batting average of .363 and excelled in runs and total bases. Clabaugh from High Point was a significant batting leader, and Windle from Salisbury-Spencer led in total bases. Other standout players included Wade, who topped the home run category with 24, and pitchers Smythe and Sullivan from Winston-Salem. The article reflects the compact nature of the league, highlighting its role in facilitating the transition of players to higher-level leagues and the majors.