1927 Greenville Spinners: South Atlantic Association Baseball Champions
The 1927 season of the South Atlantic Association featured the Greenville Spinners, who dominated the competition, finishing with a significant margin to secure their second consecutive pennant. Greenville led the league, outpacing rivals Spartanburg and Knoxville, who were engaged in a tight race for second place, falling short by one and a half games. Key players for Greenville included Spiers, who recorded 123 runs, and J. Jones, with 22 triples. The league's batting title went to Angley of Macon, who posted a .362 average, while the pitching honors were awarded to Bayne from Greenville. Additional standout players included Kearns from Charlotte, who had notable statistics including home runs and doubles. The text underscores the evolution of the South Atlantic League as it gained popularity, with a growing interest in baseball throughout the region, a trend believed to be greater than ever before in its history.