{"id":2584,"date":"2026-03-09T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T08:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/?p=2101"},"modified":"2026-03-11T16:49:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T16:49:59","slug":"mlb_team_rankings_1920s_20_16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/2026\/03\/09\/mlb_team_rankings_1920s_20_16\/","title":{"rendered":"MLB Team Rankings Countdown: 1920s 20 through 16"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome to the first countdown post in our series of MLB team rankings for the 1920s. As a reminder, the teams are ranked from #20 through #1 based on aggregate WAR162. For the 1920s (1920-1929), a total of 160 teams were eligible (16 teams x 10 seasons), so the top 20 teams are a fairly exclusive group. We&#8217;ll summarize each team, including portions of their team dashboard, and explain how they attained their ranking. So, without further ado, here are the teams ranked #20 through #16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the interactive dashboard at Tableau Public: <a href=\"https:\/\/public.tableau.com\/views\/Top20MLBTeams1920-1929\/Dashboard1?:language=en-US&amp;publish=yes&amp;:sid=&amp;:redirect=auth&amp;:display_count=n&amp;:origin=viz_share_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1920s Top 20 MLB Teams Dashboard<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1048cf4b88c354ac4a7fc05682648ea4\" style=\"color:#2a35ff\">#20: 1921 New York Giants, 48.1 WAR162<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1921 Giants returned to the top of the National League, winning the pennant by four games over the Pirates. The team had a high-scoring offense to pair with above-average pitching. This formula would make them the NL&#8217;s dominant team for the first half of the decade.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"702\" height=\"189\" src=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-77.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-77.png 702w, https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-77-300x81.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Giants&#8217; 840 runs were well ahead of the Cardinals (809 runs) and far ahead of all other rivals. The Cardinals boasted a .308 BA, 10 points ahead of the Giants in the high-scoring, lively ball era that was taking shape. The Giants did edge out the Cards in OBP, courtesy of an NL-best 469 walks. They also placed second in OPS, and first in stolen bases, albeit with far fewer than in the deadball era. The team&#8217;s 3.55 ERA placed third, while their WHIP was second; other categories ranked in the middle of the NL.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-78.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-78.png 720w, https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-78-300x173.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/bancrda01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-04_br\">Dave Bancroft<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/f\/friscfr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-04_br\">Frankie Frisch<\/a> were the clear leaders of the team, each scoring 121 runs to top the Giants. Bancroft batted .318 at shortstop, while Frisch stole 49 bases and picked up 100 RBI while manning third base. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/y\/youngro01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-04_br\">Ross Youngs<\/a> (.327 BA, 16 triples) and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/k\/kellyge01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-04_br\">George Kelly<\/a> (.308 BA, NL-best 23 HR) provided the second-level offensive support. The mound corps was led by <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/barneje01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-04_br\">Jesse Barnes<\/a> (15-9, 3.10 ERA, 6 saves) and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/n\/nehfar01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-04_br\">Art Nehf<\/a> (20-10), with support from <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/t\/toneyfr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-04_br\">Fred Toney<\/a> (18-11).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dd44ecbf17c1b3d98b8bde4a71305659\" style=\"color:#2a35ff\">#19: 1920 New York Yankees, 48.6 WAR162<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1920 Yankees finished third in a tight AL pennant chase, four games behind the 1st-place Indians. The 1920 team was a forerunner of greater seasons to come in a dominant Yankees decade.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"712\" height=\"188\" src=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-79.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-79.png 712w, https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-79-300x79.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Yankees displayed a potent offense that ranked first in home runs, second in runs scored, and third in OPS, while lagging behind in stolen bases and triples. This was a team built for power in the new live ball era. The pitching staff was quite effective, leading the AL in ERA, shutouts, WHIP, and hits per 9 innings.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"717\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-80.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-80.png 717w, https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-80-300x173.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/r\/ruthba01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-04_br\">Babe Ruth<\/a> almost single-handedly carried the offense, putting up unprecedented numbers &#8211; 54 homers, 135 RBI, 158 runs scored, and 150 walks, leading to a .532 OBP and 1.379 OPS. Baseball had not seen anything like the 1920 version of Ruth. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/p\/prattde01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-04_br\">Del Pratt<\/a> was next in line, batting .314 with 108 RBI, followed by <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/p\/peckiro01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-04_br\">Roger Peckinpaugh<\/a> (.270 BA, 109 runs) and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/meusebo01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-04_br\">Bob Meusel<\/a> (.328 BA, 40 doubles).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-08dfd22b2c65bf6842757f064fc30705\" style=\"color:#2a35ff\">#18: 1925 Pittsburgh Pirates, 49.0 WAR162<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1925 edition of the Pirates won both the NL pennant and World Series, defeating the Nationals in seven games. The Pittsburgh club cruised to an 8.5 game margin over the Giants, riding a potent offense that plated 912 runs for the season, far ahead of the Cardinals&#8217; 828.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"186\" src=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-81.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-81.png 720w, https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-81-300x78.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pirates batted .307 (the NL average was an elevated .292), stole 159 bases, rapped 316 doubles, and had a team OPS of .818, all tops in the NL. The pitching was solid, if not at the level of the offense. Their 3.87 ERA ranked second; they also ranked second in WHIP, and third in hits per 9 innings. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"715\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-82.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-82.png 715w, https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-82-300x175.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/cuyleki01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-04_br\">Kiki Cuyler<\/a> was the clear offensive leader for Pittsburgh, with a .357 BA, 26 triples and 144 runs (both NL-best), and a healthy 1.021 OPS. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/careyma01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-04_br\">Max Carey<\/a> (46 steals, .343 BA), <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/w\/wrighgl01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-04_br\">Glenn Wright<\/a> (18 homers, .308 BA), and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/t\/traynpi01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-04_br\">Pie Traynor<\/a> (.320 BA, 39 doubles) also contributed significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-901c4cc1bb41ce7e4f6ad9987d6686b5\" style=\"color:#2a35ff\">#17: 1928 St. Louis Cardinals, 49.1 WAR162<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1928 Cardinals triumphed over the Giants (2 games behind) and Cubs (4 games back) in a competitive NL pennant race, before being swept by the Yankees in a one-sided World Series.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"715\" height=\"185\" src=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-83.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-83.png 715w, https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-83-300x78.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cards were solid both offensively and defensively, finishing tied for second in runs scored, first in doubles, second in homers, and a very close third in stolen bases. They also ranked third in BA and OPS, and second in OBP. The pitching numbers were similar &#8211; second in ERA, first  in WHIP, and second in strikeout-to-walk rate.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"713\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-84.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-84.png 713w, https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-84-300x174.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The offense was balanced without having a single big-name star. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/bottoji01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-04_br\">Jim Bottomley<\/a> did lead the NL with 20 triples, 31 homers, and 136 RBI, and also posted a 1.030 OPS. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/h\/hafeych01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-04_br\">Chick Hafey<\/a> batted .337 with 46 doubles and 111 RBI, Frankie Frisch stole 29 bases while batting .300, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/d\/douthta01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-04_br\">Taylor Douthit<\/a> batted .295. The pitching was led by <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/sherdbi01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-04_br\">Bill Sherdel<\/a>, who posted a 21-10 record with a 2.86 ERA, and the 41-year-old <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/a\/alexape01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-04_br\">Grover Alexander<\/a> put together a 16-9 campaign. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/h\/haineje01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-04_br\">Jesse Haines<\/a> went 20-8 as the third starter; all three pitched between 240 and 250 innings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-654c1cc6037165a1b3efa2410963beed\" style=\"color:#2a35ff\">#16: 1924 Pittsburgh Pirates, 49.1 WAR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">The 1924 Pirates finished a very close third in the 1924 NL pennant race, trailing the Giants (by 4.5 games) and the Robins (by 3 games). <\/mark>A year later, the Pirates would take the top spot with a better record (95-58) but a lower team WAR162.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"708\" height=\"183\" src=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-85.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-85.png 708w, https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-85-300x78.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 708px) 100vw, 708px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pirates in 1924 possessed a good (not great) offense and a strong pitching staff that kept them in the pennant chase throughout the season. They ranked third in runs (far behind the Giants), first in triples, first in stolen bases, and third in OPS. The pitching staff ranked second in ERA, first in shutouts, second in WHIP, and second in walks per 9 innings.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"709\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-86.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-86.png 709w, https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-86-300x175.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Glenn Wright led the position players for the Pirates, batting .287 from his shortstop position with 111 RBI. Kiki Cuyler batted a robust .354 with 32 steals, and Max Carey led the NL with 49 steals to go with his 113 runs scored.  The pitching was led by veteran <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/coopewi01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-04_br\">Wilbur Cooper<\/a>, who posted a 20-14 mark with 4 shutouts, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/k\/kremera01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-04_br\">Ray Kremer<\/a>, who had an 18-10 mark with 4 shutouts of his own. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/y\/ydeem01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-04_br\">Emil Yde<\/a> also tossed 4 shutouts on his way to a 16-3 mark and an excellent 2.83 ERA. The four shutouts for each pitcher tied for the NL lead in 1924.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s it for the first entry in our MLB Team Rankings for the 1920s decade! Stay tuned for the countdown from #15 to #11, arriving in a few days. As always, thanks for reading!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the first countdown post in our series of MLB team rankings for the 1920s. As a reminder, the teams are ranked from #20 through #1 based on aggregate WAR162. 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