Carthage Pirates
| Carthage Pirates | |
|---|---|
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| Minor league affiliations | |
| Previous classes | Class D |
| League | Arkansas–Missouri League |
| Major league affiliations | |
| Previous teams | Pittsburgh Pirates |
| Minor league titles | |
| League titles | 2 (1938, 1939) |
| Team data | |
| Ballpark | Carl Lewton Stadium |
The Carthage Pirates were a minor league baseball club based in Carthage, Missouri from 1938–1940. The team was a Class D affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates that played in the Arkansas–Missouri League. The league existed for only two full seasons, with the Pirates winning the league title each of those years. The league formally disbanded on July 1, 1940. When this occurred, the Pirates held a 10 1/2 game lead on first place in the league standings. The team then folded with the league.
Season-by-season
(from Baseball Reference Bullpen)
| Year | Record | Win-Loss % | Manager | Regular Season Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 69-49 | .585 | Adolph Arlitt | 2nd place | Won Semifinals vs. Fayetteville Angels, 3–2 Won Championship vs. Neosho Yankees, 4-1 |
| 1939 | 67-54 | .554 | Adolph Arlitt | 2nd place | Won Championship vs. Fayetteville Angels, 4-1 |
| 1940 | 37-18 | .673 | Adolph Arlitt | 1st place | League disbanded on July 1, 1940 |