Winningest Teams, Minor Leagues

Allan Simpson

It’s not been a great year at the major league level for the San Francisco Giants (49-67, .422), who are in a virtual tie with the Pittsburgh Pirates for the poorest record in the National League. But Giants farm clubs boast the best record in the minor leagues at both the full-season and short-season levels. The Giants’ Augusta club in the low A South Atlantic League is sailing along with a 77-42 (.647) record while their Salem-Keizer affiliate in the short-season Class A Northwest League is a gaudy 42-10 (.808). Following are the minors’ 10 winningest full-season teams, with league and major league affiliation noted:     Team/League (MLB Affiliate) Rec Pct 1. Augusta/South Atlantic (Giants) 77-42 .647 2. Kinston/Carolina (Indians) 74-41 .643 3. Frisco/Texas (Rangers) 74-43 .632 4. Asheville/South Atlantic (Rockies) 73-45 .619 5. Tampa/Florida State (Yankees) 74-46 .617 6. Jacksonville/Southern (Dodgers) 72-47 .605 7. West Virginia/South Atlantic (Brewers) 70-47 .598   Columbus/South Atlantic (Devil Rays) 70-47 .598 9. Beloit/Midwest (Twins) 70-48 .593 10. Nashville/Pacific Coast (Brewers) 71-49 .592 --ALLAN SIMPSON

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