The 1896 college baseball season, play of college baseball in the United States began in the spring of 1896. Play largely consisted of regional matchups, some organized by conferences, and ended in June. No national championship event was held until 1947.
1896 college baseball season | |
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Seasons |
Conference changes and new programs edit
- The Western Conference played its first season of baseball, with Chicago, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin participating.
- Central Michigan, Clemson, Indiana State, Kentucky, Marshall, UConn, and Wisconsin played their first varsity seasons.
Conference winners edit
This is a partial list of conference champions from the 1896 season.
Conference | Regular Season Winner |
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Western | Chicago |
Conference standings edit
The following is an incomplete list of conference standings:
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References edit
- ^ "College Baseball Conference Standings – 1896". Boyd's World. Retrieved November 7, 2022.