The Surprising MLB Team That Shattered Records and Still Stuns Fans Today
9. 57-22 (.722) – 1928 St. Louis Stars
The Stars (also fourth on this list) won three Negro National League titles in four years from 1928-31. Mule Suttles, Willie Wells, Wilson Redus and Cool Papa Bell all batted .330 or better in 1928, while Ted Trent went 19-3 with a 2.36 ERA on the bump.
10. 111-43 (.721) – 1954 Cleveland
The American League record for highest winning percentage is held by the ’54 Indians. Though he was competing against legends like Ted Williams, Mickey Mantle, and Yogi Berra, Cleveland outfielder Larry Doby led the AL in homers (32) and runs batted in (126). The team combined for a league-low 2.78 ERA, with two Indians’ pitchers – Bob Lemon and Early Wynn – leading the majors with 23 wins apiece. While the Indians claimed the AL pennant, they were swept 4-0 by the New York Giants in the World Series (but they might’ve had a shot to win Game 1 had it not been for “The Catch” by Willie Mays). After that WS loss, the Indians did not reach the playoffs again until 1995, the second-longest drought in MLB history – and with their last championship coming in ‘49, hold the longest active World Series win drought.



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