1936 in baseball
The following are the baseball events of the year 1936 throughout the world.
This article is currently under construction.
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Champions
Major League Baseball
- World Series: New York Yankees over New York Giants (4-2)
- All-Star Game, July 7 at Braves Field: National League, 4-3
Other champions
- Negro League Baseball All-Star Game: East, 10-2
Awards and honors
MLB Statistical Leaders
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Major League Baseball final standings
American League final standings
| American League | ||||
| Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
| New York Yankees | 102 | 51 | .667 | -- |
| Detroit Tigers | 83 | 71 | .539 | 19.5 |
| Chicago White Sox | 81 | 70 | .536 | 20 |
| Washington Senators | 82 | 71 | .536 | 20 |
| Cleveland Indians | 80 | 74 | .519 | 22.5 |
| Boston Red Sox | 74 | 80 | .481 | 28.5 |
| St. Louis Browns | 57 | 95 | .375 | 44.5 |
| Philadelphia Athletics | 53 | 100 | .346 | 49 |
National League final standings
| National League | ||||
| Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
| New York Giants | 92 | 62 | .597 | -- |
| Chicago Cubs | 87 | 67 | .565 | 5 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 87 | 67 | .565 | 5 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 84 | 70 | .545 | 8 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 74 | 80 | .481 | 18 |
| Boston Bees | 71 | 83 | .461 | 21 |
| Brooklyn Dodgers | 67 | 87 | .435 | 25 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 54 | 100 | .351 | 38 |
Events
Births
- January 9 - Ralph Terry
- April 1 - Ron Perranoski
- April 1 - Ted Sadowski
- May 9 - Floyd Robinson
- May 14 - Dick Howser
- June 29 - Harmon Killebrew
- July 16 - Eddie Fisher
- July 23 - Don Drysdale
- July 31 - Vic Davalillo
- August 8 - Frank Howard
- August 9 - Julián Javier
- August 28 - Don Denkinger
- August 28 - Tony González
- September 3 - Lee Weyer
- September 5 - Bill Mazeroski
- September 14 - Stan Williams
- October 12 - Tony Kubek
- November 12 - Joe Hoerner
- November 17 - Gary Bell
- December 7 - Bo Belinsky
- December 13 - J. C. Martin
Deaths
- January 6 - Charles Stoneham, 59, owner of the New York Giants since 1919, during which period the team won five pennants and three World Series
- October 27 - Dave Black, 44, pitcher for the Chicago ChiFeds/Whales, Baltimore Terrapins and Boston Red Sox
- October 31 - Deacon McGuire, 72, catcher for several teams over 26 seasons who set records with 1611 games, 1858 assists and 9291 chances at his position; batted .300 five times and was first catcher to hit 300 doubles; later a coach and manager
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