1968 Major League Baseball season

February 2026 February 2024 1968 1968 MLB season American League (AL)National League (NL) Baseball Regular season: April 10 – September 29, 1968World Series: October 2–10, 1968 162 20 (10 per league) NBC Draft 1968 Major League Baseball draft Tim Foli List of first overall MLB draft picks New York Mets Regular season AL: Denny McLain (DET)NL: Bob Gibson (STL) Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award AL Detroit Tigers Baltimore Orioles NL St. Louis Cardinals San Francisco Giants World Series 1968 World Series Detroit Tigers St. Louis Cardinals Mickey Lolich (DET) World Series Most Valuable Player Award List of MLB seasons MLB 1967 Major League Baseball season 1967 1969 Major League Baseball season 1969 The 1968 major league baseball season began on April 10, 1968. The regular season ended on September 29, with the St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers as the regular season champions of the National League and American League, respectively. The postseason began with Game 1 of the 65th World Series on October 2 and ended with Game 7 on October 10. In the second iteration of this World Series matchup, the Tigers defeated the Cardinals, four games to three, capturing their third championship in franchise history, since their previous in 1945. Going into the season, the defending World Series champions were the St. Louis Cardinals from the 1967 season. The 39th All-Star Game was held on July 9 at the Houston Astrodome in Houston, Texas, home of the Houston Astros. The National League won, 1–0. The 1968 season was the final year of baseball's pre-division era, in which the teams that finished in first place in each league went directly to the World Series to face each other for the "World Championship." The Kansas City Athletics moved to Oakland, California as the Oakland Athletics, being the eighth team since 1953 to relocate, and the fourth American League team since then. Kansas City would be without a major league team for the 1968 season. Legal pressure from the city moved the originally planned 1971 American League expansion up to 1969, which saw the enfranchisement of the Kansas City Royals.The Kansas City Athletics: A Baseball History, 1954–1967 Peterson John E. McFarland 261 2003 9780786481439 Schedule Major League Baseball schedule The 1968 schedule consisted of 162 games for all teams in the American League and National League, each of which had 10 teams. Each team was scheduled to play 18 games against the other nine teams of their respective league. This continued the format put in place by the American League since the 1961 season and by the National League since the 1962 season. This would be the last season with this format, as the following season would see a new format due to expansion and the creation of divisions. Opening Day took place on April 10, featuring all 20 teams in both leagues. The final day of the regular season was on September 29, which saw all teams play, except for the Baltimore Orioles and Cleveland Indians. The World Series took place between October 2 and October 10. Rule changes The 1968 season saw the following rule changes: To greater enforce the ban on the spitball, any pitcher who was found to have touched their mouth with their pitching hand will first get a warning, and second an ejection.Armour Mark 1967 Winter Meetings: Expansion, Inevitably – Society for American Baseball Research https://sabr.org/journal/article/1967-winter-meetings-expansion-inevitably/ 2025-07-25 en-US In an attempt to speed up the game, the following rules were implemented: Batters must now run back to the plate following a fouled bunt. Pinch-hitters must be on the bench by the time the previous batter completed their at bat. Teams were recommended to use golf carts to bring from the bullpen a relief pitcher. Any usage of "players to be named later" for trades were banned during the season. Over the offseason, players must be identified before the start of the season. Opening Day rosters were reduced to 25 players. Previously, prior to May 15, teams could have 28 players on their rosters. Teams were no longer able to pick up a player they dropped after August 31 until May 15 the following season. Any player under contract must pass through waivers before the team the players was on could drop him. For spring training, the American League approved a proto-designated hitter rule. Before a game, a player could be "designated" by the manager to be a pinch-hitter. This pinch-hitter would twice be allowed to pinch-hit, though not in the same inning. Teams An asterisk (*) denotes the ballpark a team played the minority of their home games at LeagueTeamCityBallparkCapacityManager1968 Major League Managers https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/majors/1968-managers.shtml 2025-03-12 Baseball-Reference.com enAmerican League American LeagueBaltimore OriolesBaltimore, MarylandBaltimore Memorial Stadium52,185Hank BauerEarl WeaverBoston Red SoxBoston, MassachusettsFenway Park33,375Dick WilliamsCalifornia AngelsAnaheim, CaliforniaAnaheim Stadium43,202Bill RigneyChicago White SoxChicago, IllinoisMilwaukee, Wisconsin*White Sox ParkMilwaukee County Stadium*46,55043,768*Eddie StankyLes MossAl LópezCleveland IndiansCleveland, OhioCleveland Stadium74,056Alvin DarkDetroit TigersDetroit, MichiganTiger Stadium53,089Mayo SmithMinnesota TwinsBloomington, MinnesotaMetropolitan Stadium45,182Cal ErmerNew York YankeesNew York, New YorkYankee Stadium67,000Ralph HoukOakland AthleticsOakland, CaliforniaOakland–Alameda County Coliseum50,000Bob KennedyWashington SenatorsWashington, D.C.District of Columbia Stadium43,500Jim LemonNational League National League (baseball) National LeagueAtlanta BravesAtlanta, GeorgiaAtlanta Stadium51,383Lum HarrisChicago CubsChicago, IllinoisWrigley Field36,644Leo DurocherCincinnati RedsCincinnati, OhioCrosley Field29,603Dave BristolHouston AstrosHouston, TexasHouston Astrodome44,500Grady HattonHarry WalkerLos Angeles DodgersLos Angeles, CaliforniaDodger Stadium56,000Walter AlstonNew York MetsNew York, New YorkShea Stadium55,300Gil HodgesPhiladelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaConnie Mack Stadium33,608Gene MauchGeorge MyattBob SkinnerPittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaForbes Field35,500Larry ShepardSan Francisco GiantsSan Francisco, CaliforniaCandlestick Park42,500Herman FranksSt. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis, MissouriCivic Center Busch Memorial Stadium49,450Red Schoendienst Standings start American League Detroit Tigers break National League St. Louis Cardinals end Tie games 6 tie games (3 in AL, 3 in NL), which are not factored into winning percentage or games behind (and were often replayed again) occurred throughout the season. start American League The Detroit Tigers and New York Yankees had two tie games each. The Cleveland Indians and Oakland Athletics had one tie each. May 15, Cleveland Indians vs. New York Yankees, tied at 2 in the middle of the eighth inning due to rain.Retrosheet Boxscore: Cleveland Indians 2, New York Yankees 2 https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1968/B05150CLE1968.htm 2026-05-04 www.retrosheet.org May 24, Oakland Athletics vs. Detroit Tigers, tied at 2 after a shortened seven innings due to rain.Retrosheet Boxscore: Oakland Athletics 2, Detroit Tigers 2 https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1968/B05240OAK1968.htm 2026-05-04 www.retrosheet.org August 23, New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers, tied at 3 after 19 innings on account of a 1 a.m. curfew. The game was replayed on August 25 in a doubleheader.Retrosheet Boxscore: New York Yankees 3, Detroit Tigers 3 (2) https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1968/B08232NYA1968.htm 2026-05-04 www.retrosheet.org break National League The Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates, and San Francisco Giants had one tie each. May 26, Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, tied at 8 after a shortened seven innings due to rain. The game went into a 54 minute rain delay during the top of the eighth, which was subsequently negated.Retrosheet Boxscore: Cincinnati Reds 8, Pittsburgh Pirates 8 https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1968/B05260CIN1968.htm 2026-05-04 www.retrosheet.org September 2 (game 2), New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves, tied at 2 in the middle of the seventh inning due to rain.Retrosheet Boxscore: New York Mets 2, Atlanta Braves 2 (2) https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1968/B09022NYN1968.htm 2026-05-04 www.retrosheet.org September 2 (game 2), Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants, tied at 1 after nine innings on account of darkness.Retrosheet Boxscore: Chicago Cubs 1, San Francisco Giants 1 (2) https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1968/B09022CHN1968.htm 2026-05-04 www.retrosheet.org end Postseason The postseason began on October 2 and ended on October 10 with the Detroit Tigers defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1968 World Series in seven games. Bracket World Series AL Detroit Tigers 4 NL St. Louis Cardinals 3 Managerial changes Off-season Team Former Manager New ManagerAtlanta BravesKen SilvestriLum HarrisCleveland IndiansJoe AdcockAlvin DarkNew York MetsSalty ParkerGil HodgesOakland AthleticsLuke Appling(Kansas City Athletics)Bob KennedyPittsburgh PiratesDanny MurtaughLarry ShepardWashington SenatorsGil HodgesJim Lemon In-season Team Former Manager New ManagerBaltimore OriolesHank BauerEarl WeaverChicago White SoxEddie StankyLes MossLes MossAl LópezHouston AstrosGrady HattonHarry WalkerPhiladelphia PhilliesGene MauchGeorge MyattGeorge MyattBob Skinner League leaders Any team shown in small text indicates a previous team a player was on during the season. American League start + Hitting leaders1968 American League Batting Leaders https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/AL/1968-batting-leaders.shtml 2025-03-12 Baseball-Reference.com en Stat Player Total AVG Carl Yastrzemski (BOS) .301 OPS Carl Yastrzemski (BOS) .922 HR Frank Howard (WAS) 44 RBI Ken Harrelson (BOS) 109 R Dick McAuliffe (DET) 95 H Bert Campaneris (OAK) 177 SB Bert Campaneris (OAK) 62 break + Pitching leaders1968 American League Pitching Leaders https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/AL/1968-pitching-leaders.shtml 2025-03-12 Baseball-Reference.com en Stat Player Total W Denny McLain (DET) 31 L George Brunet (CAL) 17 ERA Luis Tiant (CLE) 1.60 K Sam McDowell (CLE) 283 IP Denny McLain (DET) 336.0 SV Al Worthington (MIN) 18 WHIP Dave McNally (BAL) 0.842 end National League start + Hitting leaders1968 National League Batting Leaders https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/NL/1968-batting-leaders.shtml 2025-03-12 Baseball-Reference.com en Stat Player Total AVG Pete Rose (CIN) .335 OPS Willie McCovey (SF) .923 HR Willie McCovey (SF) 36 RBI Willie McCovey (SF) 105 R Glenn Beckert (CHC) 98 H Felipe Alou (ATL)Pete Rose (CIN) 210 SB Lou Brock (STL) 62 break + Pitching leaders1968 National League Pitching Leaders https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/NL/1968-pitching-leaders.shtml 2025-03-12 Baseball-Reference.com en Stat Player Total W Juan Marichal (SF) 26 L Claude Osteen (LAD)Ray Sadecki (SF) 18 ERA Bob Gibson (STL) 1.12 K Bob Gibson (STL) 268 IP Juan Marichal (SF) 325.2 SV Phil Regan (CHC/LAD) 25 WHIP Bob Gibson (STL) 0.853 end Milestones Batters Cycles List of Major League Baseball players to hit for the cycle Jim Fregosi (CAL): Fregosi hit for his second cycle, second in franchise history, and seventh reverse cycle in major league history, on May 20 against the Boston Red Sox.http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1968/B05200CAL1968.htm California Angels 5, Boston Red Sox 4 1968-05-20 Retrosheet 2011-09-11 2015-09-24 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924133728/http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1968/B05200CAL1968.htm live Other batting accomplishments Frank Howard (WAS): Tied an American League record by becoming the fifth player to hit home runs in six consecutive games between May 12 and 18.Eagle Ed Most consecutive games with a home run https://www.mlb.com/news/consecutive-home-run-games-c265322182 2026-04-28 MLB.com en Jim Northrup (DET): Became the sixth player to hit two grand slams in a single game, in a 14–3 win over the Cleveland Indians on June 24.https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CLE/CLE196806240.shtml June 24, 1968 Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Indians Play by Play and Box Score Baseball Reference Sports Reference LLC 1968-06-24 2012-07-10 2021-04-28 https://web.archive.org/web/20210428173320/https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CLE/CLE196806240.shtml live Hank Aaron (ATL): Became the eighth player in Major League history to hit 500 home runs in the third inning against the San Francisco Giants on July 14.https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/aaronha01.shtml Hank Aaron Statistics and History Baseball Reference 2010-07-15 2011-06-23 https://web.archive.org/web/20110623201923/http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/aaronha01.shtml liveHenry Aaron Career Home Runs https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/event_hr.fcgi?id=aaronha01&t=b 2026-04-22 Baseball Reference en Maury Wills (PIT): Recorded his 500th career stolen base in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs on September 20. He became the 20th player to reach this mark.Maury Wills Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More — Maury Wills: Standard Batting (1959-1968) https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/willsma01.shtml#1959-1968-sum:players_standard_batting 2026-06-15 Baseball Reference enMaury Wills 1917 Batting Game Logs — Maury Wills: Batting Stats Career Game 1287-1431 https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=willsma01&t=b&year=1968#1287-1431-sum:players_standard_batting 2026-06-15 Baseball Reference enChicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates Box Score: September 20, 1968 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/PIT/PIT196809200.shtml 2026-06-15 Baseball Reference en Pitchers Perfect games List of Major League Baseball perfect games Catfish Hunter (OAK) Pitched the ninth perfect game in major league history and the first in franchise history on May 8 against the Minnesota Twins. Hunter threw 107 pitches and struck out 11 in the 4–0 victory.Minnesota Twins vs Oakland Athletics Box Score: May 8, 1968 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/OAK/OAK196805080.shtml 2026-05-11 Baseball Reference en No-hitters List of Major League Baseball no-hitters Tom Phoebus (BAL): Phoebus threw his first career no-hitter and seventh no-hitter in franchise history, by defeating the Boston Red Sox 6–0 on April 27. He walked three and struck out nine.Boston Red Sox vs Baltimore Orioles Box Score: April 27, 1968 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/BAL/BAL196804270.shtml 2026-05-11 Baseball Reference en George Culver (CIN): Culver threw his first career no-hitter and 11th no-hitter in franchise history, by defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 6–1 in game two of a doubleheader on July 29. He walked five and struck out four.Cincinnati Reds vs Philadelphia Phillies Box Score: July 29, 1968 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/PHI/PHI196807292.shtml 2026-05-11 Baseball Reference en Gaylord Perry (SF): Perry threw his first career no-hitter and 10th no-hitter in franchise history, by defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 1–0 on September 17. He walked two and struck out nine.St. Louis Cardinals vs San Francisco Giants Box Score: September 17, 1968 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SFN/SFN196809170.shtml 2026-05-11 Baseball Reference en Ray Washburn (STL): Washburn threw his first career no-hitter and fifth no-hitter in franchise history, by defeating the San Francisco Giants 2–0 on September 18. He walked five and struck out eight.St. Louis Cardinals vs San Francisco Giants Box Score: September 18, 1968 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SFN/SFN196809180.shtml 2026-05-11 Baseball Reference en Other pitching accomplishments Don Drysdale (LAD): Set a Major League record when he threw six consecutive shutouts from May 14 through June 4.Shutout Records https://www.baseball-almanac.com/recbooks/rb_shut1.shtml 2026-05-11 Baseball Almanac en-us Don Wilson (HOU): Became the fourth player to strikeout 18 batters in a single nine-inning game in a 6–1 win against the Cincinnati Reds in game two of a doubleheader on July 14.Houston Astros vs Cincinnati Reds Box Score: July 14, 1968 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CIN/CIN196807142.shtml 2026-05-14 Baseball Reference en Hoyt Wilhelm (CWS): Broke a record when he appeared in his 907th game as pitcher, breaking Cy Young's long standing record set in 1911. Miscellaneous Houston Astros / New York Mets: Play the longest shutout in Major League history, when the Astros defeat the Mets 1–0 in the 24th inning.MLB Game Length Records https://www.baseball-almanac.com/recbooks/rb_gmlg.shtml 2026-05-14 Baseball Almanac Awards and honors Regular season Baseball Writers' Association of America Awards BBWAA Award National League American League Rookie of the Year Johnny Bench (CIN) Stan Bahnsen (NYY) Cy Young Award Bob Gibson (STL) Denny McLain (DET) Most Valuable Player Bob Gibson (STL) Denny McLain (DET) Babe Ruth Award(World Series MVP)– Mickey Lolich (DET)Gold Glove Awards Position National League American League Pitcher Bob Gibson (STL) Jim Kaat (MIN) Catcher Johnny Bench (CIN) Bill Freehan (DET) 1st Base Wes Parker (LAD) George Scott (BOS) 2nd Base Glenn Beckert (CHC) Bobby Knoop (CAL) 3rd Base Ron Santo (CHC) Brooks Robinson (BAL) Shortstop Dal Maxvill (STL) Luis Aparicio (CWS)Outfield Roberto Clemente (PIT) Reggie Smith (BOS) Curt Flood (STL) Mickey Stanley (DET) Willie Mays (SF) Carl Yastrzemski (BOS) Other awards Hutch Award: Pete Rose (CIN) Sport Magazine's World Series Most Valuable Player Award: Mickey Lolich (STL) The Sporting News Awards Award National League American League Player of the YearMajor League Player of the Year Award by The Sporting News Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_snml.shtml 2025-03-12 www.baseball-almanac.com — Denny McLain (DET) Pitcher of the YearPitcher of the Year Award by The Sporting News Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_snpy2.shtml 2025-03-12 www.baseball-almanac.com Bob Gibson (STL) Denny McLain (DET) Fireman of the YearFireman of the Year Award / Reliever of the Year Award by The Sporting News Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_snfi.shtml 2025-03-12 www.baseball-almanac.com(Relief pitcher) Phil Regan (CHC) Wilbur Wood (CWS) Rookie Player of the YearRookie Player of the Year Award by The Sporting News Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_snrp2.shtml 2025-03-12 www.baseball-almanac.com Johnny Bench (CIN) Del Unser (WAS) Rookie Pitcher of the YearRookie Pitcher of the Year Award by The Sporting News Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_snrp.shtml 2025-03-12 www.baseball-almanac.com Jerry Koosman (NYM) Stan Bahnsen (NYY) Comeback Player of the YearThe Sporting News Comeback Player of the Year Award Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/comeback_player_of_the_year_award.shtml 2025-03-12 www.baseball-almanac.com Alex Johnson (CIN) Ken Harrelson (BOS) Manager of the YearManager of the Year Award by The Sporting News Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_snmy.shtml 2025-03-12 www.baseball-almanac.com — Mayo Smith (DET) Executive of the YearMLB Executive of the Year Award Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_sney.shtml 2025-03-12 www.baseball-almanac.com —Jim Campbell (DET) Monthly awards Player of the Month Major League Baseball Player of the Month Award Month National League May Don Drysdale (LAD) June Bob Gibson (STL) July Bob Gibson (STL) August Pete Rose (CIN) September Steve Blass (PIT) Baseball Hall of Fame National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Kiki Cuyler Goose Goslin Joe Medwick 1968 Baseball Hall of Fame balloting Home field attendance Team nameWins%± Percent changeHome attendance%± Percent changePer game Average home attendance per gameDetroit Tigershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/DET/attend.shtml Detroit Tigers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com10313.2%2,031,84740.4%25,085St. Louis Cardinalshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/STL/attend.shtml St. Louis Cardinals Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com97 −4.0%2,011,167 −3.8%24,829Boston Red Soxhttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BOS/attend.shtml Boston Red Sox Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com86 −6.5%1,940,78812.3%23,960New York Metshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYM/attend.shtml New York Mets Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com7319.7%1,781,65713.8%21,728Los Angeles Dodgershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/LAD/attend.shtml Los Angeles Dodgers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com764.1%1,581,093 −5.0%19,520Houston Astroshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/HOU/attend.shtml Houston Astros Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com724.3%1,312,887 −2.6%16,208New York Yankeeshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYY/attend.shtml New York Yankees Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com8315.3%1,185,666 −5.9%14,459Minnesota Twinshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/MIN/attend.shtml Minnesota Twins Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com79 −13.2%1,143,257 −22.9%14,114Atlanta Braveshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/ATL/attend.shtml Atlanta Braves Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com815.2%1,126,540 −18.9%13,908Chicago Cubshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHC/attend.shtml Chicago Cubs Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com84 −3.4%1,043,4096.8%12,725California Angelshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/ANA/attend.shtml Los Angeles Angels Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com67 −20.2%1,025,956 −22.1%12,666Baltimore Orioleshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BAL/attend.shtml Baltimore Orioles Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com9119.7%943,977 −1.2%11,800Cleveland Indianshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CLE/attend.shtml Cleveland Indians Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com8614.7%857,99429.4%10,593Oakland Athleticshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/OAK/attend.shtml Oakland Athletics Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com8232.3%837,46615.3%10,090San Francisco Giantshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SFG/attend.shtml San Francisco Giants Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com88 −3.3%837,220 −32.6%10,336Chicago White Soxhttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHW/attend.shtml Chicago White Sox Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com67 −24.7%803,775 −18.5%9,923Cincinnati Redshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CIN/attend.shtml Cincinnati Reds Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com83 −4.6%733,354 −23.5%8,943Pittsburgh Pirateshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PIT/attend.shtml Pittsburgh Pirates Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com80 −1.2%693,485 −23.5%8,562Philadelphia Phillieshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PHI/attend.shtml Philadelphia Phillies Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com76 −7.3%664,546 −19.8%8,204Washington Senatorshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/TEX/attend.shtml Texas Rangers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com65 −14.5%546,661 −29.1%6,749 Venues With the relocation of the Kansas City Athletics from Kansas City, Missouri to Oakland, California as the Oakland Athletics, they leave Municipal Stadium (where they played 13 seasons) and move into Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum. They would go on to play there for 57 seasons through 2024, before again relocating. The Chicago White Sox began playing select games in the former home of the Milwaukee Braves in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, at Milwaukee County Stadium, hosting nine of 81 home games, on May 15, 28, June 17, 24, July 11, 22, August 2, 8, and 26.1968 Log For County Stadium in Milwaukee, WI https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1968/PKL_MIL051968.htm 2026-03-12 Retrosheet Though only 11% of home games, these nine games accounted for 33% of all home games attendance for the White Sox. Milwaukee County Stadium#Chicago White Sox (1968–1969) Media Television NBC was the exclusive national TV broadcaster of MLB, airing the weekend Game of the Week, the All-Star Game, and the World Series. See also 1968 in baseball (Events, Births, Deaths) 1968 Nippon Professional Baseball season References External links 1968 Major League Schedule at Baseball Reference Category:Major League Baseball seasons Category:1968 in baseball