1973 California League season

The 1973 California League was a Class A baseball season played between April 13 and August 29. Eight teams played a 140-game schedule, as the winner of each half of the season qualified for the California League championship round. The Lodi Lions won the California League championship, as they defeated the Bakersfield Dodgers in the final round of the playoffs. == Team changes == The Stockton Ports relocated to Salinas, California and were renamed to the Salinas Packers. The club remained affiliated with the California Angels. The Lodi Orions are renamed to the Lodi Lions. The club remained affiliated with the Baltimore Orioles. == Teams == == Map of teams == == Regular season == === Summary === The Lodi Lions and Salinas Packers finished with the best records in the league. Despite finishing tied for first place, the Salinas Packers did not qualify for the post-season due to not finishing in first place in either half of the season. The Lodi Lions finished with the best record in the regular season for the first time in team history. The Salinas Packers finished with the best record in the regular season for the first time in team history. === Standings === == League Leaders == === Batting leaders === === Pitching leaders === == Playoffs == The Lodi Lions won their first California League championship, defeating the Bakersfield Dodgers in two games. === Playoff bracket === == Awards == == See also == 1973 Major League Baseball season == References == == External links == Minor League Baseball official website