1955 California League season

The 1955 California League was a Class C baseball season played between April 15 and September 5. Eight teams played a 148-game schedule, as the winner of each half of the season qualified for the California League championship round. The Fresno Cardinals won the California League championship, defeating the Stockton Ports in the final round of the playoffs. == Team changes == The Salinas Packers began an affiliation with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Stockton Ports ended their affiliation with the Chicago Cubs. == Teams == == Map of teams == == Regular season == === Summary === The Fresno Cardinals finished with the best record in the regular season for the first time since 1952. The Cardinals set a league record with 104 victories. On July 1, the Channel Cities Oilers relocated to Reno, Nevada and were renamed the Reno Silver Sox. === Standings === == League Leaders == === Batting leaders === === Pitching leaders === == Playoffs == The playoffs were shortened to only the final round. The championship series was shortened to a best-of-five series. The winners of each half of the season qualified for the post-season. The Fresno Cardinals won their second California League championship, defeating the Stockton Ports in four games. === Playoff bracket === == Awards == == See also == 1955 Major League Baseball season == References == == External links == Minor League Baseball official website