1912 Pittsburgh Pirates season
The 1912 Pittsburgh Pirates season was a season in American baseball, the 31st in franchise history. The team finished second in the National League with a record of 93–58, 10 games behind the New York Giants.
| 1912 Pittsburgh Pirates | ||
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| League | National League | |
| Ballpark | Forbes Field | |
| City | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | |
| Owners | Barney Dreyfuss | |
| Managers | Fred Clarke | |
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During the season, Chief Wilson set a major league record by hitting 36 triples in a single season. After 118 games, Chief Wilson already had 33 triples and was on pace to get 43 triples.
In their 23–4 win against the Cincinnati Reds on April 27, the Pirates recorded a .628 batting average, the highest by any team in a single game from 1901 onwards.
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