1885 in baseball


Champions

[Major League Baseball]

;World Series
Post-season playoff: the Chicago White Stockings played the St. Louis Browns, ended with both teams going 3–3–1 in a best-of-seven series. Game 1 finished in a tie called after eight inning due to darkness; Game 2 was awarded to Chicago by forfeit after six innings because St. Louis refused to continue after disputing an umpiring decision. Both teams dispute series and claim championship.

[Minor League Baseball]

National League final standings

American Association final standings

Statistical leaders

National League statistical leaders

American Association statistical leaders

Notable seasons

Events

January–March