Formation and early history
The Pacific Coast League was formed on December 29, 1902, when officials from the California State League (1899–1902) met in See more

The Pacific Coast League plays by the same rules listed in the Official Baseball Rules published by Major League Baseball. One exception was the use of the designated hitter (DH). Whereas the application of the DH rule in Major League Baseball is … See more

Seventeen presidents led the PCL before its 2021 reorganization:
• 1902–1903: James Moran
• 1903–1906: Eugene F. Bert
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League champions have been determined by different means since the Pacific Coast League's formation in 1903. With few exceptions, most PCL champions through 1927 were simply the regular season pennant winners. However, a few seasons during this time did … See more

The league is divided into two divisions, East and West, of five teams each. As of the 2022 season, all teams play a 150-game schedule, beginning in late March and concluding in late September.
Championship and interleague play
Beginning with the … See more

Note: Teams in italics are PCL "classic" teams from the league's height in the 1950s.
Source:
• Los Angeles Angels (1903–1957) → Spokane Indians (1958–1971) → Albuquerque Dukes See more

The PCL recognizes outstanding players and team personnel annually near the end of each season.
MVP Award See more