The highest total in the National League since 1901 is Mathewson's 37 victories in 1908. The largest margin of victory for the title is 21 wins, achieved by Clarkson in 1889; he won 49 games, while his closest competitors (Charlie Buffinton and Tim Keefe) won 28 each.
The highest total of wins in the National League since 1901 was Mathewson's 37 victories in 1908. The largest gap between winning titles is 21, with Clarkson achieving this in 1889; he won 49 games, while his closest competitors (Charlie Buffinton and Tim Keefe) each won 28.