Newark Colts

The Hartford Bluebirds, Lancaster Maroons, New Haven Texas Steers, Philadelphia Athletics, Paterson Silk Weavers and Wilmington Peaches joined Newark in beginning league play on April 23.

They were followed by the Paterson Silk Weavers (74–60), Wilmington Peaches (58–79), New York Metropolitans/Philadelphia Athletics (57–69) and Lancaster Maroons (26–30) and New Haven Texas Steers (21–38) in the final standings.

Jack Rothfuss of Newark led the Atlantic League with both 13 home runs and 87 stolen bases.

[3][1][4] After the 1896 season, Hartford challenged Newark's final record, arguing that it was unfairly inflated due to a dozen extra games played.

Rasty Wright of Newark won the Atlantic League batting title, hitting .372.

Newark pitcher Bill Carrick won 31 games to lead the Atlantic League.

Newark finished 25.0 games behind the first place Richmond Blue Birds in the final Atlantic League standings.

John Thornton of Newark led the Atlantic League in hitting during the brief season, batting .379.

[13] The name of the Newark Colts' home ballpark was Hamburg Place, owned by local politician and businessman George Wiedenmayer.