The Bakersfield Drillers, Coalinga Savages and Visalia Pirates joined Tulare as 1910 San Joaquin Valley League charter franchises.
The San Joaquin Valley League folded on September 12, 1910, with the Bakersfield Drillers (21–10) and Visalia Pirates (13–17) as the remaining teams.
The Coalinga Tigers, Hanford Braves, Lemoore Cubs, Porterville Orange Pickers and Visalia Colts joined Tulare in the second season of San Joaquin Valley League play.
Playing under managers Otto Dye and Johnny Eagle, the Merchants finished 1.5 games ahead of the 2nd place Coalinga Tigers in the San Joaquin Valley League final standings.
[2][7][8] The overall 1911 San Joaquin Valley League standings were led by the Tulare Merchants (9–4), followed by the Coalinga Tigers (8–6), Lemoore Cubs (7–6), Hanford Braves (6–7), Visalia Colts (5–8) and Porterville Orange Pickers (4–8).