The team's strong finish definitely necessitated the move to the new stadium, as Albany Baseball Park (HS Field) only held 3000, while at Hugh Mills / Tift Stadium, you could squeeze almost 6000 fans. 1939's Freddie Schmidt had the best ERA in the league at 1.81 as he led the Albany Cardinals to victory after victory. By season's end, the Cardinals had put up an 82-61 record, with a winning percentage of .602, easily taking 1st place with an 8 1/ 2game lead at season's end.