2018 Pacific Association season

The 2018 Pacific Association season was the sixth season of the Pacific Association. There was a six team 80 game schedule. Most series included a two-game series with each team having 40 home games.

The Vallejo Admirals entered the season as defending champions, having defeated the Sonoma Stompers 11–8 in the league's 2017 championship game.

The playoffs concluded on September 2, with the San Rafael Pacifics defeating the Sonoma Stompers 6–0 in the championship game, winning their third Pacific Association championship.

Team and rule changes
The Napa Silverados and Martinez Clippers were both added as new franchises.

The top four teams would qualify for the 2018 playoffs with two best of one series to determine the champion.

Regular season standings
as of August 31, 2018


 * y – Clinched division
 * x – Clinched playoff spot
 * e – Eliminated from playoff contention

Pitching
To qualify as league leader for hitter, AVG - Minimum of plate appearances of 2.7 per team game. To qualify as league leader for pitcher, ERA - Minimum inning(s) of .8 pitched per team game.

Format
In 2018, The top four teams would qualify for the playoffs. The number one and two seeds would host a best-of-one semi-final game. The lowest seeded team would then host a best-of-one championship game. The playoffs were held September 1 through September 2.

Notable players
Former Major League Baseball players who played in the Pacific Association in 2018
 * Travis Blackley (Pittsburg)
 * J. P. Howell (San Rafael)
 * Jared Koenig (San Rafael)
 * Chris Mazza (San Rafael)

Other notable players who played in the Pacific Association in 2018
 * Jose Casilla (San Rafael)
 * Chris Kwitzer (Pittsburg)
 * D. J. Sharabi (Sonoma)