1886 Detroit Wolverines season

1886 Detroit Wolverines
LeagueNational League
BallparkRecreation Park
CityDetroit, Michigan
Record87–36 (.707)
League place2nd
OwnerFrederick K. Stearns
ManagerBill Watkins

The 1886 Detroit Wolverines had the best winning percentage of any major league baseball team to play in Detroit. They compiled a record of 87–36 for a .707 winning percentage. Nevertheless, the Wolverines finished in second place, 2½ games behind the Chicago White Stockings.