After the Cleveland Blues left to join the National League, the American Association stayed in Ohio by returning to Columbus, where they had a team five years earlier. The new Columbus team would be called the Solons, after ancient Greek statesmen with the team playing in Ohio's capital city.

Managed by Al Buckenberger the Solons struggled in their first season, finishing sixth among eight teams in the AA with a record of 60-78. The team's leading hitter was Dave Orr, who hit .

327 with four home runs and 87 RBI. On the mound Mark Baldwin led the way, posting a record of 27-34 with an ERA of 3.

61.