| Classification | Independent (1881) |
|---|---|
| Sport | Minor League Baseball |
| First season | 1881 |
| Ceased | 1881 |
| Replaced by | American Association (1882–1891) |
| President | William Harridge (1881) |
| No. of teams | 6 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Most titles | 1 New York Metropolitans (1881) |
The Eastern Championship Association was an independent minor baseball league that played in the 1881 season, as an early minor league. The league franchises were based in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington D.C. Teams were permitted to play non-league games. The New York Metropolitans won the league championship.