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Eckstein 4 Prez · 11-18-2007, 11:04 AM

HITTERS BY POSITION

FIRST BASE

(asterisked players will be free agents this offseason)

Cap Anson, Hartford Dark Blues (5-48-.383-6) - He was again one of the best hitters in base ball, and also became the first player ever to get five home runs in a single season.

Jim Devlin, Chicago White Stockings (0-35-.327-4) - He split time between first and right field, and had by far his best season ever - his previous high in batting was .280.

Clipper Flynn, New York Mutuals* (0-39-.302-2) - He is expected to be a key free agent target for the western clubs. However, he has never played for a team outside the state of New York, so it is uncertain what he will decide to do.

Jim Foran, Boston Red Caps (2-45-.304-3) - Not a great year by his lofty standards, but he was one of the team's better players.

Fred Goldsmith, Cincinnati Reds (0-21-.242-0) - This 20-year-old infielder is going to have to get better in a hurry if he is to have a major league career as a hitter.

Charlie Gould, St. Louis Brown Stockings* (0-19-.218-0) - For two years, he has been a starter for St. Louis despite very little production. Expect him to have trouble catching on with a club next season, despite his relatively young age (29).

Charlie Hautz, Louisville Grays (1-16-.350-0) - He went down to a season-ending (and career-threatening) injury on July 1. Prior to that, he was Louisville's best hitter.

Joe Start, Philadelphia Athletics* (0-22-.283-2) - At age 34, his production declined significantly this season. Although it seems likely that he will get a job somewhere next season, he will be a significant gamble for some club.

And the best-hitting first baseman for 1876 is... CAP ANSON of the Hartford Dark Blues. This is the third consecutive season Anson has won this award.

First Base

1871 - Clipper Flynn, Troy Haymakers (0-20-.361-1)
1872 - Joe Start, New York Mutuals (1-51-.330-3)
1873 - Jim Foran, Philadelphia Whites (0-35-.400-7)
1874 - Cap Anson, Brooklyn Atlantics (0-44-.400-9)
1875 - Cap Anson, Brooklyn Atlantics (3-41-.417-14)
1876 - Cap Anson, Hartford Dark Blues (5-48-.383-6)

11-18-2007, 11:04 AM	#53 (permalink)
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 5,148	HITTERS BY POSITION FIRST BASE (asterisked players will be free agents this offseason) Cap Anson, Hartford Dark Blues (5-48-.383-6) - He was again one of the best hitters in base ball, and also became the first player ever to get five home runs in a single season. Jim Devlin, Chicago White Stockings (0-35-.327-4) - He split time between first and right field, and had by far his best season ever - his previous high in batting was .280. Clipper Flynn, New York Mutuals* (0-39-.302-2) - He is expected to be a key free agent target for the western clubs. However, he has never played for a team outside the state of New York, so it is uncertain what he will decide to do. Jim Foran, Boston Red Caps (2-45-.304-3) - Not a great year by his lofty standards, but he was one of the team's better players. Fred Goldsmith, Cincinnati Reds (0-21-.242-0) - This 20-year-old infielder is going to have to get better in a hurry if he is to have a major league career as a hitter. Charlie Gould, St. Louis Brown Stockings* (0-19-.218-0) - For two years, he has been a starter for St. Louis despite very little production. Expect him to have trouble catching on with a club next season, despite his relatively young age (29). Charlie Hautz, Louisville Grays (1-16-.350-0) - He went down to a season-ending (and career-threatening) injury on July 1. Prior to that, he was Louisville's best hitter. Joe Start, Philadelphia Athletics* (0-22-.283-2) - At age 34, his production declined significantly this season. Although it seems likely that he will get a job somewhere next season, he will be a significant gamble for some club. And the best-hitting first baseman for 1876 is... CAP ANSON of the Hartford Dark Blues. This is the third consecutive season Anson has won this award. First Base 1871 - Clipper Flynn, Troy Haymakers (0-20-.361-1) 1872 - Joe Start, New York Mutuals (1-51-.330-3) 1873 - Jim Foran, Philadelphia Whites (0-35-.400-7) 1874 - Cap Anson, Brooklyn Atlantics (0-44-.400-9) 1875 - Cap Anson, Brooklyn Atlantics (3-41-.417-14) 1876 - Cap Anson, Hartford Dark Blues (5-48-.383-6) __________________ A New League Begins - an exploration of 19th century base ball.