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Eckstein 4 Prez · 11-18-2007, 10:28 PM

HITTERS BY POSITION - SHORTSTOP

(asterisked players will be free agents this offseason)

Ham Allen, St. Louis Brown Stockings (0-14-.232-0) - He split time with jack-of-all-trades Fred Warner (.271). Warner is a much better hitter, but is not really a slick enough fielder to start at short. Really, this team should be looking to upgrade.

Tom Barlow, Chicago White Stockings (1-30-.381-5) - After a down year in 1875, he was back with a vengeance, besting his career high in batting by 40 points. At the age of 24, he is one of the best and most popular players in base ball.

John Bass, Philadelphia Athletics* (0-47-.313-0) - He's no superstar, but he is a consistently good hitter and a solid defensive player. He will probably be a prime target of teams looking to upgrade.

John Dailey, Cincinnati Reds (0-26-.220-3) - This is a position the Reds will certainly be looking to upgrade. Dailey's career .195 average simply isn't good enough.

John Donnelly, Louisville Grays (0-31-.309-0) - He won the job from Francis Abercrombie (.222) in midseason and never looked back. He did so well that Louisville will probably be able to focus on other areas in upgrading their team.

John Radcliffe, New York Mutuals* (1-41-.314-3) - Radcliffe, like Magnet Addy, has always been underrated. Fittingly enough, the two men were once traded for one another.

Billy Redmon, Hartford Dark Blues (0-13-.228-0) - Upgrading at this position needs to be a top priority if Hartford is to challenge Chicago's supremacy next season.

George Wright, Boston Red Caps (2-25-.288-12) - He's a decent but not great hitter, and an excellent fielder. However, he's popular both with the fans and the front office - the latter is not surprising, since his older brother manages the team.

And the award for best hitting shortstop of 1876 goes to... TOM BARLOW OF THE CHICAGO WHITE STOCKINGS. An easy call, as Barlow wins the award for the third time in his career.

Shortstop

1871 - Dickie Flowers, Troy Haymakers (4-38-.374-10)
1872 - Dickie Flowers, Troy Haymakers (0-29-.407-4)
1873 - Tom Barlow, Brooklyn Atlantics (1-40-.341-3)
1874 - Tom Barlow, Brooklyn Atlantics (2-59-.316-3)
1875 - John Peters, Chicago White Stockings (1-27-.274-2)
1876 - Tom Barlow, Chicago White Stockings (1-30-.381-5)

11-18-2007, 10:28 PM	#55 (permalink)
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 5,121	HITTERS BY POSITION - SHORTSTOP (asterisked players will be free agents this offseason) Ham Allen, St. Louis Brown Stockings (0-14-.232-0) - He split time with jack-of-all-trades Fred Warner (.271). Warner is a much better hitter, but is not really a slick enough fielder to start at short. Really, this team should be looking to upgrade. Tom Barlow, Chicago White Stockings (1-30-.381-5) - After a down year in 1875, he was back with a vengeance, besting his career high in batting by 40 points. At the age of 24, he is one of the best and most popular players in base ball. John Bass, Philadelphia Athletics* (0-47-.313-0) - He's no superstar, but he is a consistently good hitter and a solid defensive player. He will probably be a prime target of teams looking to upgrade. John Dailey, Cincinnati Reds (0-26-.220-3) - This is a position the Reds will certainly be looking to upgrade. Dailey's career .195 average simply isn't good enough. John Donnelly, Louisville Grays (0-31-.309-0) - He won the job from Francis Abercrombie (.222) in midseason and never looked back. He did so well that Louisville will probably be able to focus on other areas in upgrading their team. John Radcliffe, New York Mutuals* (1-41-.314-3) - Radcliffe, like Magnet Addy, has always been underrated. Fittingly enough, the two men were once traded for one another. Billy Redmon, Hartford Dark Blues (0-13-.228-0) - Upgrading at this position needs to be a top priority if Hartford is to challenge Chicago's supremacy next season. George Wright, Boston Red Caps (2-25-.288-12) - He's a decent but not great hitter, and an excellent fielder. However, he's popular both with the fans and the front office - the latter is not surprising, since his older brother manages the team. And the award for best hitting shortstop of 1876 goes to... TOM BARLOW OF THE CHICAGO WHITE STOCKINGS. An easy call, as Barlow wins the award for the third time in his career. Shortstop 1871 - Dickie Flowers, Troy Haymakers (4-38-.374-10) 1872 - Dickie Flowers, Troy Haymakers (0-29-.407-4) 1873 - Tom Barlow, Brooklyn Atlantics (1-40-.341-3) 1874 - Tom Barlow, Brooklyn Atlantics (2-59-.316-3) 1875 - John Peters, Chicago White Stockings (1-27-.274-2) 1876 - Tom Barlow, Chicago White Stockings (1-30-.381-5) __________________ A New League Begins - an exploration of 19th century base ball.