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Eckstein 4 Prez · 11-19-2007, 11:00 AM

HITTERS BY POSITION - THIRD BASE

(asterisked players will be free agents this offseason)

Steve Bellan, Philadelphia Athletics* (1-35-.247-0) - This steady Cuban, who has always been a solid part-time player, picked the wrong season to slump. He may have to battle for playing time next season as a result.

Jimmy Hallinan, Boston Red Caps (0-32-.249-1) - This team has been trying to fill its hole at third base for years. Hallinan fielded the position poorly and didn't hit much, so he isn't the answer. He lost the starting job in the late season to "Honest John" Morrill (.269).

Henry Luff, St. Louis Brown Stockings (0-22-.292-0) - Well, he was one of the better hitters on the St. Louis club. The problem is that he simply cannot field the third base position at all. The club is reportedly planning on trying him in the outfield next season.

Trick McSorley, Cincinnati Reds (1-31-.231-1) - An adequate starter for a last-place team, but he will probably need to become a reserve for this club to get any better.

Levi Meyerle, Chicago White Stockings (2-53-.394-7) - He had an amazing year for Chicago, and was probably the person most responsible (other than Hulbert) for their championship. Around midseason they moved him to right field to make room for Ezra Sutton (.236).

Ed Pinkham, New York Mutuals* (1-23-.304-3) - A very solid hitter who's always had trouble getting everyday at-bats in New York. Expect him to go to one of the newer teams and get those at-bats in 1877.

Fred Waterman, Hartford Dark Blues (1-57-.353-5) - He had a good enough year to win the award for the fourth consecutive year, and if Meyerle had just moved to the outfield a little earlier in the season he probably would have.

Warren White, Louisville Grays* (0-12-.217-0) - A good guy to have on the bench, as he fields his position quite well. However, he is simply not good enough to be an everyday player.

And the award for best-hitting third baseman of 1876 goes to... LEVI MEYERLE OF THE CHICAGO WHITE STOCKINGS. An easy call, as Meyerle is one of the leading contenders for Most Valuable Hitter.

Third Base

1871 - Levi Meyerle, Philadelphia Athletics (0-25-.400-3)
1872 - Cap Anson, Brooklyn Atlantics (0-37-.434-11)
1873 - Fred Waterman, Brooklyn Atlantics (2-50-.323-10)
1874 - Fred Waterman, Brooklyn Atlantics (0-47-.366-7)
1875 - Fred Waterman, Brooklyn Atlantics (3-44-.330-7)
1876 - Levi Meyerle, Chicago White Stockings (2-53-.394-7)

11-19-2007, 11:00 AM	#56 (permalink)
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 5,126	HITTERS BY POSITION - THIRD BASE (asterisked players will be free agents this offseason) Steve Bellan, Philadelphia Athletics* (1-35-.247-0) - This steady Cuban, who has always been a solid part-time player, picked the wrong season to slump. He may have to battle for playing time next season as a result. Jimmy Hallinan, Boston Red Caps (0-32-.249-1) - This team has been trying to fill its hole at third base for years. Hallinan fielded the position poorly and didn't hit much, so he isn't the answer. He lost the starting job in the late season to "Honest John" Morrill (.269). Henry Luff, St. Louis Brown Stockings (0-22-.292-0) - Well, he was one of the better hitters on the St. Louis club. The problem is that he simply cannot field the third base position at all. The club is reportedly planning on trying him in the outfield next season. Trick McSorley, Cincinnati Reds (1-31-.231-1) - An adequate starter for a last-place team, but he will probably need to become a reserve for this club to get any better. Levi Meyerle, Chicago White Stockings (2-53-.394-7) - He had an amazing year for Chicago, and was probably the person most responsible (other than Hulbert) for their championship. Around midseason they moved him to right field to make room for Ezra Sutton (.236). Ed Pinkham, New York Mutuals* (1-23-.304-3) - A very solid hitter who's always had trouble getting everyday at-bats in New York. Expect him to go to one of the newer teams and get those at-bats in 1877. Fred Waterman, Hartford Dark Blues (1-57-.353-5) - He had a good enough year to win the award for the fourth consecutive year, and if Meyerle had just moved to the outfield a little earlier in the season he probably would have. Warren White, Louisville Grays* (0-12-.217-0) - A good guy to have on the bench, as he fields his position quite well. However, he is simply not good enough to be an everyday player. And the award for best-hitting third baseman of 1876 goes to... LEVI MEYERLE OF THE CHICAGO WHITE STOCKINGS. An easy call, as Meyerle is one of the leading contenders for Most Valuable Hitter. Third Base 1871 - Levi Meyerle, Philadelphia Athletics (0-25-.400-3) 1872 - Cap Anson, Brooklyn Atlantics (0-37-.434-11) 1873 - Fred Waterman, Brooklyn Atlantics (2-50-.323-10) 1874 - Fred Waterman, Brooklyn Atlantics (0-47-.366-7) 1875 - Fred Waterman, Brooklyn Atlantics (3-44-.330-7) 1876 - Levi Meyerle, Chicago White Stockings (2-53-.394-7) __________________ A New League Begins - an exploration of 19th century base ball.