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Eckstein 4 Prez · 11-20-2007, 10:43 AM

HITTERS BY POSITION - LEFT FIELD

(asterisked players will be free agents this offseason)

Harry Berthrong, Louisville Grays (0-28-.211-6) - He's kicked around base ball as a starting outfielder for years, and it's not clear why. He's a decent fielder and a terrible hitter. Louisville will certainly be looking to replace him.

"Big Jim" Clinton, Cincinnati Reds (0-28-.202-0) - It's not clear just what is "big" about Jim, but it sure isn't his talent level. He was one of the worst regulars in the NL last year.

Count Gedney, Hartford Dark Blues (2-45-.342-4) - Despite his late-season slump, he still had a breakout year for Hartford and was one of the big pleasant surprises of the season.

Steve King, New York Mutuals* (0-30-.342-0) - He will be an interesting gamble this offseason. He is a popular and talented star, but will turn 35 early next season. It will be interesting to see which team decides to gamble that he can maintain his present level.

Andy Leonard, Philadelphia Athletics* (0-40-.351-9) - He's been moved full-time from second base to the outfield, and can probably play both positions adequately. He will certainly be one of the more coveted free agents this offseason.

Charlie Pabor, St. Louis Brown Stockings (0-26-.294-0) - He is solid but unspectacular. Although King or Leonard would certainly be an upgrade, St. Louis has much more pressing needs.

Al Thake, Chicago White Stockings (1-53-.343-13) - One of the keys to Chicago's pennant win, he bounced back from down years in 1874-75 to return to the promising form he showed as a young player.

Tom York, Boston Red Caps* (1-28-.218-2) - This guy was a disastrous signing for Boston four years ago, although no one could have known it at the time. He was a stellar hitter for two years with Troy, and was only 22 years old. However, since then he has posted one disappointing season after another. He will likely have trouble getting another starting job next year.

And the award for best left fielder of 1876 goes to... COUNT GEDNEY OF THE HARTFORD DARK BLUES. This was extremely close, with votes going to King, Leonard and Thake as well. However, in the end it appears the voters decided to reward Gedney's breakout season.

Left Field

1871 - George Bechtel, Philadelphia Athletics (1-22-.333-6)
1872 - George Bechtel, Philadelphia Athletics (1-33-.333-9)
1873 - Al Thake, Brooklyn Atlantics (1-49-.344-5)
1874 - Steve King, New York Mutuals (1-71-.359-2)
1875 - Andy Leonard, Philadelphia Athletics (0-56-.309-13)
1876 - Count Gedney, Hartford Dark Blues (2-45-.342-4)

11-20-2007, 10:43 AM	#57 (permalink)
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 5,138	HITTERS BY POSITION - LEFT FIELD (asterisked players will be free agents this offseason) Harry Berthrong, Louisville Grays (0-28-.211-6) - He's kicked around base ball as a starting outfielder for years, and it's not clear why. He's a decent fielder and a terrible hitter. Louisville will certainly be looking to replace him. "Big Jim" Clinton, Cincinnati Reds (0-28-.202-0) - It's not clear just what is "big" about Jim, but it sure isn't his talent level. He was one of the worst regulars in the NL last year. Count Gedney, Hartford Dark Blues (2-45-.342-4) - Despite his late-season slump, he still had a breakout year for Hartford and was one of the big pleasant surprises of the season. Steve King, New York Mutuals* (0-30-.342-0) - He will be an interesting gamble this offseason. He is a popular and talented star, but will turn 35 early next season. It will be interesting to see which team decides to gamble that he can maintain his present level. Andy Leonard, Philadelphia Athletics* (0-40-.351-9) - He's been moved full-time from second base to the outfield, and can probably play both positions adequately. He will certainly be one of the more coveted free agents this offseason. Charlie Pabor, St. Louis Brown Stockings (0-26-.294-0) - He is solid but unspectacular. Although King or Leonard would certainly be an upgrade, St. Louis has much more pressing needs. Al Thake, Chicago White Stockings (1-53-.343-13) - One of the keys to Chicago's pennant win, he bounced back from down years in 1874-75 to return to the promising form he showed as a young player. Tom York, Boston Red Caps* (1-28-.218-2) - This guy was a disastrous signing for Boston four years ago, although no one could have known it at the time. He was a stellar hitter for two years with Troy, and was only 22 years old. However, since then he has posted one disappointing season after another. He will likely have trouble getting another starting job next year. And the award for best left fielder of 1876 goes to... COUNT GEDNEY OF THE HARTFORD DARK BLUES. This was extremely close, with votes going to King, Leonard and Thake as well. However, in the end it appears the voters decided to reward Gedney's breakout season. Left Field 1871 - George Bechtel, Philadelphia Athletics (1-22-.333-6) 1872 - George Bechtel, Philadelphia Athletics (1-33-.333-9) 1873 - Al Thake, Brooklyn Atlantics (1-49-.344-5) 1874 - Steve King, New York Mutuals (1-71-.359-2) 1875 - Andy Leonard, Philadelphia Athletics (0-56-.309-13) 1876 - Count Gedney, Hartford Dark Blues (2-45-.342-4) __________________ A New League Begins - an exploration of 19th century base ball.