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Originally Posted by MattH3322
Eck this is great. I am glad it was Chicago that won. As long as Hulbert is in charge, Chicago will always win.  |
Thanks. It certainly looks like Chicago is in good shape for 1877. If Hulbert keeps laying waste to Chicago's rivals, they may have a dynasty on their hands.
HITTERS BY POSITION - CENTER FIELD
(asterisked players will be free agents this offseason)
Art Allison, Boston Red Caps* (1-29-.285-3) - Allison's career has so far been consistent but unspectacular. He is a serviceable starting center fielder, but no star. It will be interesting to see how Boston fills the hole left by his impending departure.
Tom Foley, Hartford Dark Blues* (0-29-.267-2) - Like Allison, he is a decent but not great player. He may be sought after by the newer teams as a low-cost improvement.
George Hall, Philadelphia Athletics* (1-36-.294-8) - He has a bad reputation as a possible dishonest player, and had one of the worst seasons of his stellar career this season. It will be interesting to see what kind of offers he gets.
Scott Hastings, Louisville Grays* (0-21-.237-5) - He's been a backup catcher and infielder for years, and took advantage of a player shortage to get the starting job in Louisville. It does not appear likely he will have another starting job anytime soon.
Paul Hines, Chicago White Stockings (1-59-.291-4) - Since he is now a five-year veteran, it is hard to believe he is only 21 years old. He has put up good but not great numbers for a few seasons now, and his stability in the Chicago lineup helped the team to its first pennant.
Charley Jones, St. Louis Brown Stockings (0-45-.291-1) - He is the closest this hapless club had to a star. Look for him to continue in the middle of their lineup.
Frank McCarton, New York Mutuals* (1-38-.335-0) - A lifetime .355 hitter who is only 22 years old, he will command a big salary this offseason.
Jack Remsen, Cincinnati Reds (1-27-.206-0) - Another player for one of the new teams who can't hit. He will be on the bench next season if the Reds can find someone better.
And the award for best center fielder of 1876 goes to... FRANK McCARTON OF THE NEW YORK MUTUALS. McCarton is a big free agent, and the first-ever two-time winner at this position.
Center Field
1871 - Tom York, Troy Haymakers (1-19-.369-0)
1872 - Dave Eggler, New York Mutuals (1-66-.372-20)
1873 - Count Sensenderfer, Philadelphia Athletics-Brooklyn Atlantics (3-38-.354-2)
1874 - George Hall, Philadelphia Athletics (2-49-.336-4)
1875 - Frank McCarton, New York Mutuals (1-48-.354-0)
1876 - Frank McCarton, New York Mutuals (1-38-.335-0)