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Eckstein 4 Prez · 11-21-2007, 03:15 AM

HITTERS BY POSITION - RIGHT FIELD

(asterisked players will be free agents this offseason)

George Bechtel, Philadelphia Athletics* (0-44-.249-9) - His career has been trending downward for several years now. Look for him to have to fight for playing time with a new team.

Jack Chapman, Cincinnati Reds (1-19-.274-2) - He did surprisingly well this season, especially considered he'd never even hit .200 before this year. He's a great fielder as well, but at age 33 he's not the future of this franchise.

Jim Devlin, Chicago White Stockings (0-35-.327-4) - He split time between right field and first base, but wherever he played he had by far his best season at the plate.

John Glenn, Boston Red Caps* (2-27-.268-3) - He was an adequate right fielder this season, but Boston has announced they will not be offering him a contract for 1877. At age 26, he will probably do all right for himself in the free agent market.

Dick Higham, New York Mutuals* (0-19-.361-1) - New York tried four different players at right field this year, and he was by far the most effective. Can also play catcher adequately.

Bill Kelly, Louisville Grays (1-24-.260-0) - A major injury cut his season short, but he still did an adequate job for the Grays. Look for him to be a bench player in 1877 if Louisville can sign a replacement for him.

Tim Murnane, St. Louis Brown Stockings (0-12-.188-2) - Wow. Hard to believe he was a perennial .300 hitter just a couple years ago. They will be frantically looking to replace him this offseason.

Orator Shaffer, Hartford Dark Blues (0-68-.339-0) - A breakout year for the young Hartford slugger.

And the award for best right fielder of 1876 goes to... ORATOR SHAFFER OF THE HARTFORD DARK BLUES. This was pretty much a no-brainer, as Shaffer was better than Devlin and had far more playing time than Higham.

Right Field

1871 - Lip Pike, Troy Haymakers (0-22-.317-6)
1872 - George Heubel, Philadelphia Athletics (0-50-.333-4)
1873 - Lip Pike, New York Mutuals (1-48-.341-7)
1874 - Gat Stires, New York Mutuals (1-35-.312-7)
1875 - Orator Shaffer, Hartford Dark Blues (0-42-.257-4)
1876 - Orator Shaffer, Hartford Dark Blues (0-68-.339-0)

11-21-2007, 03:15 AM	#60 (permalink)
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 5,514 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42x in 30 posts	HITTERS BY POSITION - RIGHT FIELD (asterisked players will be free agents this offseason) George Bechtel, Philadelphia Athletics* (0-44-.249-9) - His career has been trending downward for several years now. Look for him to have to fight for playing time with a new team. Jack Chapman, Cincinnati Reds (1-19-.274-2) - He did surprisingly well this season, especially considered he'd never even hit .200 before this year. He's a great fielder as well, but at age 33 he's not the future of this franchise. Jim Devlin, Chicago White Stockings (0-35-.327-4) - He split time between right field and first base, but wherever he played he had by far his best season at the plate. John Glenn, Boston Red Caps* (2-27-.268-3) - He was an adequate right fielder this season, but Boston has announced they will not be offering him a contract for 1877. At age 26, he will probably do all right for himself in the free agent market. Dick Higham, New York Mutuals* (0-19-.361-1) - New York tried four different players at right field this year, and he was by far the most effective. Can also play catcher adequately. Bill Kelly, Louisville Grays (1-24-.260-0) - A major injury cut his season short, but he still did an adequate job for the Grays. Look for him to be a bench player in 1877 if Louisville can sign a replacement for him. Tim Murnane, St. Louis Brown Stockings (0-12-.188-2) - Wow. Hard to believe he was a perennial .300 hitter just a couple years ago. They will be frantically looking to replace him this offseason. Orator Shaffer, Hartford Dark Blues (0-68-.339-0) - A breakout year for the young Hartford slugger. And the award for best right fielder of 1876 goes to... ORATOR SHAFFER OF THE HARTFORD DARK BLUES. This was pretty much a no-brainer, as Shaffer was better than Devlin and had far more playing time than Higham. Right Field 1871 - Lip Pike, Troy Haymakers (0-22-.317-6) 1872 - George Heubel, Philadelphia Athletics (0-50-.333-4) 1873 - Lip Pike, New York Mutuals (1-48-.341-7) 1874 - Gat Stires, New York Mutuals (1-35-.312-7) 1875 - Orator Shaffer, Hartford Dark Blues (0-42-.257-4) 1876 - Orator Shaffer, Hartford Dark Blues (0-68-.339-0) __________________ Looking for an insomnia cure? Check out The Olde Tyme Base Ball Simulator!