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Eckstein 4 Prez · 12-16-2007, 04:05 AM

HITTERS BY POSITION - CATCHER

(asterisked players will be free agents this offseason)

Dick Higham, Cincinnati Reds (0-19-.320-0) - After struggling for years to get recognition and playing time in New York, Higham moved west and immediately started getting noticed for his fine play.

Fergy Malone, Louisville Grays* (0-25-.222-3) - He got the chance to start this season after several years as a benchwarmer, and he probably ensured that he will not be getting any more starting jobs in the near future. Also, at age 34 he may be getting close to hanging it up.

Cal McVey, Boston Red Caps (3-46-.375-9) - 1877 was a huge year for this star hitter, as he had one of his best seasons ever on the field, and off the field he signed a huge contract that will keep him in Boston through 1882.

"Orator Jim" O'Rourke, Chicago White Stockings (0-37-.322-1) - He gave the White Stockings the offensive boost they were looking for at this position, even though he had a rather down year by his lofty standards.

Frank Selman, St. Louis Brown Stockings* (1-25-.316-2) - He will probably be targeted by the new teams that do not come up with Deacon White. He's always been a good-not-great catcher and hitter.

Deacon White, Hartford Dark Blues* (0-53-.325-3) - He had another excellent year, which means that he will be a very sought-after free agent this offseason. Look for one of the new teams to sign him, since the three returning teams seem set at the position.

And the award for best catcher of 1877 goes to... CAL McVEY OF THE BOSTON RED CAPS. In a season with many good-hitting catchers, McVey kept a low profile and still outshined all the competition to become the first catcher to win this award three times.

Catcher

1871 - Deacon White, Cleveland Forest Citys (0-28-.389-1)
1872 - Cal McVey, Boston Red Stockings (3-52-.405-18)
1873 - John Clapp, Baltimore Canaries (0-45-.345-4)
1874 - Jim O'Rourke, New York Mutuals (2-68-.365-3)
1875 - Cal McVey, Boston Red Stockings (1-79-.329-14)
1876 - Jim O'Rourke, New York Mutuals (1-32-.374-3)
1877 - Cal McVey, Boston Red Caps (3-46-.375-9)

12-16-2007, 04:05 AM	#108 (permalink)
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 5,137	HITTERS BY POSITION - CATCHER (asterisked players will be free agents this offseason) Dick Higham, Cincinnati Reds (0-19-.320-0) - After struggling for years to get recognition and playing time in New York, Higham moved west and immediately started getting noticed for his fine play. Fergy Malone, Louisville Grays* (0-25-.222-3) - He got the chance to start this season after several years as a benchwarmer, and he probably ensured that he will not be getting any more starting jobs in the near future. Also, at age 34 he may be getting close to hanging it up. Cal McVey, Boston Red Caps (3-46-.375-9) - 1877 was a huge year for this star hitter, as he had one of his best seasons ever on the field, and off the field he signed a huge contract that will keep him in Boston through 1882. "Orator Jim" O'Rourke, Chicago White Stockings (0-37-.322-1) - He gave the White Stockings the offensive boost they were looking for at this position, even though he had a rather down year by his lofty standards. Frank Selman, St. Louis Brown Stockings* (1-25-.316-2) - He will probably be targeted by the new teams that do not come up with Deacon White. He's always been a good-not-great catcher and hitter. Deacon White, Hartford Dark Blues* (0-53-.325-3) - He had another excellent year, which means that he will be a very sought-after free agent this offseason. Look for one of the new teams to sign him, since the three returning teams seem set at the position. And the award for best catcher of 1877 goes to... CAL McVEY OF THE BOSTON RED CAPS. In a season with many good-hitting catchers, McVey kept a low profile and still outshined all the competition to become the first catcher to win this award three times. Catcher 1871 - Deacon White, Cleveland Forest Citys (0-28-.389-1) 1872 - Cal McVey, Boston Red Stockings (3-52-.405-18) 1873 - John Clapp, Baltimore Canaries (0-45-.345-4) 1874 - Jim O'Rourke, New York Mutuals (2-68-.365-3) 1875 - Cal McVey, Boston Red Stockings (1-79-.329-14) 1876 - Jim O'Rourke, New York Mutuals (1-32-.374-3) 1877 - Cal McVey, Boston Red Caps (3-46-.375-9) __________________ A New League Begins - an exploration of 19th century base ball. Last edited by Eckstein 4 Prez : 12-16-2007 at 12:34 PM.