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Eckstein 4 Prez · 12-16-2007, 01:34 PM

HITTERS BY POSITION - SECOND BASE

(asterisked players will be free agents this offseason)

Bob "Magnet" Addy, Cincinnati Reds (0-22-.257-3) - He had an opportunity to be one of the better players on the Cincinnati club, but instead had an off-year and was just another mediocre hitter on a bad club. As good a fielder as his nickname suggests.

Tom Carey, Chicago White Stockings (0-46-.335-0) - He's always been a great glove man, but this season Carey had a breakout year at the plate. The 28-year-old gave Chicago one of the best middle infielders in base ball this season. If he can repeat this performance in 1878, they should have an excellent chance at their third consecutive title.

Bill Craver, Boston Red Caps* (0-7-.185-1) - This lifetime .223 hitter hadn't started since 1871, and it's easy to see why. He lost his job in mid-season and was sent out to the minor leagues. Don't expect him to be high on anyone's wish list for 1878.

Andy Leonard, Louisville Grays* (0-40-.374-5) - After two years as a left fielder for Philadelphia, Leonard moved back to his natural position and shined for Louisville. Although his numbers were somewhat inflated by the park in which he played, .374 is still .374 and he should be quite sought-after this year.

Lip Pike, Hartford Dark Blues* (0-39-.323-10) - Simply a great all-around player. Pike has played all of the home games of his career in the state of New York, so it remains to be seen how he will adjust next year at age 33. However, just moving to a home park that is less of a pitchers' park should help his numbers.

Jimmy Wood, St. Louis Brown Stockings* (0-27-.251-5) - Wood had probably the worst season of his professional career this year, and he will be turning 35 in December. Is this the end of the line, or will a new setting give him a resurgence in 1878?

And the best-hitting second baseman of 1877 is... LIP PIKE OF THE HARTFORD DARK BLUES. Although Leonard's numbers look better, much of the difference is due to park effects, and Pike is faster and better at getting extra base hits. A close call, but a clear one.

Second Base

1871 - Ross Barnes, Boston Red Stockings (1-31-.336-12)
1872 - Ross Barnes, Boston Red Stockings (1-52-.429-12)
1873 - Ross Barnes, Boston Red Stockings (1-49-.360-8)
1874 - Ross Barnes, Boston Red Stockings (0-45-.331-11)
1875 - Ross Barnes, Boston Red Stockings (1-71-.347-13)
1876 - Lip Pike, New York Mutuals (2-38-.314-6)
1877 - Lip Pike, Hartford Dark Blues (0-39-.323-10)

12-16-2007, 01:34 PM	#110 (permalink)
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 5,184	HITTERS BY POSITION - SECOND BASE (asterisked players will be free agents this offseason) Bob "Magnet" Addy, Cincinnati Reds (0-22-.257-3) - He had an opportunity to be one of the better players on the Cincinnati club, but instead had an off-year and was just another mediocre hitter on a bad club. As good a fielder as his nickname suggests. Tom Carey, Chicago White Stockings (0-46-.335-0) - He's always been a great glove man, but this season Carey had a breakout year at the plate. The 28-year-old gave Chicago one of the best middle infielders in base ball this season. If he can repeat this performance in 1878, they should have an excellent chance at their third consecutive title. Bill Craver, Boston Red Caps* (0-7-.185-1) - This lifetime .223 hitter hadn't started since 1871, and it's easy to see why. He lost his job in mid-season and was sent out to the minor leagues. Don't expect him to be high on anyone's wish list for 1878. Andy Leonard, Louisville Grays* (0-40-.374-5) - After two years as a left fielder for Philadelphia, Leonard moved back to his natural position and shined for Louisville. Although his numbers were somewhat inflated by the park in which he played, .374 is still .374 and he should be quite sought-after this year. Lip Pike, Hartford Dark Blues* (0-39-.323-10) - Simply a great all-around player. Pike has played all of the home games of his career in the state of New York, so it remains to be seen how he will adjust next year at age 33. However, just moving to a home park that is less of a pitchers' park should help his numbers. Jimmy Wood, St. Louis Brown Stockings* (0-27-.251-5) - Wood had probably the worst season of his professional career this year, and he will be turning 35 in December. Is this the end of the line, or will a new setting give him a resurgence in 1878? And the best-hitting second baseman of 1877 is... LIP PIKE OF THE HARTFORD DARK BLUES. Although Leonard's numbers look better, much of the difference is due to park effects, and Pike is faster and better at getting extra base hits. A close call, but a clear one. Second Base 1871 - Ross Barnes, Boston Red Stockings (1-31-.336-12) 1872 - Ross Barnes, Boston Red Stockings (1-52-.429-12) 1873 - Ross Barnes, Boston Red Stockings (1-49-.360-8) 1874 - Ross Barnes, Boston Red Stockings (0-45-.331-11) 1875 - Ross Barnes, Boston Red Stockings (1-71-.347-13) 1876 - Lip Pike, New York Mutuals (2-38-.314-6) 1877 - Lip Pike, Hartford Dark Blues (0-39-.323-10) __________________ A New League Begins - an exploration of 19th century base ball.