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Eckstein 4 Prez · 12-16-2007, 02:41 PM

HITTERS BY POSITION - SHORTSTOP

(asterisked players will be free agents this offseason)

Ross Barnes, Louisville Grays* (1-37-.390-8) - He moved to the other side of second base at the request of Louisville management. Although he's not as good a fielder at short, his hitting did not suffer at all, as he led the National League in nearly every hitting category.

John Bass, Chicago White Stockings (1-33-.273-1) - Chicago signed him to a huge long-term contract before the season began, and he did little to justify it. Now the team could be stuck with a large contract, and they have another player (Barlow) who could be better at the position.

Wally Goldsmith, Cincinnati Reds* (1-24-.224-0) - Cincinnati signed him to a one-year deal hoping he would solve their persistent shortstop problems. They're still looking...

Jim Holdsworth, Hartford Dark Blues* (0-27-.310-5) - After five years as a backup in Philadelphia, he got his first-ever starting job and performed excellently. Look for him to be a prize middle infielder in the free agent market.

Mike McGeary, Boston Red Caps (1-16-.247-8) - After several years as a utility player for Boston, he regained a starting job, but did not play particularly well. If Boston has the money to upgrade, this might be a position to target.

George Wright, St. Louis Brown Stockings* (1-20-.226-8) - When he was traded by Boston for Count Sensenderfer over the offseason, the rampant speculation was that his brother Harry was trying to get him onto a winning team. After the season he had, Harry looks like a genius, as he didn't have to worry about whether to bench his little brother and hear about it at family gatherings.

And the award for best hitting shortstop of 1877 goes to... ROSS BARNES OF THE LOUISVILLE GRAYS. This couldn't be an easier decision, as Barnes easily takes home his sixth award - and his first at shortstop.

Shortstop

1871 - Dickie Flowers, Troy Haymakers (4-38-.374-10)
1872 - Dickie Flowers, Troy Haymakers (0-29-.407-4)
1873 - Tom Barlow, Brooklyn Atlantics (1-40-.341-3)
1874 - Tom Barlow, Brooklyn Atlantics (2-59-.316-3)
1875 - John Peters, Chicago White Stockings (1-27-.274-2)
1876 - Tom Barlow, Chicago White Stockings (1-30-.381-5)
1877 - Ross Barnes, Louisville Grays (1-37-.390-8)

12-16-2007, 02:41 PM	#111 (permalink)
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 5,148	HITTERS BY POSITION - SHORTSTOP (asterisked players will be free agents this offseason) Ross Barnes, Louisville Grays* (1-37-.390-8) - He moved to the other side of second base at the request of Louisville management. Although he's not as good a fielder at short, his hitting did not suffer at all, as he led the National League in nearly every hitting category. John Bass, Chicago White Stockings (1-33-.273-1) - Chicago signed him to a huge long-term contract before the season began, and he did little to justify it. Now the team could be stuck with a large contract, and they have another player (Barlow) who could be better at the position. Wally Goldsmith, Cincinnati Reds* (1-24-.224-0) - Cincinnati signed him to a one-year deal hoping he would solve their persistent shortstop problems. They're still looking... Jim Holdsworth, Hartford Dark Blues* (0-27-.310-5) - After five years as a backup in Philadelphia, he got his first-ever starting job and performed excellently. Look for him to be a prize middle infielder in the free agent market. Mike McGeary, Boston Red Caps (1-16-.247-8) - After several years as a utility player for Boston, he regained a starting job, but did not play particularly well. If Boston has the money to upgrade, this might be a position to target. George Wright, St. Louis Brown Stockings* (1-20-.226-8) - When he was traded by Boston for Count Sensenderfer over the offseason, the rampant speculation was that his brother Harry was trying to get him onto a winning team. After the season he had, Harry looks like a genius, as he didn't have to worry about whether to bench his little brother and hear about it at family gatherings. And the award for best hitting shortstop of 1877 goes to... ROSS BARNES OF THE LOUISVILLE GRAYS. This couldn't be an easier decision, as Barnes easily takes home his sixth award - and his first at shortstop. Shortstop 1871 - Dickie Flowers, Troy Haymakers (4-38-.374-10) 1872 - Dickie Flowers, Troy Haymakers (0-29-.407-4) 1873 - Tom Barlow, Brooklyn Atlantics (1-40-.341-3) 1874 - Tom Barlow, Brooklyn Atlantics (2-59-.316-3) 1875 - John Peters, Chicago White Stockings (1-27-.274-2) 1876 - Tom Barlow, Chicago White Stockings (1-30-.381-5) 1877 - Ross Barnes, Louisville Grays (1-37-.390-8) __________________ A New League Begins - an exploration of 19th century base ball.