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Eckstein 4 Prez · 12-16-2007, 05:59 PM

HITTERS BY POSITION - THIRD BASE

(asterisked players will be free agents this offseason)

Steve Bellan, Louisville Grays* (1-36-.287-3) - He had a solid season with a good team, which means this talented Cuban will probably be back with some other club in 1878.

Charlie Hodes, Cincinnati Reds* (0-14-.238-1) - The Reds were hoping he would prove to be a capable starter at third, but it looks like he's not the answer.

Levi Meyerle, Chicago White Stockings (1-32-.368-5) - Another incredible year for this star third sacker. He looked like a decent bet to repeat as MVH, but missed a month of the season due to injury, which probably derailed his chances.

John Morrill, Boston Red Caps (2-38-.294-2) - This 22-year-old had his first full season this year, and looks like he might be a star in the making. He is equally adept at all of the infield positions, and looks like he might be the foundation for a new, competitive Boston club.

Ezra Sutton, St. Louis Brown Stockings* (0-15-.214-0) - Although Sutton is a fine fielder, his lifetime .233 average suggests that he's just not capable of hitting well enough to justify continued time as a starter.

Fred Waterman, Hartford Dark Blues* (0-28-.325-11) - This 31-year-old has been a consistent star since the start of the National Association, and this year was a typically great one for him. It should be a close battle between him and Meyerle for the Silver Slugger Award this year.

And the award for best-hitting third baseman of 1877 goes to... FRED WATERMAN OF THE HARTFORD DARK BLUES. A very close call, as Meyerle had better hitting numbers, but missed a month of the season and played in a better hitting park.

Third Base

1871 - Levi Meyerle, Philadelphia Athletics (0-25-.400-3)
1872 - Cap Anson, Brooklyn Atlantics (0-37-.434-11)
1873 - Fred Waterman, Brooklyn Atlantics (2-50-.323-10)
1874 - Fred Waterman, Brooklyn Atlantics (0-47-.366-7)
1875 - Fred Waterman, Brooklyn Atlantics (3-44-.330-7)
1876 - Levi Meyerle, Chicago White Stockings (2-53-.394-7)
1877 - Fred Waterman, Hartford Dark Blues (0-28-.325-11)

12-16-2007, 05:59 PM	#112 (permalink)
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 5,148	HITTERS BY POSITION - THIRD BASE (asterisked players will be free agents this offseason) Steve Bellan, Louisville Grays* (1-36-.287-3) - He had a solid season with a good team, which means this talented Cuban will probably be back with some other club in 1878. Charlie Hodes, Cincinnati Reds* (0-14-.238-1) - The Reds were hoping he would prove to be a capable starter at third, but it looks like he's not the answer. Levi Meyerle, Chicago White Stockings (1-32-.368-5) - Another incredible year for this star third sacker. He looked like a decent bet to repeat as MVH, but missed a month of the season due to injury, which probably derailed his chances. John Morrill, Boston Red Caps (2-38-.294-2) - This 22-year-old had his first full season this year, and looks like he might be a star in the making. He is equally adept at all of the infield positions, and looks like he might be the foundation for a new, competitive Boston club. Ezra Sutton, St. Louis Brown Stockings* (0-15-.214-0) - Although Sutton is a fine fielder, his lifetime .233 average suggests that he's just not capable of hitting well enough to justify continued time as a starter. Fred Waterman, Hartford Dark Blues* (0-28-.325-11) - This 31-year-old has been a consistent star since the start of the National Association, and this year was a typically great one for him. It should be a close battle between him and Meyerle for the Silver Slugger Award this year. And the award for best-hitting third baseman of 1877 goes to... FRED WATERMAN OF THE HARTFORD DARK BLUES. A very close call, as Meyerle had better hitting numbers, but missed a month of the season and played in a better hitting park. Third Base 1871 - Levi Meyerle, Philadelphia Athletics (0-25-.400-3) 1872 - Cap Anson, Brooklyn Atlantics (0-37-.434-11) 1873 - Fred Waterman, Brooklyn Atlantics (2-50-.323-10) 1874 - Fred Waterman, Brooklyn Atlantics (0-47-.366-7) 1875 - Fred Waterman, Brooklyn Atlantics (3-44-.330-7) 1876 - Levi Meyerle, Chicago White Stockings (2-53-.394-7) 1877 - Fred Waterman, Hartford Dark Blues (0-28-.325-11) __________________ A New League Begins - an exploration of 19th century base ball.