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Eckstein 4 Prez · 12-22-2007, 10:48 AM

Most Valuable Hitter - Nominees

Cap Anson, Hartford Dark Blues - 1B (0-26-.375-8) - Not only did he put up rate stats comparable with Ross Barnes, but he did so in Union Grounds, a notorious fielders' park. However, his candidacy is hurt by the fact that he missed about a month of the season due to injury. A previous winner in 1874-75.

Ross Barnes, Louisville Grays - SS (1-37-.390-8) - In a year when he was learning a new offensive position, he led the National League in nearly every hitting category. However, his numbers are inflating by the extreme hitters' park in which Louisville played.

Frank McCarton, St. Louis Brown Stockings - CF (0-36-.371-0) - He has become one of the best hitters in baseball, despite the fact that he just celebrated his 23rd birthday on October 6. While his team probably did too poorly for him to win this year, look for him to battle for this award for many years to come.

Cal McVey, Boston Red Caps - C (3-46-.375-9) - He put up some great numbers for a struggling team in Boston, is the best catcher in the National League, and previously won this award in 1872. However, his team's poor performance could hurt him in the voting.

Levi Meyerle, Chicago White Stockings - 3B (1-32-.368-5) - Not only is he the reigning MVH, but he also was the best hitter on the best team this season.

And the 1877 Most Valuable Hitter award goes to... ROSS BARNES. This is the first-ever win for Barnes, who has been among professional base ball's best hitters since the dawn of the Association. The runner-up this year was Anson, and McVey finished in third in the voting.

Most Valuable Hitter Awards

1871 - Dickie Flowers, Troy
1872 - Cal McVey, Boston
1873 - Jim Foran, Philadelphia (W)
1874 - Cap Anson, Brooklyn
1875 - Cap Anson, Brooklyn
1876 - Levi Meyerle, Chicago
1877 - Ross Barnes, Louisville

12-22-2007, 10:48 AM	#120 (permalink)
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 5,148	Most Valuable Hitter - Nominees Cap Anson, Hartford Dark Blues - 1B (0-26-.375-8) - Not only did he put up rate stats comparable with Ross Barnes, but he did so in Union Grounds, a notorious fielders' park. However, his candidacy is hurt by the fact that he missed about a month of the season due to injury. A previous winner in 1874-75. Ross Barnes, Louisville Grays - SS (1-37-.390-8) - In a year when he was learning a new offensive position, he led the National League in nearly every hitting category. However, his numbers are inflating by the extreme hitters' park in which Louisville played. Frank McCarton, St. Louis Brown Stockings - CF (0-36-.371-0) - He has become one of the best hitters in baseball, despite the fact that he just celebrated his 23rd birthday on October 6. While his team probably did too poorly for him to win this year, look for him to battle for this award for many years to come. Cal McVey, Boston Red Caps - C (3-46-.375-9) - He put up some great numbers for a struggling team in Boston, is the best catcher in the National League, and previously won this award in 1872. However, his team's poor performance could hurt him in the voting. Levi Meyerle, Chicago White Stockings - 3B (1-32-.368-5) - Not only is he the reigning MVH, but he also was the best hitter on the best team this season. And the 1877 Most Valuable Hitter award goes to... ROSS BARNES. This is the first-ever win for Barnes, who has been among professional base ball's best hitters since the dawn of the Association. The runner-up this year was Anson, and McVey finished in third in the voting. Most Valuable Hitter Awards 1871 - Dickie Flowers, Troy 1872 - Cal McVey, Boston 1873 - Jim Foran, Philadelphia (W) 1874 - Cap Anson, Brooklyn 1875 - Cap Anson, Brooklyn 1876 - Levi Meyerle, Chicago 1877 - Ross Barnes, Louisville __________________ A New League Begins - an exploration of 19th century base ball.