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Eckstein 4 Prez · 03-15-2008, 11:50 AM

HITTERS BY POSITION - CENTER FIELD

(asterisked players will be free agents this offseason)

Art Allison, Cincinnati Reds* (0-12-.231-0) - He came over from Indianapolis in the Ralph Ham trade and ended up being a big disappointment. They're letting him walk, so look for him to either be a utility outfielder for a contending team or a starter with a weak team in 1879.

Dave Eggler, Providence Grays* (1-12-.262-7) - Frank McCarton, Providence's planned starter, struggled with a series of minor injuries all year and never could get untracked. Eggler ended up being a very capable alternative.

Jack Farrell, Milwaukee Grays* (0-25-.255-2) - At age 22, "Hartford Jack" got his first chance to start with a big league team, and did moderately well. In a league that gives starting jobs to some pretty bad outfielders, he seems likely to catch on somewhere.

Tom Foley, Indianapolis Blues* (0-23-.237-0) - He was one of the worst everyday players of 1877, and inexplicably got a starting job again in 1878. Once again, he did little to justify it.

Paul Hines, Chicago White Stockings (0-40-.250-2) - He didn't do much at the plate, but at age 23 he already has a reputation as a solid, steady player and is a fan favorite in Chicago. As a result, they resigned him to a three-year deal.

Count Sensenderfer, Boston Red Caps* (0-18-.223-2) - Sensenderfer was signed to a huge three-year contract before the 1876 season, and since then has done basically nothing to justify it. Although he was a great player in the early 70s, it's starting to look like he may be washed up at 30. Boston is letting him walk, so his future is unclear.

And the award for best center fielder of 1878 goes to... PAUL HINES OF THE CHICAGO WHITE STOCKINGS. With no real standouts in the field, the award goes to the Chicago fan favorite.

Center Field

1871 - Tom York, Troy Haymakers (1-19-.369-0)
1872 - Dave Eggler, New York Mutuals (1-66-.372-20)
1873 - Count Sensenderfer, Philadelphia Athletics-Brooklyn Atlantics (3-38-.354-2)
1874 - George Hall, Philadelphia Athletics (2-49-.336-4)
1875 - Frank McCarton, New York Mutuals (1-48-.354-0)
1876 - Frank McCarton, New York Mutuals (1-38-.335-0)
1877 - Frank McCarton, St. Louis Brown Stockings (0-36-.371-0)
1878 - Paul Hines, Chicago White Stockings (0-40-.250-2)

03-15-2008, 11:50 AM	#159 (permalink)
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 5,138	HITTERS BY POSITION - CENTER FIELD (asterisked players will be free agents this offseason) Art Allison, Cincinnati Reds* (0-12-.231-0) - He came over from Indianapolis in the Ralph Ham trade and ended up being a big disappointment. They're letting him walk, so look for him to either be a utility outfielder for a contending team or a starter with a weak team in 1879. Dave Eggler, Providence Grays* (1-12-.262-7) - Frank McCarton, Providence's planned starter, struggled with a series of minor injuries all year and never could get untracked. Eggler ended up being a very capable alternative. Jack Farrell, Milwaukee Grays* (0-25-.255-2) - At age 22, "Hartford Jack" got his first chance to start with a big league team, and did moderately well. In a league that gives starting jobs to some pretty bad outfielders, he seems likely to catch on somewhere. Tom Foley, Indianapolis Blues* (0-23-.237-0) - He was one of the worst everyday players of 1877, and inexplicably got a starting job again in 1878. Once again, he did little to justify it. Paul Hines, Chicago White Stockings (0-40-.250-2) - He didn't do much at the plate, but at age 23 he already has a reputation as a solid, steady player and is a fan favorite in Chicago. As a result, they resigned him to a three-year deal. Count Sensenderfer, Boston Red Caps* (0-18-.223-2) - Sensenderfer was signed to a huge three-year contract before the 1876 season, and since then has done basically nothing to justify it. Although he was a great player in the early 70s, it's starting to look like he may be washed up at 30. Boston is letting him walk, so his future is unclear. And the award for best center fielder of 1878 goes to... PAUL HINES OF THE CHICAGO WHITE STOCKINGS. With no real standouts in the field, the award goes to the Chicago fan favorite. Center Field 1871 - Tom York, Troy Haymakers (1-19-.369-0) 1872 - Dave Eggler, New York Mutuals (1-66-.372-20) 1873 - Count Sensenderfer, Philadelphia Athletics-Brooklyn Atlantics (3-38-.354-2) 1874 - George Hall, Philadelphia Athletics (2-49-.336-4) 1875 - Frank McCarton, New York Mutuals (1-48-.354-0) 1876 - Frank McCarton, New York Mutuals (1-38-.335-0) 1877 - Frank McCarton, St. Louis Brown Stockings (0-36-.371-0) 1878 - Paul Hines, Chicago White Stockings (0-40-.250-2) __________________ A New League Begins - an exploration of 19th century base ball.