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Rookie of the Year Award - Nominees
Abner Dalrymple, Milwaukee Grays - LF (0-23-.303-1) - In most years, his rookie performance in the outfield would be something to celebrate. This year he was overshadowed by...
Buttercup Dickerson, Cincinnati Reds - RF (0-30-.365-0) - Simply put, one of the best rookie performances ever for a position player.
King Kelly, Cincinnati Reds - SS (0-19-.245-4) - He had a decent season, but most observers expected something more from him.
John Montgomery Ward, Providence Grays - RHP (14-20, 2.64) - He did a pretty good job with a terrible team this season.
Ned Williamson, Indianapolis Blues - 3B (0-6-.259-0) - He took over a starting role late in the season and did a credible job for Indy.
And the 1878 Rookie of the Year is.... BUTTERCUP DICKERSON, with Abner Dalrymple as the runner-up.
Rookie of the Year
1871 - Dickie Flowers, Troy
1872 - Frank McCarton, Middletown
1873 - Jack Manning, Boston
1874 - Steve Brady, Hartford
1875 - Sam Weaver, Philadelphia (W)
1876 - Foghorn Bradley, Boston
1877 - Bobby Mitchell, Cincinnati
1878 - Buttercup Dickerson, Cincinnati
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A New League Begins - an exploration of 19th century base ball.
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