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Eckstein 4 Prez · 03-16-2008, 11:57 PM

Most Valuable Hitter - Nominees

Ross Barnes, Boston Red Caps - 2B (1-46-.338-7) - He returned to second base and to Boston, and had a truly outstanding season, although even their "Big Three" was not enough to stop Chicago. Previous winner in 1877.

Buttercup Dickerson, Cincinnati Reds - RF (0-30-.365-0) - Yes, this teenage rookie was actually good enough to merit some consideration for the MVH honors.

Cal McVey, Boston Red Caps - C (0-41-.355-9) - He had some great numbers this season, including a batting title. However, a lot of teams had great-hitting catchers, and Boston failed to win the title despite his efforts. Previously won in 1872.

Levi Meyerle, Chicago White Stockings - 3B (1-31-.323-5) - His main claim to the award is that, once again, he was the best player on the best team this season. Previously won in 1876.

Lip Pike, Milwaukee Grays - 2B (2-41-.335-8) - His numbers were outstanding, but he also played for a team that wasn't very good.

And the 1878 Most Valuable Hitter award goes to... ROSS BARNES, in a very close ballot. This gives Barnes two consecutive awards, while fellow keystone player Lip Pike finished second, and Cal McVey took third place 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
1878 - Ross Barnes, Boston

03-16-2008, 11:57 PM	#165 (permalink)
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 5,148	Most Valuable Hitter - Nominees Ross Barnes, Boston Red Caps - 2B (1-46-.338-7) - He returned to second base and to Boston, and had a truly outstanding season, although even their "Big Three" was not enough to stop Chicago. Previous winner in 1877. Buttercup Dickerson, Cincinnati Reds - RF (0-30-.365-0) - Yes, this teenage rookie was actually good enough to merit some consideration for the MVH honors. Cal McVey, Boston Red Caps - C (0-41-.355-9) - He had some great numbers this season, including a batting title. However, a lot of teams had great-hitting catchers, and Boston failed to win the title despite his efforts. Previously won in 1872. Levi Meyerle, Chicago White Stockings - 3B (1-31-.323-5) - His main claim to the award is that, once again, he was the best player on the best team this season. Previously won in 1876. Lip Pike, Milwaukee Grays - 2B (2-41-.335-8) - His numbers were outstanding, but he also played for a team that wasn't very good. And the 1878 Most Valuable Hitter award goes to... ROSS BARNES, in a very close ballot. This gives Barnes two consecutive awards, while fellow keystone player Lip Pike finished second, and Cal McVey took third place 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 1878 - Ross Barnes, Boston __________________ A New League Begins - an exploration of 19th century base ball. Last edited by Eckstein 4 Prez : 03-17-2008 at 12:04 AM.