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Eckstein 4 Prez · 04-25-2008, 02:16 AM

HITTERS BY POSITION - THIRD BASE

(asterisked players will be free agents this offseason)

Cap Anson, Boston Red Caps (3-52-.389-14) - A true superstar in the prime of his career. Anson switched from first base back to third this season, and didn't miss a beat. He also finally won his first championship ever - and the way the league is shaping up, it might be the first of many.

Steve Bellan, Cincinnati Reds (1-28-.235-3) - This talented Cuban didn't have a very good year in 1879, but he's a steady fielder and one of the more patient hitters in the game, so he's better than his superficial numbers suggest.

Frank Bliss, Syracuse Stars* (1-8-.129-0) - The team didn't have a true starter at third, and Bliss certainly showed that he's not starting material.

Jim Devlin, Providence Grays* (2-31-.213-2) - They tried him as a starter this season, but he simply wasn't up to the task. Next season, Providence hopes to have a better infielder, or at least a younger one.

Dickie Flowers, Buffalo Bisons* (1-49-.218-8) - Although it's difficult to remember now, he was actually one of the league's best players in the early 1870s. At this point, he probably shouldn't be playing regularly anymore, although he's still only 28 years old.

Frank Hankinson, Chicago White Stockings (1-25-.210-0) - The rash of injuries forced the defending champions to experiment with guys like this 23-year-old in starting roles. As a result, it's no surprise that they fell from their lofty perch atop the National League.

Fred Waterman, Cleveland Blues (1-49-.305-5) - Waterman has always been one of the best third basemen in the game, and this year was no exception, as he starred for the struggling Blues.

Ned Williamson, Troy Trojans (3-43-.232-0) - A good power hitter and solid fielder at third, he's going to need to improve his contact to really make it as a standout player in the National League.

And the award for best-hitting third baseman of 1879 goes to... CAP ANSON OF THE BOSTON RED CAPS. This may be the easiest call ever, as Anson wins his second award as a third baseman to go with five as a first baseman.

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)
1878 - Levi Meyerle, Chicago White Stockings (1-31-.323-5)
1879 - Cap Anson, Boston Red Caps (3-52-.389-14)

04-25-2008, 02:16 AM	#204 (permalink)
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 5,177	HITTERS BY POSITION - THIRD BASE (asterisked players will be free agents this offseason) Cap Anson, Boston Red Caps (3-52-.389-14) - A true superstar in the prime of his career. Anson switched from first base back to third this season, and didn't miss a beat. He also finally won his first championship ever - and the way the league is shaping up, it might be the first of many. Steve Bellan, Cincinnati Reds (1-28-.235-3) - This talented Cuban didn't have a very good year in 1879, but he's a steady fielder and one of the more patient hitters in the game, so he's better than his superficial numbers suggest. Frank Bliss, Syracuse Stars* (1-8-.129-0) - The team didn't have a true starter at third, and Bliss certainly showed that he's not starting material. Jim Devlin, Providence Grays* (2-31-.213-2) - They tried him as a starter this season, but he simply wasn't up to the task. Next season, Providence hopes to have a better infielder, or at least a younger one. Dickie Flowers, Buffalo Bisons* (1-49-.218-8) - Although it's difficult to remember now, he was actually one of the league's best players in the early 1870s. At this point, he probably shouldn't be playing regularly anymore, although he's still only 28 years old. Frank Hankinson, Chicago White Stockings (1-25-.210-0) - The rash of injuries forced the defending champions to experiment with guys like this 23-year-old in starting roles. As a result, it's no surprise that they fell from their lofty perch atop the National League. Fred Waterman, Cleveland Blues (1-49-.305-5) - Waterman has always been one of the best third basemen in the game, and this year was no exception, as he starred for the struggling Blues. Ned Williamson, Troy Trojans (3-43-.232-0) - A good power hitter and solid fielder at third, he's going to need to improve his contact to really make it as a standout player in the National League. And the award for best-hitting third baseman of 1879 goes to... CAP ANSON OF THE BOSTON RED CAPS. This may be the easiest call ever, as Anson wins his second award as a third baseman to go with five as a first baseman. 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) 1878 - Levi Meyerle, Chicago White Stockings (1-31-.323-5) 1879 - Cap Anson, Boston Red Caps (3-52-.389-14) __________________ A New League Begins - an exploration of 19th century base ball.