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Eckstein 4 Prez · 04-25-2008, 03:44 AM

HITTERS BY POSITION - LEFT FIELD

(asterisked players will be free agents this offseason)

Abner Dalrymple, Cleveland Blues (1-31-.332-0) - This extremely talented young man came into his own this season, and he is now the cornerstone of the Cleveland club.

Buttercup Dickerson, Cincinnati Reds (0-44-.300-0) - His 1879 campaign wasn't as good as his phenomenal rookie year, but he has definitely shown that he has the talent to be an excellent player for years to come.

Mike Dorgan, Boston Red Caps (4-65-.309-4) - This talented young outfielder really came into his own this year, becoming an excellent complement to the club's "big three" hitters.

Charlie Eden, Chicago White Stockings (1-32-.245-0) - He's now had three years in the major leagues, and he simply doesn't seem to be as good as the White Stockings had expected. An adequate player, but they were hoping for something a bit more.

Joe Hornung, Buffalo Bisons (1-25-.240-0) - Not a bad rookie year, but he'll definitely need to improve on it next year. Because he's only 22 years old, there are still high hopes for him in Buffalo.

Charley Jones, Providence Grays (0-47-.277-2) - He was one of the few solid hitters the Grays had in 1879, and as a result they signed him to a three-year contract extension following the season. Look for him to be the big fish in a small pond for years to come.

Mike Mansell, Syracuse Stars* (0-13-.246-0) - This 21-year-old is said to have some potential. For that reason alone, he will probably attract some interest this offseason.

Tom Mansell, Troy Trojans (0-18-.233-0) - Mike's older brother. He is considered the less talented of the two, although obviously they seem rather similar so far.

And the award for best left fielder of 1879 goes to... ABNER DALRYMPLE OF THE CLEVELAND BLUES. For the second consecutive year, it's a narrow win for Dalrymple. This time, the challenger was Dorgan of Boston.

Left Field

1871 - George Bechtel, Philadelphia Athletics (1-22-.333-6)
1872 - George Bechtel, Philadelphia Athletics (1-33-.333-9)
1873 - Al Thake, Brooklyn Atlantics (1-49-.344-5)
1874 - Steve King, New York Mutuals (1-71-.359-2)
1875 - Andy Leonard, Philadelphia Athletics (0-56-.309-13)
1876 - Count Gedney, Hartford Dark Blues (2-45-.342-4)
1877 - George Bechtel, Cincinnati Reds (0-34-.298-6)
1878 - Abner Dalrymple, Milwaukee Grays (0-23-.303-1)
1879 - Abner Dalrymple, Cleveland Blues (1-31-.332-0)

04-25-2008, 03:44 AM	#206 (permalink)
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 5,148	HITTERS BY POSITION - LEFT FIELD (asterisked players will be free agents this offseason) Abner Dalrymple, Cleveland Blues (1-31-.332-0) - This extremely talented young man came into his own this season, and he is now the cornerstone of the Cleveland club. Buttercup Dickerson, Cincinnati Reds (0-44-.300-0) - His 1879 campaign wasn't as good as his phenomenal rookie year, but he has definitely shown that he has the talent to be an excellent player for years to come. Mike Dorgan, Boston Red Caps (4-65-.309-4) - This talented young outfielder really came into his own this year, becoming an excellent complement to the club's "big three" hitters. Charlie Eden, Chicago White Stockings (1-32-.245-0) - He's now had three years in the major leagues, and he simply doesn't seem to be as good as the White Stockings had expected. An adequate player, but they were hoping for something a bit more. Joe Hornung, Buffalo Bisons (1-25-.240-0) - Not a bad rookie year, but he'll definitely need to improve on it next year. Because he's only 22 years old, there are still high hopes for him in Buffalo. Charley Jones, Providence Grays (0-47-.277-2) - He was one of the few solid hitters the Grays had in 1879, and as a result they signed him to a three-year contract extension following the season. Look for him to be the big fish in a small pond for years to come. Mike Mansell, Syracuse Stars* (0-13-.246-0) - This 21-year-old is said to have some potential. For that reason alone, he will probably attract some interest this offseason. Tom Mansell, Troy Trojans (0-18-.233-0) - Mike's older brother. He is considered the less talented of the two, although obviously they seem rather similar so far. And the award for best left fielder of 1879 goes to... ABNER DALRYMPLE OF THE CLEVELAND BLUES. For the second consecutive year, it's a narrow win for Dalrymple. This time, the challenger was Dorgan of Boston. Left Field 1871 - George Bechtel, Philadelphia Athletics (1-22-.333-6) 1872 - George Bechtel, Philadelphia Athletics (1-33-.333-9) 1873 - Al Thake, Brooklyn Atlantics (1-49-.344-5) 1874 - Steve King, New York Mutuals (1-71-.359-2) 1875 - Andy Leonard, Philadelphia Athletics (0-56-.309-13) 1876 - Count Gedney, Hartford Dark Blues (2-45-.342-4) 1877 - George Bechtel, Cincinnati Reds (0-34-.298-6) 1878 - Abner Dalrymple, Milwaukee Grays (0-23-.303-1) 1879 - Abner Dalrymple, Cleveland Blues (1-31-.332-0) __________________ A New League Begins - an exploration of 19th century base ball.