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Eckstein 4 Prez · 04-25-2008, 05:11 AM

HITTERS BY POSITION - CENTER FIELD

(asterisked players will be free agents this offseason)

"Hartford Jack" Farrell, Troy Trojans (2-47-.271-1) - He improved greatly in his second season as a starting outfielder. Look for him to retain his starting duties for the foreseeable future.

Tom Foley, Syracuse Stars* (2-38-.268-0) - A solid season from this veteran. He will be looking to hook up with a team that will promise to start him next season.

George Gore, Chicago White Stockings (3-42-.321-1) - One of many talented rookie center fielders to make his debut this season. Gore gives Chicago reason to hope that the future could be bright - he is a good hitter and fielder, and should be a fixture in their lineup for years to come.

Pete Hotaling, Cincinnati Reds (1-50-.271-0) - Like Gore, O'Rourke, and Richardson, he was a rookie this year, and a good one. At age 22, look for him to continue his improvement over the next few years.

Frank McCarton, Providence Grays (1-44-.299-0) - At age 24, he is now an eight-year veteran, and is considered the "old man" of National League center fielders since he's one of the few non-rookies. He's also one of the best hitters out there, and gives Providence one of its few bright spots.

John O'Rourke, Boston Red Caps (5-69-.298-1) - Perhaps the strangest rookie base ball has yet seen. He is the older brother of Chicago's Orator Jim O'Rourke. Jim always told cranks that his brother John was the real base ball star of the family, and it looks like he spoke the truth - John was one of the best power hitters in the league, and a good center fielder as well. Of course, he's not likely to improve much at age 30, but he doesn't really need to - he will help the Boston franchise for the next few years as is.

Hardy Richardson, Buffalo Bisons (0-38-.267-0) - "Old True Blue," as they call him in Buffalo, looks like a promising young center fielder. He's equally adept as an infielder, so look for him to be plugged in wherever the Bisons have a need next year.

George Strief, Cleveland Blues (1-6-.117-0) - He split time in center field with
Len Stockwell, whose .146 average wasn't much better. Clearly, this is a desperate need for the Blues.

And the award for best center fielder of 1879 goes to... JOHN O'ROURKE OF THE BOSTON RED CAPS. This was a true toss-up situation, as the award could just as easily have gone to George Gore of Chicago.

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)
1879 - John O'Rourke, Boston Red Caps (5-69-.298-1)

04-25-2008, 05:11 AM	#207 (permalink)
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 5,177	HITTERS BY POSITION - CENTER FIELD (asterisked players will be free agents this offseason) "Hartford Jack" Farrell, Troy Trojans (2-47-.271-1) - He improved greatly in his second season as a starting outfielder. Look for him to retain his starting duties for the foreseeable future. Tom Foley, Syracuse Stars* (2-38-.268-0) - A solid season from this veteran. He will be looking to hook up with a team that will promise to start him next season. George Gore, Chicago White Stockings (3-42-.321-1) - One of many talented rookie center fielders to make his debut this season. Gore gives Chicago reason to hope that the future could be bright - he is a good hitter and fielder, and should be a fixture in their lineup for years to come. Pete Hotaling, Cincinnati Reds (1-50-.271-0) - Like Gore, O'Rourke, and Richardson, he was a rookie this year, and a good one. At age 22, look for him to continue his improvement over the next few years. Frank McCarton, Providence Grays (1-44-.299-0) - At age 24, he is now an eight-year veteran, and is considered the "old man" of National League center fielders since he's one of the few non-rookies. He's also one of the best hitters out there, and gives Providence one of its few bright spots. John O'Rourke, Boston Red Caps (5-69-.298-1) - Perhaps the strangest rookie base ball has yet seen. He is the older brother of Chicago's Orator Jim O'Rourke. Jim always told cranks that his brother John was the real base ball star of the family, and it looks like he spoke the truth - John was one of the best power hitters in the league, and a good center fielder as well. Of course, he's not likely to improve much at age 30, but he doesn't really need to - he will help the Boston franchise for the next few years as is. Hardy Richardson, Buffalo Bisons (0-38-.267-0) - "Old True Blue," as they call him in Buffalo, looks like a promising young center fielder. He's equally adept as an infielder, so look for him to be plugged in wherever the Bisons have a need next year. George Strief, Cleveland Blues (1-6-.117-0) - He split time in center field with Len Stockwell, whose .146 average wasn't much better. Clearly, this is a desperate need for the Blues. And the award for best center fielder of 1879 goes to... JOHN O'ROURKE OF THE BOSTON RED CAPS. This was a true toss-up situation, as the award could just as easily have gone to George Gore of Chicago. 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) 1879 - John O'Rourke, Boston Red Caps (5-69-.298-1) __________________ A New League Begins - an exploration of 19th century base ball.