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Eckstein 4 Prez · 04-25-2008, 09:28 PM

HITTERS BY POSITION - RIGHT FIELD

(asterisked players will be free agents this offseason)

George Bechtel, Cleveland Blues (1-40-.281-6) - He had an excellent season for Cleveland, and has been one of the most consistent outfielders in the game for a decade now.

Steve Brady, Syracuse Stars* (1-33-.247-0) - His teams always seem to keep disbanding around him, but he wasn't the problem this season - he had a solid, steady year.

Jake Evans, Troy Trojans (0-13-.226-0) - This rookie doesn't look like much - if not for the fact that hard-hitting right fielders are in short supply, he probably wouldn't be a starter.

John Glenn, Providence Grays (0-19-.207-0) - He's been good in the past, but had a truly dismal season for the Grays. He's going to have to get better or get replaced.

Fred Goldsmith, Cincinnati Reds (1-19-.214-0) - One of many players they tried in right field. Probably won't ever hit enough to be an everyday starter.

Jack Manning, Boston Red Caps (1-29-.218-1) - On a team filled with star hitters, he sticks out like a sore thumb. Inexplicably, this team continues to start him when they have Orator Shaffer, a far superior player, available on the bench.

Levi Meyerle, Chicago White Stockings (1-41-.310-4) - One of the few healthy Chicago players, he shuttled between third base and right field all season.

Deacon White, Buffalo Bisons (0-16-.246-0) - He actually shared time with NFN Shaffer (.150) and Bill Holbert (.253) in right field. However, White was the best of the three, which isn't really saying much this season. They need him to get on track next year.

And the award for best right fielder of 1879 goes to... LEVI MEYERLE OF THE CHICAGO WHITE STOCKINGS. Close call between Meyerle and Bechtel, two players who've won awards at other positions in the past. In the end, Meyerle's slightly higher batting average wins out.

Right Field

1871 - Lip Pike, Troy Haymakers (0-22-.317-6)
1872 - George Heubel, Philadelphia Athletics (0-50-.333-4)
1873 - Lip Pike, New York Mutuals (1-48-.341-7)
1874 - Gat Stires, New York Mutuals (1-35-.312-7)
1875 - Orator Shaffer, Hartford Dark Blues (0-42-.257-4)
1876 - Orator Shaffer, Hartford Dark Blues (0-68-.339-0)
1877 - John Glenn, Hartford Dark Blues (0-24-.291-0)
1878 - Buttercup Dickerson, Cincinnati Reds (0-30-.365-0)
1879 - Levi Meyerle, Chicago White Stockings (1-41-.310-4)

04-25-2008, 09:28 PM	#208 (permalink)
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 5,148	HITTERS BY POSITION - RIGHT FIELD (asterisked players will be free agents this offseason) George Bechtel, Cleveland Blues (1-40-.281-6) - He had an excellent season for Cleveland, and has been one of the most consistent outfielders in the game for a decade now. Steve Brady, Syracuse Stars* (1-33-.247-0) - His teams always seem to keep disbanding around him, but he wasn't the problem this season - he had a solid, steady year. Jake Evans, Troy Trojans (0-13-.226-0) - This rookie doesn't look like much - if not for the fact that hard-hitting right fielders are in short supply, he probably wouldn't be a starter. John Glenn, Providence Grays (0-19-.207-0) - He's been good in the past, but had a truly dismal season for the Grays. He's going to have to get better or get replaced. Fred Goldsmith, Cincinnati Reds (1-19-.214-0) - One of many players they tried in right field. Probably won't ever hit enough to be an everyday starter. Jack Manning, Boston Red Caps (1-29-.218-1) - On a team filled with star hitters, he sticks out like a sore thumb. Inexplicably, this team continues to start him when they have Orator Shaffer, a far superior player, available on the bench. Levi Meyerle, Chicago White Stockings (1-41-.310-4) - One of the few healthy Chicago players, he shuttled between third base and right field all season. Deacon White, Buffalo Bisons (0-16-.246-0) - He actually shared time with NFN Shaffer (.150) and Bill Holbert (.253) in right field. However, White was the best of the three, which isn't really saying much this season. They need him to get on track next year. And the award for best right fielder of 1879 goes to... LEVI MEYERLE OF THE CHICAGO WHITE STOCKINGS. Close call between Meyerle and Bechtel, two players who've won awards at other positions in the past. In the end, Meyerle's slightly higher batting average wins out. Right Field 1871 - Lip Pike, Troy Haymakers (0-22-.317-6) 1872 - George Heubel, Philadelphia Athletics (0-50-.333-4) 1873 - Lip Pike, New York Mutuals (1-48-.341-7) 1874 - Gat Stires, New York Mutuals (1-35-.312-7) 1875 - Orator Shaffer, Hartford Dark Blues (0-42-.257-4) 1876 - Orator Shaffer, Hartford Dark Blues (0-68-.339-0) 1877 - John Glenn, Hartford Dark Blues (0-24-.291-0) 1878 - Buttercup Dickerson, Cincinnati Reds (0-30-.365-0) 1879 - Levi Meyerle, Chicago White Stockings (1-41-.310-4) __________________ A New League Begins - an exploration of 19th century base ball.