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Vyper · 05-18-2002, 06:28 PM

1876 Team Recaps
Borrowing from various other posters here, and depending on how much time it takes, I will start adding brief team recaps here.

St. Louis Brown Stockings
St. Louis surprised everyone by taking the first National League Pennant. In his sophmore season, George Bradley showed he was one of the best pitchers in the league (42-21 2.26) finally breaking Al Spalding’s streak of four straight Pitcher of the Year Awards. Lip Pike flirted with his fourth .400 season, but a poor final game left him at just .399. Catcher Mike Mcgeary, a career .286 hitter coming into the season, broke out, hitting .341

Chicago White Stockings
At the start of the season, everyone thought Chicago had all but bought their way to an NL Championship, but it was not to be despite having the top players in many offensive catagories. Recently acquired Al Spalding racked up his fourth straight 40+ win season (41-23 2.21). 2B Ross Barnes won his first MVP award (.414, 2, 55). Despite a career .310 average, Cap Anson, who joined the team after four years with the Athletics, and was immediately moved back to his more familiar spot at 3B is still not living up to expectations.

Boston Red Caps
The perennial National Association front runners went with a three man rotation with the exodus of Al Spalding, rookie pitcher Foghorn Bradley stepped up (15-5 1.29). Dick Mcbride recorded his sixth winning season (12-7 2.96) and notched his 100th career win. Andy Leonard and Tim Murnane led the offensive charge, but most Red Caps games were won on pitching. Forghorn Bradley (15-5 1.29) would win the Rookie of the Year Award and then announce his retirement, never playing another professional game.

Philadelphia Athletics
Off their first championship season last year, Philadelhia struggled to reach .500 thanks to the loss of many key players. Lon Knight and George Zettlein pitched admirably, but neither really stood out. Levi Meyerle, a career .395 hitter, had another good season (.392 2 44)

Hartford Dark Blues
Candy Cummings made the most of his starts this season (15-6 1.89), but fellow starters Tommy Bond and John Cassidy were a combined 14-29. Aquired at the start of the year, 2B Dick Higham set career highs in hits, triples, runs, and walks, while batting .376

Cincinnati Reds
The Reds finished their first professional season without a whole lot to write home about. Dale Williams was the primary pitcher most of the year (16-19 2.61). The fact that pitcher Dory Dean led the team in batting average (.311) should tell you something about the offense. Only Charlie Gould was able to break that 300 barrier at .301, he did however tie for the league HR lead at 3.

New York Mutuals
The Mutuals have been struggling the last few seasons, and this year was no diferent. While Bobby Mathews eeked out a 12-9 winning record, primary starter Terry Larkin went 14-29 despite a 1.79 ERA. With just 3 players above the .250 mark, the Mutuals main problem was a total lack of run support. Mutuals franchise player, Joe Start (.350, 1, 24) did all he could to make this team look better than it was.

Louisville Grays
The Grays tried 7 players on the mound this season, with Frank Pearce, thought of to be the first relief pitcher in the league the only one to break under the 4.00 ERA mark (3-4 2.17). Johnny Ryan (.304 2 23) was the only bright spot on an abismal offense.

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Vyper Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 96 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	1876 Team Recaps Borrowing from various other posters here, and depending on how much time it takes, I will start adding brief team recaps here. St. Louis Brown Stockings St. Louis surprised everyone by taking the first National League Pennant. In his sophmore season, George Bradley showed he was one of the best pitchers in the league (42-21 2.26) finally breaking Al Spalding’s streak of four straight Pitcher of the Year Awards. Lip Pike flirted with his fourth .400 season, but a poor final game left him at just .399. Catcher Mike Mcgeary, a career .286 hitter coming into the season, broke out, hitting .341 Chicago White Stockings At the start of the season, everyone thought Chicago had all but bought their way to an NL Championship, but it was not to be despite having the top players in many offensive catagories. Recently acquired Al Spalding racked up his fourth straight 40+ win season (41-23 2.21). 2B Ross Barnes won his first MVP award (.414, 2, 55). Despite a career .310 average, Cap Anson, who joined the team after four years with the Athletics, and was immediately moved back to his more familiar spot at 3B is still not living up to expectations. Boston Red Caps The perennial National Association front runners went with a three man rotation with the exodus of Al Spalding, rookie pitcher Foghorn Bradley stepped up (15-5 1.29). Dick Mcbride recorded his sixth winning season (12-7 2.96) and notched his 100th career win. Andy Leonard and Tim Murnane led the offensive charge, but most Red Caps games were won on pitching. Forghorn Bradley (15-5 1.29) would win the Rookie of the Year Award and then announce his retirement, never playing another professional game. Philadelphia Athletics Off their first championship season last year, Philadelhia struggled to reach .500 thanks to the loss of many key players. Lon Knight and George Zettlein pitched admirably, but neither really stood out. Levi Meyerle, a career .395 hitter, had another good season (.392 2 44) Hartford Dark Blues Candy Cummings made the most of his starts this season (15-6 1.89), but fellow starters Tommy Bond and John Cassidy were a combined 14-29. Aquired at the start of the year, 2B Dick Higham set career highs in hits, triples, runs, and walks, while batting .376 Cincinnati Reds The Reds finished their first professional season without a whole lot to write home about. Dale Williams was the primary pitcher most of the year (16-19 2.61). The fact that pitcher Dory Dean led the team in batting average (.311) should tell you something about the offense. Only Charlie Gould was able to break that 300 barrier at .301, he did however tie for the league HR lead at 3. New York Mutuals The Mutuals have been struggling the last few seasons, and this year was no diferent. While Bobby Mathews eeked out a 12-9 winning record, primary starter Terry Larkin went 14-29 despite a 1.79 ERA. With just 3 players above the .250 mark, the Mutuals main problem was a total lack of run support. Mutuals franchise player, Joe Start (.350, 1, 24) did all he could to make this team look better than it was. Louisville Grays The Grays tried 7 players on the mound this season, with Frank Pearce, thought of to be the first relief pitcher in the league the only one to break under the 4.00 ERA mark (3-4 2.17). Johnny Ryan (.304 2 23) was the only bright spot on an abismal offense. [ 05-19-2002, 09:55 AM: Message edited by: Vyper ]