1882 Season
January 20
The Kentucky Legislature modifies a recently passed law which inadvertently prohibited the playing of baseball in the state.
February 25
Providence players and their opponents will be expected to parade down the streets of Providence on game days in full uniform in order to encourage attendance.
March 11
In retaliation for the "theft" of Sam Wise and Dasher Troy by the NL, the American Association creates a loophole allowing all players either blacklisted or expelled by the NL to join AA clubs after appealing to a special commission.
March 30
SS Mike Moynahan from Buffalo to Philadelphia
P Tony Mullane from Detroit to Louisville
SS Henry Myers from Providence to Baltimore
LF Charlie Waitt from Chicago to Baltimore
P Tricky Nichols from Providence to Baltimore
P Jack Leary from Detroit to Baltimore
C Pop Snyder from Boston to Cincinnati
LF Ecky Stearns from Buffalo to Cincinnati
1B Hick Carpenter from Worcester to Cincinnati
2B Jimmy Macullar from Worcester to Cincinnati
C Phil Powers from Chicago to Cincinnati
C Rudy Kemmler from Providence to Cincinnati
P Will White from Detroit to Cincinnati
P Harry Mccormick from Worcester to Cincinnati
1B Denny Mack from Buffalo to Louisville
CF Jerry Dorgan from Worcester to Philadelphia
3B Fred Mann from Worcester to Philadelphia
2B Pop Smith from Worcester to Philadelphia
C Joe Straub from Troy to Philadelphia
LF Billy Taylor from Detroit to Pittsburgh
RF George Strief from Cleveland to Pittsburgh
SS John Peters from Chicago to Pittsburgh
P Harry Salisbury from Troy to Pittsburgh
P Denny Driscoll from Buffalo to Pittsburgh
P Harry Arundel from Providence to Pittsburgh
C Sleeper Sullivan from Buffalo to St. Louis
2B John Shoupe from Troy to St. Louis
P Bobby Mitchell from Cleveland to St. Louis
3B Sam Wise from Detroit to Boston
CF Joe Hornung from Buffalo to Boston
CF Pete Hotaling from Cleveland to Boston
P Bobby Mathews from Providence to Boston
C Fatty Briody from Troy to Cleveland
RF Orator Shaffer from Chicago to Cleveland
1B Dude Esterbrook from Buffalo to Cleveland
LF Herm Doscher from Troy to Cleveland
CF Dave Rowe from Chicago to Cleveland
P George Bradley from Detroit to Cleveland
P Bill Mcgunnigle from Buffalo to Cleveland as a CF
1B Dan Brouthers from Troy to Buffalo
P Curry Foley from Boston to Buffalo
C Tom Dolan from Chicago to Buffalo
- Computer crashed and I didn't write down the rest of the changes in time, nothing major though
April 10
NL President William Hulbert dies in Chicago, A.H. Soden, president of Boston is appointed as temporary replacement.
May 13
NL players are told that next season they will no longer be required to wear the uniforms known as "clown costumes," with different color combinations for each position.
May 27
After breaking his finger in an exhibition game Philadelphia shortstop Mike Moynahan has the finger amputated at the first joint, he will continue to play.
July 6
Bill Sweeney of Philadelphia pitches a 1-hit shutout against Baltimore. His bid for a no-hitter was broken up when Harry East singled with no outs in the 9th.
July 7
Baltimore P Tricky Nichols strikes out 15 against Philadelphia
Cleveland P 'The Only' Nolan pitches a 1-hit shutout against Buffalo
July 13
Tricky Nichols of Baltimore pitches his second 1-hitter of the season, this time against St. Louis
July 14
Ross Barnes, Chicago second baseman becomes the first player in history to collect 1000 career hits.
July 17
Emil Gross of Providence has 6 hits against Boston.
July 25
Philadelphia P Charlie Reynolds pitches a 1-hit shutout against Pittsburgh.
August 1
Boston's Ed Cogswell has 8 RBI's against Troy.
August 19
Lip Pike of Worcester becomes the second player in history to collect 1000 career hits.
August 21
Chicago destroys Worcester, 21-2. George Gore scores 6 runs, Cap Anson has 6 hits and Tom Burns has 8 RBI's for the White Stockings.
September 2
Abner Dalrymple of Chicago has 6 hits against Providence.
September 15
Boston CF Ezra Sutton becomes the third player this season to surpass the 1000 hit mark.
September 23
Philadelphia P Charlie Reynolds throws the first NO-HITTER in American Association history against Pittsburgh.
September 27
In a 28-16 slugfest, Detroit beats Providence. Pitcher Lew Brown of the Wolverines has 9 hits in 14 at bats, scoring 10 runs and knocking in 6.
September 31, 1882
The Boston Red Socks returned to post season play by winning the National League by a 3 game margin over Buffalo.
October 1, 1882
The first American Association race was a close one and was decided today in a one game playoff that saw the Philadelphia Athletics top the Baltimore Orioles 5-2. Cincinnati and Louisville both finished at 48-36, just 1.5 games behind the league leading Athletics.
October 12, 1882
The Boston Red Caps won the first ever battle of the National League and American Association in six games over the Philadelphia Athletics. Boston outscored the Athletics by an average of six runs per game.
October 13, 1882
Hecker (LOU) and Daily (BUF) win Rookie of the Year Award
Louisville's first baseman Guy Hecker has worked hard to reach the big leagues. His work paid off today as the American Association named him the Rookie of the Year Award winner! His ERA of 0.83 helped him to a 10-5 record. Guy has pitched 4 shutouts and 15 complete games. Getting an award is a nice way to start a career. Buffalo's Hugh Daily smiled as he was named the National League Rookie of the Year. Opposing players hit .246 against Hugh this season. While posting an ERA of 2.18 he went 15-10 in 28 starts, fanning 118 and walking 54. Hugh has pitched 3 shutouts and 22 complete games. He's 4th in the National League in ERA and 7th in wins!
Brown (BAL) and Anson (CHC) win Most Valuable Player Award
It was a day to remember for Baltimore's Tom Brown, who won the American Association MVP Award today. It put the finishing touches on what has already been a tremendous season for the slugger. Tom has gone 119 for 322 (.370) this season, hitting 3 homers and driving in 47 runs. He has scored 41 runs on his own. He's 2nd in the AA in batting and 5th in RBI's! The MVP Award in the National League was handed to Chicago third baseman Cap Anson! He hit 4 homers while batting .405 this season. His 130 hits and 44 walks add up to a .476 on-base percentage. He's 1st in the NL in batting and 2nd in RBI's! Anson wins the award for the fifth time in the last seven years.
Chicago's Corcoran named Pitcher of the Year
The 1882 American Association Pitcher of the Year winner is from Louisville this year. Guy Hecker, who was also named Rookie of the Year won his first major award in what is sure to be a great career. Chicago's right-hander Larry Corcoran was untouchable all year long. HIs hard work paid off today as the National League named him Pitcher of the Year! This season Corcoran compiled an ERA of 1.57, going 16-2 in 21 starts. He fanned 106 while giving up 159 hits in 183.2 innings. He has 17 complete games and 2 shutouts. He's 1st in the NL in ERA and 4th in wins!
October 14
Columbus, which will join the AA in 1883, is officially incorporated with $5,000 in capital stock.
October 22
In a special NL meeting, Troy and Worcester are kicked out of the league, to be replaced by teams from Philadelphia and New York.
October 28
The Athletics reveal that they made a $22,000 profit this season, more than any NL team. This helps convince the National League that the AA is a viable competiter.
November 18
The case of the Allegheny Club versus Charles Bennett is won by Bennett. Prior to the 1882 season Allegheny signed Bennett to a $100 agreement which stated that he would sign an 1883 contract with Allegheny after the season. Instead, Bennett re-signed with Detroit. This case will later have bearing on the fight over the reserve rule during the Players' League War of 1889-90.
December 6
At the annual NL meeting, Troy and Worcester are officially replaced by New York and Philadelphia. A.G. Mills is elected president. Starting in 1883, pitchers will be charged with an error after a walk, balk, wild pitch, or HBP. Catchers will be charged with an error after a passed ball.
December 14
At its first annual convention, the AA establishes the first permanent staff of umpires in history. Previously, all umpires were local men hired on game day by the home club.
Final 1882 Season Standings
American Association National League
W L Pct. GB W L Pct. GB
Philadelphia 50 35 .588 * Boston 52 32 .619 *
Baltimore 49 36 .576 1 Buffalo 49 35 .583 3
Cincinnati 48 36 .571 1.5 Worcester 47 37 .560 5
Louisville 48 36 .571 1.5 Chicago 46 38 .548 6
St. Louis 37 47 .440 12.5 Cleveland 41 43 .488 11
Pittsburgh 21 63 .250 28.5 Detroit 40 44 .476 12
Troy 38 46 .452 14
Providence 23 61 .274 29
LEAGUE LEADERS
BATTING AVERAGE
C.Anson(Chicago) .405
P.Hotaling(Boston) .389
P.Browning(Louisville) .377
HOME RUNS
T.York(Providence) 11
H.Myers(Baltimore) 11
D.Brouthers(Buffalo) 7
RBI's
J.Remsen(Chicago) 82
C.Anson(Chicago) 81
J.Hayes(Worcester) 74
STOLEN BASES
D.Force(Buffalo) 15
D.Eggler(Buffalo) 8
D.Mack(Louisville) 8
ERA
E.Geis(Baltimore) 1.12
J.Fox(Baltimore) 1.34
J.Reccius(Louisville) 1.49
WINS
W.White(Cincinnati) 25-16
L.Richmond(Worcester) 19-9
G.Derby(Detroit) 19-13
STRIKEOUTS
W.White(Cincinnati) 272
T.Nichols(Baltimore) 191
G.Derby(Detroit) 150
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