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HITTERS BY POSITION - SECOND BASE
(asterisked players will be free agents this offseason)
Bob "Magnet" Addy, Cincinnati Reds* (1-29-.236-2) - Yes, he is a great fielder. But he's also going to be 36 on opening day next year, and doesn't hit much. Don't look for him as a starter next season.
Ross Barnes, Boston Red Caps (2-64-.342-9) - What's there to say about Barnes that hasn't already been said? He puts out MVH-quality seasons every year, and this year is no exception. Boston has him under contract for five more years, which means their dynasty could last a while.
Fred "Sure Shot" Dunlap, Cleveland Blues (2-52-.254-0) - This talented 21-year-old looks like he could be a future star. A very good fielder at second.
Wally Goldsmith, Troy Trojans* (1-17-.228-0) - A slick fielder, but pretty much a complete zero at the plate. Troy will definitely be looking to upgrade.
Paul Hines, Chicago White Stockings (2-56-.248-5) - No one took Chicago seriously in early 1879 when they announced plans to move outfielder Hines to second base. However, they actually did it this year, and Hines had one of his usual solid seasons. Not much of a fielder at second.
Andy Leonard, Providence Grays (1-33-.239-6) - This team has a talent for guessing wrong, and in his case they figured he could return to his former skill level. Still, at least he was a cheap fill-in, which is also true of the club as a whole.
Jimmy Macullar, Worcester Ruby Legs (1-21-.221-2) - He's a bit of a project for the Ruby Legs, and this season he showed that there's still plenty of work to do.
Lip Pike, Buffalo Bisons (2-38-.309-4) - Just when he seemed to be past his prime, this 35-year-old had a strong season for Buffalo. Has one more season left on a huge contract, then he'll probably have to accept a reduced role with some other club.
And the best second baseman of 1880 is... ROSS BARNES OF THE BOSTON RED CAPS. Another year, another no-brainer - this is his ninth win.
Second Base
1871 - Ross Barnes, Boston Red Stockings (1-31-.336-12)
1872 - Ross Barnes, Boston Red Stockings (1-52-.429-12)
1873 - Ross Barnes, Boston Red Stockings (1-49-.360-8)
1874 - Ross Barnes, Boston Red Stockings (0-45-.331-11)
1875 - Ross Barnes, Boston Red Stockings (1-71-.347-13)
1876 - Lip Pike, New York Mutuals (2-38-.314-6)
1877 - Lip Pike, Hartford Dark Blues (0-39-.323-10)
1878 - Ross Barnes, Boston Red Caps (1-46-.338-7)
1879 - Ross Barnes, Boston Red Caps (1-73-.354-3)
1880 - Ross Barnes, Boston Red Caps (2-64-.342-9)
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