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HITTERS BY POSITION - LEFT FIELD
(asterisked players will be free agents this offseason)
Abner Dalrymple, Cleveland Blues (1-51-.353-0) - In his third season, Dalrymple beat out Barnes and Anson for the batting title and put up MVH-type numbers. He's rapidly becoming one of the top players in base ball.
Buttercup Dickerson, Cincinnati Reds* (2-46-.259-0) - He has declined every year since his spectacular rookie season. However, he's only 21 years old so there's still time for him to return to that level. Probably will be a highly sought after free agent.
Mike Dorgan, Boston Red Caps (1-52-.236-4) - Dorgan suffered from a season-long slump that Boston hopes was only an anomaly.
Charlie Eden, Chicago White Stockings (2-35-.234-0) - He seems like he'd be better as a bench player if Chicago could find someone better.
Joe Hornung, Buffalo Bisons (1-25-.190-0) - In his second season, this 23-year-old regressed rather than improving, so there are serious questions about whether he'll be part of the long-term plan.
Charley Jones, Providence Grays (1-35-.270-1) - He actually got the most playing time at both left field and center field for the Grays, which shows just how desperate and unsettled this team is.
Al Thake, Troy Trojans (0-25-.205-2) - Troy thought they were getting a solid-hitting veteran outfielder, but that guy was nowhere to be found this season. By far the worst performance of his career.
George Wood, Worcester Ruby Legs (1-38-.220-1) - His rookie year wasn't too great, but at least he gives them some chance of improving next year at this position.
And the award for best left fielder of 1880 goes to... ABNER DALRYMPLE OF THE CLEVELAND BLUES. No contest this time, as Dalrymple has won this award in all three seasons of his careeer and has opened up quite a gap between him and the next-best left fielder.
Left Field
1871 - George Bechtel, Philadelphia Athletics (1-22-.333-6)
1872 - George Bechtel, Philadelphia Athletics (1-33-.333-9)
1873 - Al Thake, Brooklyn Atlantics (1-49-.344-5)
1874 - Steve King, New York Mutuals (1-71-.359-2)
1875 - Andy Leonard, Philadelphia Athletics (0-56-.309-13)
1876 - Count Gedney, Hartford Dark Blues (2-45-.342-4)
1877 - George Bechtel, Cincinnati Reds (0-34-.298-6)
1878 - Abner Dalrymple, Milwaukee Grays (0-23-.303-1)
1879 - Abner Dalrymple, Cleveland Blues (1-31-.332-0)
1880 - Abner Dalrymple, Cleveland Blues (1-51-.353-0)
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