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Rookie of the Year Award - Nominees
Tom Burns, Chicago White Stockings - IF (0-35-.311-1) - They couldn't decide where to play this talented 23-year-old, so he saw significant time at first, second and short. His natural position is third base, so he could end up anywhere. One thing is for certain, though - he showed himself to be a very good hitter.
Roger Connor, Troy Trojans - 3B (4-64-.304-1) - This talented left-hander is very popular in Troy, and excelled even though he's playing out of position at third base.
Larry Corcoran, Chicago White Stockings - RHP (38-18, 1.83) - What an amazing first season this 21-year-old had. He kept Chicago in contention practically by himself, and dominated the rest of the league. Look for him to be a top pitcher for years to come.
Fred Dunlap, Cleveland Blues - 2B (2-52-.254-0) - A slick-fielding infielder who appears to have the potential to develop into an excellent hitter as well.
Ned Hanlon, Cleveland Blues - CF (0-42-.285-0) - Looks like a very good player and natural leader. Without question one of the better fielders in the league.
And the 1880 Rookie of the Year is.... LARRY CORCORAN, with Roger Connor of Troy as the runner-up. Connor would have won the award in many seasons, but this year Corcoran was just amazing. Corcoran is the first pitcher to win the award since Bobby Mitchell in 1877.
Rookie of the Year
1871 - Dickie Flowers, Troy
1872 - Frank McCarton, Middletown
1873 - Jack Manning, Boston
1874 - Steve Brady, Hartford
1875 - Sam Weaver, Philadelphia (W)
1876 - Foghorn Bradley, Boston
1877 - Bobby Mitchell, Cincinnati
1878 - Buttercup Dickerson, Cincinnati
1879 - Dan Brouthers, Troy
1880 - Larry Corcoran, Chicago
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