1877 Award Winners Announced!
The award winners for 1877 came from a pair of teams that had high hopes for the season but failed to deliver. Neither of these players were to blame, as they were chosen the best in their field.
Batter of the Year
RF John Nero (CHW): .353-.395-.435, 90 H, 13 2B, 12 SB, 13 BB
John Nero of the Chicago White Stockings was chosen as the league’s best batter for 1877. Nero led the National League in batting average, and was among the league leaders in hits, doubles, walks, and stolen bases. Nero played solid defense for Chicago, having signed with the team last winter after the Mutuals of New York disbanded. Nero was similarly honored by the National Association after the 1873 season.
Pitcher of the Year
SP John Storey (BOS): 22-19, 2.49 ERA, 351 IP, 94 K, 26 CG, 2 SHO
The Boston Red Caps didn’t know exactly what they’d be getting out of Storey this season, and they got as much as they could’ve hoped for. Storey led the National League in wins and strikeouts. He also started more games and completed more of them than any other pitcher in the league. At 23 years of age, Storey appears to have a tremendous career as a big league pitcher ahead of him.