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TEAM-BY-TEAM PROFILES - 1882 BEADLE BASE BALL PLAYER
NATIONAL LEAGUE
BOSTON RED CAPS (49-34 in 1881; champions in 1879-80)
They were a little off their 1879-80 pace last year, but could be right back on top if the Big Three can get some help with the hitting.
8 C Cal McVey (1-41-.331-13) - One of the best hitters in base ball, and the career leader in hits with 1,146. At age 32, he still seems to have some good years left, although this is the last year of his contract with Boston.
50 1B John Morrill (2-25-.219-3) - He's had two straight dismal seasons for the Red Caps, and seems to be hurting rather than helping the team.
11 2B Ross Barnes (1-49-.368-9) - He won his third MVH Award last season, and is without question of the league's best hitters.
29 SS Sadie Houck (2-27-.267-1) - He's a solid starter at shortstop.
5 3B Cap Anson (2-64-.356-11) - He and Barnes are the premier players in professional base ball.
37 LF Mike Dorgan (1-50-.267-1) - A solid part of Boston's attack, but nothing particularly special.
13 CF John O'Rourke (0-35-.221-0) - What happened? He was great for his first two seasons, and suddenly fell apart last year in his third season.
19 RF Fred Lewis (0-18-.200-0) - They've had trouble filling the third outfield spot, so this 23-year-old is going to get a chance to step up.
9 P Curry Foley (27-21, 2.36; lifetime 89-58 record) - He's gradually gaining recognition as one of the very best left-handed pitchers out there.
17 P Jim Tyng (0-0, 3.00 in 3 IP; lifetime 1-0 record) - Their #2 pitcher Foghorn Bradley jumped to the new Association, so the untested Tyng will get a chance to start for Boston.
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