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HITTERS BY POSITION - THIRD BASE
(asterisked players will be free agents this offseason)
National League
Cap Anson, Boston Red Caps (3-61-.330-17) - Not the greatest year he's ever had, but that only shows how ridiculously high his standards are. Has one more year on his contract with Boston.
Steve Bellan, Detroit Wolverines* (2-39-.223-3) - A very good fielder and relatively poor hitter. He wasn't offered a contract extension by Detroit, so look for him with one of the new teams in 1883.
Roger Connor, Troy Trojans* (3-69-.296-1) - This 25-year-old has a ton of potential, and seems to be on the brink of superstardom. Could be a steal for whichever team picks him up.
Jerry Denny, Providence Grays (1-42-.243-0) - This young man has yet to achieve his potential with Providence, but still has shown himself to be a solid third baseman for them.
Frank Hankinson, Chicago White Stockings (0-23-.213-1) - For a career .202 hitter, he's certainly gotten a lot of big league at-bats. At least he's a good fielder at third base.
Arlie Latham, Buffalo Bisons (3-37-.271-32) - He has developed into one of the best young players on the Buffalo squad. A very good fielder as well, and he's still only 22 years old.
Fred Mann, Worcester Ruby Legs* (4-28-.224-1) - A relatively promising young man who'd probably be more at home in the outfield, he'll probably find a starting job with some team next season.
Fred Waterman, Cleveland Blues (1-39-.223-5) - He returned from a serious leg injury, but did not do well. Some suggest that at nearly 37 years old he might be washed up.
American Association
Ed Brown, St. Louis Brown Stockings (0-15-.173-0) - A complete disaster, he is very unlikely to see playing time in 1883.
Hick Carpenter, Pittsburgh Alleghenys (1-48-.308-0) - Came over in a midseason trade with Worcester, and was one of Pittsburgh's best hitters (.347) after the deal. They expect him to be one of their anchors for years to come.
Charlie Hodes, Cincinnati Red Stockings* (3-42-.219-1) - He hadn't played regularly in five years when Cincinnati rescued him from oblivion. Although he plans to test the open market, it seems unlikely that he'll find another team willing to give him the same chance.
Jim Holdsworth, Philadelphia Athletics* (0-37-.253-5) - He did a serviceable job with the last-place Athletics in 1882, but reportedly wants to play for a contending team.
Jimmy Say, Louisville Eclipse (3-77-.250-1) - This 19-year-old turned out to be somewhat better than expected, both at the plate and in the field. Has become a higher-profile player than his older brother Lou, who is a backup with Troy.
John Shetzline, Baltimore Orioles (0-39-.239-0) - This slick-fielding 29-year-old played rather well for a player with no previous experience.
And the awards for best third basemen of 1882 go to... CAP ANSON OF THE BOSTON RED CAPS in the National League, and HICK CARPENTER OF THE PITTSBURGH ALLEGHENYS in the American Association. This is Anson's tenth overall award (including five as a first baseman), and his fourth consecutive as the best third baseman. It is Carpenter's first award.
Third Base
1871 - Levi Meyerle, Philadelphia Athletics (0-25-.400-3)
1872 - Cap Anson, Brooklyn Atlantics (0-37-.434-11)
1873 - Fred Waterman, Brooklyn Atlantics (2-50-.323-10)
1874 - Fred Waterman, Brooklyn Atlantics (0-47-.366-7)
1875 - Fred Waterman, Brooklyn Atlantics (3-44-.330-7)
1876 - Levi Meyerle, Chicago White Stockings (2-53-.394-7)
1877 - Fred Waterman, Hartford Dark Blues (0-28-.325-11)
1878 - Levi Meyerle, Chicago White Stockings (1-31-.323-5)
1879 - Cap Anson, Boston Red Caps (3-52-.389-14)
1880 - Cap Anson, Boston Red Caps (1-45-.348-9)
1881 - Cap Anson, Boston Red Caps (2-64-.356-11)
1882 - NL - Cap Anson, Boston Red Caps (3-62-.330-17) / AA - Hick Carpenter, Worcester-Pittsburgh (1-48-.308-0)
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