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Rookie of the Year Award - Nominees
National League
Hugh "One Arm" Daily, Buffalo Bisons - RHP (15-10, 2.47) - This rather disagreeable young man looks like he could become a star pitcher for the Buffalo club.
John Irwin, Worcester Ruby Legs - SS-3B (1-21-.243-4) - Unfortunately, this 21-year-old was forced to replace his own brother in the lineup, as older brother Arthur succumbed to a career-threatening injury midway through the year. Nevertheless, he stepped in and did a solid job.
Mike Muldoon, Cleveland Blues - OF-IF (2-29-.221-0) - This versatile utility man did a solid job for Cleveland in 1882, and made a compelling case for more playing time in 1883.
John Schappert, Cleveland Blues - RHP (12-10, 2.49) - At age 28, he's not a typical rookie, but he had a solid season for the Blues nevertheless.
Sam Wise, Detroit Wolverines - SS-2B (1-41-.271-11) - This 25-year-old middle infielder was a solid hitter and a very good fielder this year, and helped the Wolverines come very close to their first pennant ever.
American Association
Tom Brown, Baltimore Orioles - OF (2-50-.323-0) - In most years, his rookie season would be all the talk of base ball, but this year he was overshadowed by an even better outfielder.
Pete Browning, Louisville Eclipse - OF (5-62-.403-11) - A season for the ages for this young man. He could be base ball's big star for years to come.
Bert Dorr, St. Louis Brown Stockings - RHP (24-13, 2.22) - One of St. Louis' two great rookie pitchers who kept them near the top of the standings all season.
Jumbo McGinnis, St. Louis Brown Stockings - RHP (18-10, 1.59) - The other half of the amazing pitching duo in St. Louis.
Ed Whiting, Baltimore Orioles - C (0-48-.326-0) - A great season, and a very unexpected one. If he can maintain anything close to this level of play he'll be a star for years to come.
And the 1882 Rookies of the Year are.... HUGH DAILY in the National League, and PETE BROWNING in the American Association. Browning was a unanimous choice, while Sam Wise finished a close second in the NL. Both Daily and Browning seem to have superstar potential; indeed, Browning already looks like a superstar.
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
1881 - Ed Swartwood, Buffalo
1882 - NL - Hugh Daily, Buffalo / AA - Pete Browning, Louisville
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