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Originally Posted by blubbla
I take it the Quakers have no 2B to write home about...
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What are you talking about?
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
BALTIMORE ORIOLES (42-31 in 1882)
Baltimore did surprisingly well in 1882, mostly on the strength of Ed Whiting and Tom Brown. Those two are back in 1883, but the Orioles have reworked most of their lineup, with some relatively anonymous rookies and one big free agent pickup - "Orator Jim" O'Rourke from the Chicago White Stockings. Look for them to do well, but still finish behind the top teams.
7 C Ed Whiting (0-48-.326-0) - He was an unexpected star last season. If he can keep up this level of production, Baltimore will be thrilled.
25 1B Joe Hornung (0-6-.129-0 with Buffalo; lifetime .209 hitter) - He'll probably split time with Count Sensenderfer, the veteran who played at first last season.
1 2B Thorny Hawkes (0-6-.195-0 with Troy; lifetime .206 hitter) - He's a very good fielder, although he's not going to help Baltimore much with his bat.
30 SS Jim O'Rourke (4-58-.268-0 with Chicago; lifetime .314 hitter) - This veteran star surprised some observers by signing with Baltimore, where he won't be the catcher. Still, he should help the team at whatever position he plays.
31 3B Jerry McCormick (rookie) - This relative unknown will fill out Baltimore's new-look infield.
38 LF Billy Reid (rookie) - This 25-year-old is a relative unknown.
26 LF Pete Gillespie (0-25-.237-0 with Troy; lifetime .230 hitter) - He'll split time with Reid, although if either of them does well look for them to start getting all the playing time.
2 CF Tom Brown (2-50-.323-0) - He had a spectacular rookie year last season, and looks like he could be the answer in Baltimore for years to come.
17 RF Phil Baker (rookie) - Another relative unknown who's getting his chance.
40 RHP Terry Larkin (23-18, 2.23 in 1882; lifetime 26-27 record) - This 35-year-old finally got his chance in 1882, and did an excellent job.
35 RHP Bill Wise (6-1, 1.99 as a rookie) - He did well as a part-time starter, and is being rewarded with more playing time.