1893 Cleveland Infants - A Deeper Look
Posted 10-15-2009 at 09:08 PM by NYY #23
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The Cleveland Infants captured the Western League title by two games over the Chicago Pirates with a 94-56 record, heading into a World Series match-up against the New York Giants, who finished the season at 82-68.
The Infants, led by a talented trio of Hughie Jennings, Ed Delahanty, and Reddy Mack all entering into their prime. The Infants had a balanced team, with the second best offense in the league behind the Pirates, and the best pitching staff, led by Jersey Bakely (34-13, 2.48 ERA), Charlie Hodnett (30-18, 2.66 ERA), and Red Ehret (26-22, 3.21 ERA).
The Infants polished off the Giants in 5 games to capture their first World Championship.
A look at their team leaders:
The Infants, led by a talented trio of Hughie Jennings, Ed Delahanty, and Reddy Mack all entering into their prime. The Infants had a balanced team, with the second best offense in the league behind the Pirates, and the best pitching staff, led by Jersey Bakely (34-13, 2.48 ERA), Charlie Hodnett (30-18, 2.66 ERA), and Red Ehret (26-22, 3.21 ERA).
The Infants polished off the Giants in 5 games to capture their first World Championship.
A look at their team leaders:
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