LEAGUE HISTORY Tuesday, 10/24/1887
LEAGUE HISTORY
American League Rookie Of The Year: Will Sawyer (CLE)! He had a record of 34-10 with an ERA of 1.97 and 3 shutouts. In 45 games started, he pitched 393.2 innings, fanning 188 and walking 103 batters. National League Rookie Of The Year: John Coleman (PHI)! He had a record of 28-13 with an ERA of 2.55 and 5 shutouts. In 46 games started, he pitched 401.2 innings, fanning 116 and walking 49 batters. American League Pitcher Of The Year: Will Sawyer (CLE)! He had a record of 34-10 with an ERA of 1.97 and 3 shutouts. In 45 games started, he pitched 393.2 innings, fanning 188 and walking 103 batters. American League Hitter Of The Year: Dan Brouthers (WAS)! He batted .382 in 589 AB, with 13 homers and 114 RBI. National League Pitcher Of The Year: Tim Keefe (BRO)! He had a record of 52-46 with an ERA of 0.44 and 3 shutouts. In 98 games started, he pitched 893.1 innings, fanning 332 and walking 388 batters. National League Hitter Of The Year: Dave Orr (BRO)! He batted .387 in 639 AB, with 4 homers and 108 RBI. American League Gold Glove Award Winners: Pitcher: John Reccius (LOU) Catcher: Cal Broughton (CLE) First Base: Joe Start (PRO) Second Base: Pop Smith (SLA) Third Base: Mike Muldoon (CLE) Shortstop: Fred Mann (SLA) Leftfield: Jud Birchall (PHA) Centerfield: Bill Crowley (PHA) Rightfield: Bob Blakiston (PHA) National League Gold Glove Award Winners: Pitcher: Tip O'neill (NYG) Catcher: Pat Deasley (SLN) First Base: Roger Connor (NYG) Second Base: Hugh Nicol (SLN) Third Base: Piggy Ward (PHI) Shortstop: Pop Corkhill (CIN) Leftfield: Jack Manning (PHI) Centerfield: Paul Radford (BSN) Rightfield: Conny Doyle (PHI) American League Standings : (Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA) East Detroit 84 78 .519 -- .223 2.35 Providence 79 83 .488 5 .234 2.73 Louisville 65 97 .401 19 .236 2.90 Baltimore 49 113 .302 35 .224 3.37 West Washington 118 44 .728 -- .280 2.37 Cleveland 102 60 .630 16 .246 2.31 Philadelphia (A) 78 84 .481 40 .233 2.39 St. Louis (A) 73 89 .451 45 .224 2.96 National League Standings : (Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA) East Cincinnati 87 75 .537 -- .232 2.63 Pittsburgh 82 80 .506 5 .237 2.43 Philadelphia (N) 79 83 .488 8 .239 2.85 Boston (N) 74 88 .457 13 .224 2.85 West New York (N) 90 72 .556 -- .239 2.51 Chicago (N) 85 77 .525 5 .238 2.96 Brooklyn 84 78 .519 6 .238 2.80 St. Louis (N) 67 95 .414 23 .225 3.64 Playoffs : LCS : Detroit (4) against Washington (3) Cincinnati (3) against New York (N) (4) World Series : New York (N) (2) against Detroit (4) TOP 5 in BATTING AVG : .387 Dave Orr( AL,NL) .382 Dan Brouthers( NL,AL) .337 Buttercup Dickerson( AL,NL) .322 John O'rourke( AL,NL) .321 Ed Swartwood( AL) TOP 5 in HOMERUNS : 13 Dan Brouthers( NL,AL) 9 Paul Hines( NL,AL) 9 Billy Reid( AL) 8 Fred Dunlap( NL) 8 Jerry Denny( NL,AL) TOP 5 in RBI : 114 Dan Brouthers( NL,AL) 108 Dave Orr( AL,NL) 104 Jim O'rourke( NL,AL) 101 Hardy Richardson( NL,AL) 99 Dave Eggler( NL) TOP 5 in ERA : 0.34 Jim Whitney( NL,NL) 0.44 Tim Keefe( AL,NL) 0.67 Larry Corcoran( NL,NL) 1.77 James Burke( NL,AL) 1.97 Will Sawyer( NL,AL) TOP 5 in WINS : 52 Tim Keefe( AL,NL) 51 Larry Corcoran( NL,NL) 44 Jim Whitney( NL,NL) 34 Fred Goldsmith( NL,NL) 34 Will Sawyer( NL,AL) TOP 5 in SAVES : 18 Myron Allen() 10 Art Hagan( NL) 9 Lem Hunter( NL,AL) 6 Frank Mcintyre( NL) 4 Gracie Pierce()
1884 RECAP:
American League Rookie Of The Year: James Burke (WAS)! He had a record of 30-7 with an ERA of 1.78 and 7 shutouts. In 42 games started, he pitched 368.1 innings, fanning 219 and walking 17 batters. National League Rookie Of The Year: Charlie Buffinton (BSN)! He had a record of 26-11 with an ERA of 2.11 and 3 shutouts. In 42 games started, he pitched 370.1 innings, fanning 173 and walking 68 batters. American League Pitcher Of The Year: James Burke (WAS)! He had a record of 30-7 with an ERA of 1.78 and 7 shutouts. In 42 games started, he pitched 368.1 innings, fanning 219 and walking 17 batters. American League Hitter Of The Year: Dan Brouthers (WAS)! He batted .334 in 572 AB, with 1 homers and 88 RBI. National League Pitcher Of The Year: Fred Goldsmith (CHN)! He had a record of 28-8 with an ERA of 1.90 and 5 shutouts. In 38 games started, he pitched 335.2 innings, fanning 101 and walking 33 batters. National League Hitter Of The Year: Dave Orr (BRO)! He batted .355 in 634 AB, with 9 homers and 100 RBI. American League Gold Glove Award Winners: Pitcher: Harry Salisbury (BAL) Catcher: Fleet Walker (CLE) First Base: Wally Andrews (PRO) Second Base: Jimmy Wolf (LOU) Third Base: Herm Doscher (BAL) Shortstop: Steve Bellan (PHA) Leftfield: Joe Quinn (PHA) Centerfield: Pete Hotaling (CLE) Rightfield: Jim Fogarty (WAS) National League Gold Glove Award Winners: Pitcher: Peek-a-boo Veach (PHI) Catcher: Sy Sutcliffe (CHN) First Base: Dave Orr (BRO) Second Base: Frank Fennelly (BRO) Third Base: Piggy Ward (PHI) Shortstop: Pop Corkhill (CIN) Leftfield: Tommy Mccarthy (BSN) Centerfield: Cap Anson (CHN) Rightfield: John O'brien (BSN) American League Standings : (Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA) East Louisville 92 70 .568 -- .275 2.99 Detroit 82 80 .506 10 .241 2.62 Providence 80 82 .494 12 .231 2.89 Baltimore 46 116 .284 46 .212 3.23 West Washington 97 65 .599 -- .259 2.51 Philadelphia (A) 90 72 .556 7 .251 2.91 Cleveland 84 78 .519 13 .274 3.19 St. Louis (A) 77 85 .475 20 .256 3.15 National League Standings : (Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA) East Cincinnati 81 81 .500 -- .252 2.96 Boston (N) 80 82 .494 1 .247 2.59 Pittsburgh 68 94 .420 13 .241 2.88 Philadelphia (N) 65 97 .401 16 .246 3.25 West Chicago (N) 101 61 .623 -- .267 2.92 Brooklyn 90 72 .556 11 .262 2.66 St. Louis (N) 90 72 .556 11 .258 3.22 New York (N) 73 89 .451 28 .262 3.45 Playoffs : LCS : Louisville (4) against Washington (3) Cincinnati (0) against Chicago (N) (4) World Series : Chicago (N) (4) against Louisville (2) TOP 5 in BATTING AVG : .355 Dave Orr(,NL) .339 Oyster Burns( SLN,NL) .334 Dan Brouthers(,AL) .332 Abner Dalrymple(,NL) .329 Tommy Mccarthy( BSN,NL) TOP 5 in HOMERUNS : 9 Dave Orr(,NL) 8 Podge Weihe() 8 Jack Rowe(,AL) 7 Mike Dorgan() 6 Charlie Bennett(,AL) TOP 5 in RBI : 100 Dave Orr(,NL) 96 Oyster Burns( SLN,NL) 96 Cap Anson(,NL) 95 Chippy Mcgarr( CHN) 95 Jack Rowe(,AL) TOP 5 in ERA : 1.78 James Burke(,AL) 1.90 Fred Goldsmith(,NL) 2.11 Charlie Buffinton(,NL) 2.22 Bobby Mathews(,AL) 2.23 Hardie Henderson() TOP 5 in WINS : 30 James Burke(,AL) 29 Bobby Mathews(,AL) 28 Fred Goldsmith(,NL) 26 Charlie Buffinton(,NL) 26 Curry Foley(,AL) TOP 5 in SAVES : 15 Tip O'neill() 11 Frank Buttery( PHA) 11 Ren Deagle() 10 George Radbourn() 8 Foghorn Bradley( CIN)
1885 RECAP:
American League Rookie Of The Year: Charlie Geggus (BAL)! He had a record of 35-10 with an ERA of 1.54 and 8 shutouts. In 46 games started, he pitched 402.1 innings, fanning 341 and walking 57 batters. National League Rookie Of The Year: Sam Thompson (PIT)! He batted .343 in 610 AB, with 6 homers and 80 RBI. American League Pitcher Of The Year: Charlie Geggus (BAL)! He had a record of 35-10 with an ERA of 1.54 and 8 shutouts. In 46 games started, he pitched 402.1 innings, fanning 341 and walking 57 batters. American League Hitter Of The Year: Pete Browning (LOU)! He batted .346 in 593 AB, with 6 homers and 100 RBI. National League Pitcher Of The Year: Charlie Buffinton (BSN)! He had a record of 24-16 with an ERA of 2.26 and 4 shutouts. In 46 games started, he pitched 403 innings, fanning 181 and walking 78 batters. National League Hitter Of The Year: King Kelly (CHN)! He batted .334 in 587 AB, with 6 homers and 86 RBI. American League Gold Glove Award Winners: Pitcher: Bobby Mathews (PHA) Catcher: Ned Williamson (BAL) First Base: Harry Stovey (PHA) Second Base: Mike Moynahan (PHA) Third Base: Jack O'brien (PHA) Shortstop: Cub Stricker (PHA) Leftfield: Chief Zimmer (BAL) Centerfield: Bill Johnson (BAL) Rightfield: Curt Welch (BAL) National League Gold Glove Award Winners: Pitcher: Bill Hutchison (SLN) Catcher: Fred Carroll (BRO) First Base: Billy O'brien (SLN) Second Base: Frank Fennelly (BRO) Third Base: Piggy Ward (PHI) Shortstop: Dasher Troy (NYG) Leftfield: Orator Shaffer (BSN) Centerfield: Blondie Purcell (SLN) Rightfield: Tommy Mccarthy (BSN) American League Standings : (Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA) East Baltimore 93 69 .574 -- .264 2.91 Louisville 84 78 .519 9 .275 3.54 Providence 68 94 .420 25 .245 3.35 Detroit 67 95 .414 26 .254 2.98 West Philadelphia (A) 90 72 .556 -- .259 3.37 Washington 86 76 .531 4 .242 2.72 Cleveland 85 77 .525 5 .283 3.28 St. Louis (A) 75 87 .463 15 .249 3.51 National League Standings : (Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA) East Boston (N) 88 74 .543 -- .278 3.26 Pittsburgh 75 87 .463 13 .263 3.68 Philadelphia (N) 72 90 .444 16 .260 3.66 Cincinnati 67 95 .414 21 .244 3.52 West Chicago (N) 97 65 .599 -- .271 3.07 New York (N) 87 75 .537 10 .291 3.55 Brooklyn 82 80 .506 15 .257 3.27 St. Louis (N) 80 82 .494 17 .250 3.72 Playoffs : LCS : Philadelphia (A) (4) against Baltimore (2) Boston (N) (0) against Chicago (N) (4) World Series : Chicago (N) (4) against Philadelphia (A) (0) TOP 5 in BATTING AVG : .357 Ed Swartwood(PIT,NL) .350 Roger Connor(NYG,NL) .346 Pete Browning(LOU,AL) .343 Sam Thompson( PIT,NL) .336 Cap Anson(CHN,NL) TOP 5 in HOMERUNS : 10 Tom Brown(PHA,AL) 9 John O'rourke(BRO) 7 Jerry Denny(PRO) 7 Podge Weihe(CIN) 7 Frank Mclaughlin(PIT) TOP 5 in RBI : 110 Harry Moore(PIT) 107 Paul Hines( BSN) 103 Fred Dunlap(CLE,AL) 101 Dave Orr(BRO) 100 Pete Browning(LOU,AL) TOP 5 in ERA : 1.54 Charlie Geggus(BAL,AL) 2.08 Bob Black(LOU,AL) 2.22 Fred Goldsmith(CHN,NL) 2.26 Charlie Buffinton(BSN,NL) 2.44 George Bradley(PHA) TOP 5 in WINS : 35 Charlie Geggus(BAL,AL) 26 Curry Foley(WAS,AL) 25 George Bradley(PHA) 24 Alex Voss(SLA,AL) 24 Charlie Buffinton(BSN,NL) TOP 5 in SAVES : 11 Bill Nelson(NYG) 9 John Horan(BAL) 9 Gus Shallix(PHI) 9 Al Atkinson(PIT,NL) 8 Sam Kimber(CHN)
1886 RECAP:
American League Rookie Of The Year: Jocko Flynn (SLA)! He had a record of 21-13 with an ERA of 2.44 and 2 shutouts. In 38 games started, he pitched 324.2 innings, fanning 179 and walking 70 batters. National League Rookie Of The Year: Nat Hudson (PIT)! He had a record of 22-14 with an ERA of 3.17 and 3 shutouts. In 40 games started, he pitched 349.2 innings, fanning 127 and walking 64 batters. American League Pitcher Of The Year: Charlie Geggus (BAL)! He had a record of 34-9 with an ERA of 1.60 and 7 shutouts. In 46 games started, he pitched 405.2 innings, fanning 301 and walking 66 batters. American League Hitter Of The Year: Dan Brouthers (WAS)! He batted .322 in 587 AB, with 4 homers and 63 RBI. National League Pitcher Of The Year: Pete Meegan (CHN)! He had a record of 28-7 with an ERA of 2.11 and 6 shutouts. In 40 games started, he pitched 349.1 innings, fanning 171 and walking 47 batters. National League Hitter Of The Year: Dave Orr (BRO)! He batted .375 in 640 AB, with 5 homers and 97 RBI. American League Gold Glove Award Winners: Pitcher: John Reccius (LOU) Catcher: Pat Deasley (PHA) First Base: Martin Powell (DET) Second Base: Arthur Irwin (PRO) Third Base: Denny Lyons (BAL) Shortstop: George Pinkney (CLE) Leftfield: Chief Zimmer (BAL) Centerfield: Bill Johnson (BAL) Rightfield: Tom Brown (PHA) National League Gold Glove Award Winners: Pitcher: Frank Meinke (BRO) Catcher: Sy Sutcliffe (CHN) First Base: Roger Connor (SLN) Second Base: Frank Fennelly (BRO) Third Base: Piggy Ward (PHI) Shortstop: Jimmy Ryan (PHI) Leftfield: Thomas Gorman (CHN) Centerfield: Cap Anson (CHN) Rightfield: Sandy Griffin (PHI) American League Standings : (Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA) East Baltimore 100 62 .617 -- .259 2.76 Louisville 86 76 .531 14 .276 3.41 Detroit 77 85 .475 23 .247 2.53 Providence 54 108 .333 46 .234 3.58 West Washington 92 70 .568 -- .256 2.91 Philadelphia (A) 83 79 .512 9 .251 3.47 Cleveland 82 80 .506 10 .272 3.40 St. Louis (A) 74 88 .457 18 .241 3.04 National League Standings : (Name W L PCT GB AVG ERA) East Boston (N) 84 78 .519 -- .268 3.09 Pittsburgh 83 79 .512 1 .268 3.14 Philadelphia (N) 75 87 .463 9 .258 3.43 Cincinnati 71 91 .438 13 .245 3.35 West Chicago (N) 95 67 .586 -- .246 2.85 Brooklyn 88 74 .543 7 .267 3.27 St. Louis (N) 77 85 .475 18 .246 3.45 New York (N) 75 87 .463 20 .269 3.64 Playoffs : LCS : Washington (1) against Baltimore (4) Boston (N) (1) against Chicago (N) (4) World Series : Chicago (N) (4) against Baltimore (2) TOP 5 in BATTING AVG : .375 Dave Orr(BRO,NL) .341 Sam Thompson(PIT,NL) .338 Orator Shaffer(BSN,NL) .338 Mike Dorgan(NYG,NL) .336 Pete Browning(LOU,AL) TOP 5 in HOMERUNS : 10 George Gore(BRO,NL) 8 Harry Stovey(PHA,AL) 8 Danny Richardson(WAS) 6 Oyster Burns(SLN,NL) 6 Jimmy Wolf(LOU) TOP 5 in RBI : 103 Fred Dunlap(CLE,AL) 101 Curt Welch(BAL) 100 Paul Hines(BSN,NL) 97 George Gore(BRO,NL) 97 Oyster Burns(SLN,NL) TOP 5 in ERA : 1.60 Charlie Geggus(BAL,AL) 2.02 Bob Black(LOU,AL) 2.03 Dick Burns(DET) 2.04 Jack (da) Jones(DET) 2.11 Pete Meegan(CHN,NL) TOP 5 in WINS : 34 Charlie Geggus(BAL,AL) 28 Pete Meegan(CHN,NL) 27 Art Thompson(CIN,NL) 25 Will Sawyer(CLE,AL) 24 Charlie Buffinton(BSN,NL) TOP 5 in SAVES : 16 Joe Connors(NYG) 14 George Radbourn(DET) 10 Jim Chatterton(PHA,AL) 10 John Fox(BAL) 9 Lem Hunter(CLE)
1887 RECAP:
American League Rookie Of The Year: Mike Tiernan (KC)! He batted .304 in 570 AB, with 8 homers and 74 RBI. National League Rookie Of The Year: George Van haltren (NYG)! He batted .308 in 546 AB, with 1 homers and 49 RBI. American League Pitcher Of The Year: Charlie Geggus (BAL)! He had a record of 33-8 with an ERA of 1.99 and 7 shutouts. In 46 games started, he pitched 406.1 innings, fanning 370 and walking 81 batters. American League Hitter Of The Year: Harry Stovey (PHA)! He batted .316 in 553 AB, with 20 homers and 111 RBI. National League Pitcher Of The Year: The only Nolan (BRO)! He had a record of 28-10 with an ERA of 1.87 and 6 shutouts. In 44 games started, he pitched 389 innings, fanning 192 and walking 35 batters. National League Hitter Of The Year: Dave Orr (BRO)! He batted .370 in 640 AB, with 8 homers and 97 RBI. American League Gold Glove Award Winners: Pitcher: John Henry (KC) Catcher: Tom Lynch (LOU) First Base: Harry Stovey (PHA) Second Base: Arthur Irwin (KC) Third Base: Denny Lyons (BAL) Shortstop: George Pinkney (CLE) Leftfield: Chief Zimmer (BAL) Centerfield: Bill Johnson (BAL) Rightfield: Bernie Graham (BAL) National League Gold Glove Award Winners: Pitcher: Art Thompson (CIN) Catcher: Fred Carroll (BRO) First Base: Jim Tray (CHN) Second Base: Joe Miller (BRO) Third Base: Piggy Ward (PHI) Shortstop: Jimmy Ryan (PHI) Leftfield: Orator Shaffer (BSN) Centerfield: Paul Radford (BSN) Rightfield: Tommy Mccarthy (BSN)

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