Best MLB Players of 1878, Ranked by NUT
1878 seasonPaul Hines (PRO) was the most productive hitter in MLB in 1878 by NUT at +2.0, and Will White (CIN) the most productive pitcher at +0.8.
0 of 56 qualified hitters and 0 of 14 qualified pitchers graded S for the season.
Chicago White Stockings (30-30) had the highest team NUT at +6.2; the best record belonged to Boston Red Caps (41-19), #5 by team NUT.
19th century. Short schedules, rule changes nearly every year, pitchers throwing from 50 feet until 1893.
Best by league
League by the player's final club. By NUT, not award voting.
Top 10 hitters and pitchers
| # | Player | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul HinesPRO · X | +2.0 | |
| 2 | George ShaferIND · X | +1.9 | |
| 3 | Joe StartCHC · 1B | +1.7 | |
| 4 | Abner DalrympleMIL · X | +1.7 | |
| 5 | Bob FergusonCHC · SS | +1.6 | |
| 6 | Tom YorkPRO · X | +1.6 | |
| 7 | Cap AnsonCHC · X | +1.6 | |
| 8 | Dick HighamPRO · X | +1.3 | |
| 9 | Lew BrownPRO · C | +1.3 | |
| 10 | Charley JonesCIN · X | +1.3 |
| # | Player | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Will WhiteCIN · P | +0.8 | |
| 2 | Tommy BondBSN · P | +0.7 | |
| 3 | Terry LarkinCHC · P | +0.6 | |
| 4 | Bobby MitchellCIN · P | +0.2 | |
| 5 | John WardPRO · SS | +0.1 | |
| 6 | Sam WeaverMIL · P | +0.1 | |
| 7 | Jim McCormickIND · P | +0.0 | |
| 8 | Laurie ReisCHC · P | +0.0 | |
| 9 | Tricky NicholsPRO · P | -0.1 | |
| 10 | The Only NolanIND · P | -0.1 |
All 6 teams by NUT
| # | Team | W-L | Hit | Pitch | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHC | 30-30 | +5.6 | +0.6 | +6.2 | C |
| 2 | CIN | 37-23 | +2.1 | +1.0 | +3.1 | C |
| 3 | PRO | 33-27 | +2.3 | -1.2 | +1.0 | C |
| 4 | MIL | 15-45 | -1.2 | -0.4 | -1.6 | D |
| 5 | BSN | 41-19 | -3.4 | +0.7 | -2.7 | D |
| 6 | IND | 24-36 | -2.6 | -0.4 | -2.9 | D |
How the 1878 season is ranked
Season NUT is one number for production against that season's league average. 0.0 is league average; defense is left out. Players need 100 plate appearances or 25 innings to qualify. Team NUT is the sum of its qualified players. Seasons before 1901 ran 60 to 140 games, so values sit lower than in a 162-game season.