Best MLB Players of 1879, Ranked by NUT
1879 seasonPaul Hines (PRO) was the most productive hitter in MLB in 1879 by NUT at +3.2, and John Ward (PRO) the most productive pitcher at +1.7.
0 of 87 qualified hitters and 0 of 17 qualified pitchers graded S for the season.
Providence Grays (59-25) had both the best record and the highest team NUT at +11.9.
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 | +3.2 | |
| 2 | Charley JonesBSN · X | +3.2 | |
| 3 | King KellyCIN · 3B | +2.7 | |
| 4 | John O'RourkeBSN · X | +2.7 | |
| 5 | Jim O'RourkePRO · X | +2.7 | |
| 6 | Ned WilliamsonCHC · 3B | +2.0 | |
| 7 | Tom YorkPRO · X | +1.9 | |
| 8 | Deacon WhiteCIN · C | +1.7 | |
| 9 | Joe StartPRO · 1B | +1.4 | |
| 10 | Buttercup DickersonCIN · X | +1.4 |
| # | Player | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John WardPRO · SS | +1.7 | |
| 2 | Bill McGunnigleBUF · RF | +0.5 | |
| 3 | Fred GoldsmithTRO · P | +0.4 | |
| 4 | Curry FoleyBSN · RF | +0.2 | |
| 5 | Harry SalisburyTRO · P | +0.1 | |
| 6 | Bobby MitchellCLE · P | +0.1 | |
| 7 | Terry LarkinCHC · P | +0.1 | |
| 8 | Bobby MathewsPRO · P | +0.0 | |
| 9 | Frank HankinsonCHC · 3B | +0.0 | |
| 10 | Tommy BondBSN · P | +0.0 |
All 8 teams by NUT
| # | Team | W-L | Hit | Pitch | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PRO | 59-25 | +10.2 | +1.7 | +11.9 | A |
| 2 | BSN | 54-30 | +6.2 | +0.1 | +6.3 | C |
| 3 | CHC | 46-33 | +1.4 | +0.1 | +1.4 | C |
| 4 | CIN | 43-37 | +2.4 | -1.0 | +1.4 | C |
| 5 | BUF | 46-32 | -0.1 | +0.5 | +0.3 | C |
| 6 | TRO | 19-56 | -2.1 | -0.3 | -2.5 | D |
| 7 | CLE | 27-55 | -7.0 | +0.0 | -7.1 | F |
| 8 | SYR | 22-48 | -7.7 | -0.5 | -8.2 | F |
How the 1879 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.