Best MLB Players of 1880, Ranked by NUT
1880 seasonGeorge Gore (CHC) was the most productive hitter in MLB in 1880 by NUT at +3.1, and John Ward (PRO) the most productive pitcher at +1.8.
0 of 86 qualified hitters and 0 of 21 qualified pitchers graded S for the season.
Chicago White Stockings (67-17) had both the best record and the highest team NUT at +8.7.
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 | George GoreCHC · X | +3.1 | |
| 2 | Roger ConnorTRO · 3B | +2.6 | |
| 3 | Abner DalrympleCHC · X | +2.4 | |
| 4 | Cap AnsonCHC · 1B | +2.3 | |
| 5 | Jim O'RourkeBSN · X | +2.0 | |
| 6 | Paul HinesPRO · X | +1.8 | |
| 7 | Harry StoveyWOR · X | +1.7 | |
| 8 | John O'RourkeBSN · X | +1.6 | |
| 9 | Charley JonesBSN · X | +1.6 | |
| 10 | Fred DunlapCLE · 2B | +1.5 |
| # | Player | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John WardPRO · SS | +1.8 | |
| 2 | Jim McCormickCLE · P | +1.8 | |
| 3 | Lee RichmondWOR · P | +0.9 | |
| 4 | Larry CorcoranCHC · P | +0.8 | |
| 5 | Fred GoldsmithCHC · P | +0.7 | |
| 6 | George BradleyPRO · P | +0.4 | |
| 7 | Pud GalvinBUF · P | +0.2 | |
| 8 | Tim KeefeTRO · P | +0.1 | |
| 9 | Tommy BondBSN · P | +0.1 | |
| 10 | Frank HankinsonCLE · 3B | +0.0 |
All 8 teams by NUT
| # | Team | W-L | Hit | Pitch | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHC | 67-17 | +8.4 | +0.3 | +8.7 | B |
| 2 | BSN | 40-44 | +3.1 | -0.3 | +2.8 | C |
| 3 | PRO | 52-32 | +0.4 | +2.2 | +2.6 | C |
| 4 | TRO | 41-42 | +3.7 | -2.2 | +1.4 | C |
| 5 | CLE | 47-37 | -0.6 | +1.2 | +0.6 | C |
| 6 | BUF | 24-58 | -0.7 | -0.3 | -0.9 | D |
| 7 | WOR | 40-43 | -3.0 | +0.2 | -2.8 | D |
| 8 | CIN | 21-59 | -3.4 | -1.0 | -4.4 | F |
How the 1880 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.