Best MLB Players of 1882, Ranked by NUT
1882 seasonDan Brouthers (BUF) was the most productive hitter in MLB in 1882 by NUT at +3.8, and Jim Whitney (BSN) the most productive pitcher at +2.1.
0 of 151 qualified hitters and 0 of 40 qualified pitchers graded S for the season.
Chicago White Stockings (55-29) had both the best record and the highest team NUT at +10.3.
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 | Dan BrouthersBUF · 1B | +3.8 | |
| 2 | Cap AnsonCHC · 1B | +3.3 | |
| 3 | Pete BrowningLOU · 2B | +3.2 | |
| 4 | Roger ConnorTRO · 1B | +2.9 | |
| 5 | Ed SwartwoodPIT · X | +2.6 | |
| 6 | Jim WhitneyBSN · P | +2.3 | |
| 7 | George GoreCHC · X | +2.3 | |
| 8 | Paul HinesPRO · X | +2.1 | |
| 9 | Charlie BennettDET · C | +2.0 | |
| 10 | Hick CarpenterCIN · 3B | +2.0 |
| # | Player | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim WhitneyBSN · P | +2.1 | |
| 2 | Old Hoss RadbournPRO · P | +1.9 | |
| 3 | Bobby MathewsBSN · P | +1.9 | |
| 4 | Harry SalisburyPIT · P | +1.6 | |
| 5 | Pud GalvinBUF · P | +1.2 | |
| 6 | Larry CorcoranCHC · P | +1.0 | |
| 7 | Jumbo McGinnisSTL-A · P | +1.0 | |
| 8 | George WiedmanDET · P | +0.9 | |
| 9 | Denny DriscollPIT · P | +0.9 | |
| 10 | Tony MullaneLOU · P | +0.7 |
All 14 teams by NUT
| # | Team | W-L | Hit | Pitch | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHC | 55-29 | +9.0 | +1.3 | +10.3 | B |
| 2 | BUF | 45-39 | +6.9 | +0.5 | +7.4 | B |
| 3 | BSN | 45-39 | +3.7 | +3.7 | +7.4 | B |
| 4 | LOU | 42-38 | +2.1 | +0.9 | +3.0 | C |
| 5 | PIT | 39-39 | +1.2 | +1.6 | +2.8 | C |
| 6 | PRO | 52-32 | +0.9 | +1.6 | +2.5 | C |
| 7 | CIN | 55-25 | +2.9 | -0.9 | +2.0 | C |
| 8 | DET | 42-41 | -0.8 | +1.2 | +0.4 | C |
| 9 | CLE | 42-40 | +0.0 | -1.3 | -1.3 | D |
| 10 | STL-A | 37-43 | -3.2 | +1.3 | -1.9 | D |
| 11 | PHI-A | 41-34 | -0.9 | -1.4 | -2.4 | D |
| 12 | TRO | 35-48 | -0.2 | -2.6 | -2.9 | D |
| 13 | WOR | 18-66 | -1.3 | -1.9 | -3.2 | D |
| 14 | BAL-A | 19-54 | -6.9 | -2.1 | -9.0 | F |
How the 1882 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.