Best MLB Players of 1889, Ranked by NUT
1889 seasonDan Brouthers (BSN) was the most productive hitter in MLB in 1889 by NUT at +4.9, and John Clarkson (BSN) the most productive pitcher at +2.5.
3 of 215 qualified hitters and 0 of 81 qualified pitchers graded S for the season.
New York Giants (83-43) had the highest team NUT at +10.5; the best record belonged to Brooklyn Bridegrooms (93-44), #2 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 | Dan BrouthersBSN · 1B | +4.9 | |
| 2 | Tommy TuckerBAL-A · 1B | +4.6 | |
| 3 | Mike TiernanNYG · X | +4.6 | |
| 4 | Roger ConnorNYG · 1B | +4.4 | |
| 5 | Cap AnsonCHC · 1B | +4.2 | |
| 6 | Jimmy RyanCHC · X | +4.1 | |
| 7 | Harry StoveyPHI-A · X | +3.9 | |
| 8 | Tip O'NeillSTL-A · X | +3.8 | |
| 9 | Denny LyonsPHI-A · 3B | +3.8 | |
| 10 | Fred CarrollPIT · C | +3.8 |
| # | Player | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John ClarksonBSN · P | +2.5 | |
| 2 | Matt KilroyBAL-A · P | +2.5 | |
| 3 | Mark BaldwinCOL-A · P | +2.0 | |
| 4 | Harry StaleyPIT · P | +1.8 | |
| 5 | Jack StivettsSTL-A · P | +1.8 | |
| 6 | Jesse DuryeaCIN · P | +1.8 | |
| 7 | Adonis TerryBRO · P | +1.6 | |
| 8 | Silver KingSTL-A · P | +1.5 | |
| 9 | Tim KeefeNYG · P | +1.5 | |
| 10 | Ben SandersPHI · P | +1.4 |
All 16 teams by NUT
| # | Team | W-L | Hit | Pitch | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NYG | 83-43 | +10.7 | -0.2 | +10.5 | B |
| 2 | BRO | 93-44 | +5.3 | +2.8 | +8.1 | B |
| 3 | STL-A | 90-45 | +3.3 | +3.8 | +7.0 | B |
| 4 | CIN | 76-63 | +4.3 | +2.2 | +6.6 | C |
| 5 | PHI-A | 75-58 | +7.7 | -1.2 | +6.5 | C |
| 6 | CHC | 67-65 | +8.3 | -2.1 | +6.2 | C |
| 7 | BSN | 83-45 | +3.4 | +2.1 | +5.4 | C |
| 8 | PHI | 63-64 | +1.0 | +1.6 | +2.7 | C |
| 9 | COL-A | 60-78 | +1.1 | +1.5 | +2.6 | C |
| 10 | IND | 59-75 | +3.2 | -2.7 | +0.5 | C |
| 11 | BAL-A | 70-65 | -3.2 | +2.8 | -0.4 | D |
| 12 | PIT | 61-71 | -1.4 | +0.1 | -1.3 | D |
| 13 | KC-A | 55-82 | -3.6 | -1.5 | -5.1 | F |
| 14 | WAS | 41-83 | -1.5 | -3.9 | -5.4 | F |
| 15 | CLE | 61-72 | -6.2 | -1.7 | -7.8 | F |
| 16 | LOU | 27-111 | -8.9 | +0.4 | -8.5 | F |
How the 1889 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.