Best MLB Players of 1890, Ranked by NUT
1890 seasonRoger Connor (NY-P) was the most productive hitter in MLB in 1890 by NUT at +5.0, and Scott Stratton (LOU) the most productive pitcher at +5.1.
2 of 331 qualified hitters and 6 of 129 qualified pitchers graded S for the season.
Louisville Colonels (88-44) had both the best record and the highest team NUT at +12.3.
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 (National League, American Association, Players’ League). By NUT, not award voting.
Top 10 hitters and pitchers
| # | Player | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger ConnorNY-P · 1B | +5.0 | |
| 2 | Pete BrowningCLE-P · X | +4.9 | |
| 3 | Dan BrouthersBOS-P · 1B | +4.4 | |
| 4 | Tommy McCarthySTL-A · X | +4.0 | |
| 5 | Cupid ChildsSYR-A · 2B | +3.9 | |
| 6 | Jimmy WolfLOU · X | +3.7 | |
| 7 | Denny LyonsPHI-A · 3B | +3.6 | |
| 8 | Ed SwartwoodTLD-A · X | +3.6 | |
| 9 | Henry LarkinCLE-P · 1B | +3.6 | |
| 10 | Dave OrrBRO-P · 1B | +3.6 |
| # | Player | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott StrattonLOU · P | +5.1 | |
| 2 | Sadie McMahonPHI-A · P | +3.8 | |
| 3 | Toad RamseySTL-A · P | +3.5 | |
| 4 | Kid NicholsBSN · P | +3.4 | |
| 5 | Harry StaleyPIT-P · P | +3.1 | |
| 6 | Red EhretLOU · P | +3.1 | |
| 7 | Egyptian HealyTLD-A · P | +2.8 | |
| 8 | Pretzels GetzienBSN · P | +2.7 | |
| 9 | Billy RhinesCIN · P | +2.6 | |
| 10 | Kid GleasonPHI · 2B | +2.5 |
All 25 teams by NUT
| # | Team | W-L | Hit | Pitch | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LOU | 88-44 | +2.4 | +9.9 | +12.3 | A |
| 2 | STL-A | 78-58 | +5.3 | +6.1 | +11.4 | A |
| 3 | BOS-P | 81-48 | +13.7 | -3.8 | +9.9 | B |
| 4 | NY-P | 74-57 | +11.5 | -2.7 | +8.8 | B |
| 5 | PIT-P | 60-68 | +5.6 | +1.5 | +7.2 | B |
| 6 | BRO | 86-43 | +5.3 | +1.4 | +6.6 | C |
| 7 | PHI | 78-54 | +4.4 | +2.1 | +6.5 | C |
| 8 | BSN | 76-57 | -0.7 | +6.0 | +5.4 | C |
| 9 | COL-A | 79-55 | +0.4 | +4.2 | +4.5 | C |
| 10 | CLE-P | 55-75 | +9.9 | -5.8 | +4.1 | C |
| 11 | PHI-P | 68-63 | +5.1 | -1.8 | +3.3 | C |
| 12 | BRO-P | 76-56 | +6.6 | -3.4 | +3.2 | C |
| 13 | TLD-A | 68-64 | -0.7 | +3.8 | +3.1 | C |
| 14 | CHC | 84-53 | +2.1 | +0.7 | +2.8 | C |
| 15 | CHI-P | 75-62 | +1.4 | +0.9 | +2.3 | C |
| 16 | CIN | 77-55 | -0.1 | +1.9 | +1.8 | C |
| 17 | NYG | 63-68 | -2.5 | +0.8 | -1.7 | D |
| 18 | BAL | 15-19 | -2.0 | -0.1 | -2.0 | D |
| 19 | PHI-A | 54-78 | -4.1 | +1.2 | -2.9 | D |
| 20 | BUF-P | 36-96 | +4.0 | -9.9 | -5.8 | F |
| 21 | ROC-A | 63-63 | -6.5 | +0.6 | -5.9 | F |
| 22 | BRO-A | 26-73 | -4.2 | -2.4 | -6.6 | F |
| 23 | SYR-A | 55-72 | -6.7 | -1.0 | -7.8 | F |
| 24 | CLE | 44-88 | -7.7 | -1.4 | -9.1 | F |
| 25 | PIT | 23-113 | -7.1 | -5.2 | -12.4 | F |
How the 1890 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.