Best MLB Players of 1895, Ranked by NUT
1895 seasonEd Delahanty (PHI) was the most productive hitter in MLB in 1895 by NUT at +5.7, and Cy Young (CLE) the most productive pitcher at +2.5.
4 of 164 qualified hitters and 0 of 73 qualified pitchers graded S for the season.
Philadelphia Phillies (78-53) had the highest team NUT at +12.8; the best record belonged to Baltimore Orioles (87-43), #3 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 | Ed DelahantyPHI · X | +5.7 | |
| 2 | Jesse BurkettCLE · X | +4.8 | |
| 3 | Sam ThompsonPHI · X | +4.7 | |
| 4 | Billy HamiltonPHI · X | +4.5 | |
| 5 | Joe KelleyBAL · X | +4.0 | |
| 6 | Bill LangeCHC · X | +3.9 | |
| 7 | Jake StenzelPIT · X | +3.7 | |
| 8 | Bill JoyceWAS · 3B | +3.3 | |
| 9 | Hughie JenningsBAL · SS | +2.8 | |
| 10 | Mike TiernanNYG · X | +2.8 |
| # | Player | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cy YoungCLE · P | +2.5 | |
| 2 | Kid NicholsBSN · P | +2.2 | |
| 3 | Pink HawleyPIT · P | +2.1 | |
| 4 | Amos RusieNYG · P | +2.1 | |
| 5 | Jack TaylorPHI · P | +1.7 | |
| 6 | Dad ClarkeNYG · P | +1.6 | |
| 7 | Nig CuppyCLE · P | +1.5 | |
| 8 | Billy RhinesCIN · P | +1.0 | |
| 9 | Sadie McMahonBAL · P | +0.8 | |
| 10 | Clark GriffithCHC · P | +0.8 |
All 12 teams by NUT
| # | Team | W-L | Hit | Pitch | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PHI | 78-53 | +11.7 | +1.1 | +12.8 | A |
| 2 | CLE | 84-46 | +2.3 | +3.8 | +6.0 | C |
| 3 | BAL | 87-43 | +5.6 | -0.9 | +4.7 | C |
| 4 | CIN | 66-64 | -0.9 | +0.6 | -0.3 | D |
| 5 | NYG | 66-65 | -3.6 | +2.9 | -0.7 | D |
| 6 | PIT | 71-61 | -2.5 | +1.5 | -1.0 | D |
| 7 | CHC | 72-58 | -0.8 | -0.4 | -1.2 | D |
| 8 | BSN | 71-60 | -2.6 | +1.4 | -1.2 | D |
| 9 | WAS | 43-85 | +1.5 | -3.2 | -1.7 | D |
| 10 | STL | 39-92 | -2.7 | -1.5 | -4.2 | F |
| 11 | BRO | 71-60 | -5.5 | -0.8 | -6.3 | F |
| 12 | LOU | 35-96 | -5.5 | -2.1 | -7.6 | F |
How the 1895 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.