Best MLB Players of 1973, Ranked by NUT
1973 seasonDarrell Evans (ATL) was the most productive hitter in MLB in 1973 by NUT at +5.7, and Bert Blyleven (MIN) the most productive pitcher at +5.5.
4 of 351 qualified hitters and 4 of 258 qualified pitchers graded S for the season.
Atlanta Braves (76-85) had the highest team NUT at +11.5; the best record belonged to Cincinnati Reds (99-63), #9 by team NUT.
Oakland Athletics beat New York Mets 4–3 in the World Series, as the higher team-NUT club (-1.6 to -1.8).
Expansion era. 162 games, new clubs, the 1968 Year of the Pitcher and a lowered mound.
World Series by team NUT
Season team NUT, regular season. The higher-NUT club won. Every World Series by NUT
Awards vs NUT
NUT's MVP pick is the league's best player by season NUT, hitters and pitchers compared by grade; its Cy Young pick is the best pitcher. Voters also weigh defense, which NUT leaves out. Rookie of the Year shows where the winner ranked among all qualified players.
Best by league
League by the player's final club. By NUT, not award voting.
Top 10 hitters and pitchers
| # | Player | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darrell EvansATL · 3B | +5.7 | |
| 2 | Willie StargellPIT · LF | +5.4 | |
| 3 | Joe MorganCIN · 2B | +4.7 | |
| 4 | Hank AaronATL · LF | +4.5 | |
| 5 | Bobby BondsSF · RF | +4.4 | |
| 6 | Ken SingletonMON · RF | +4.4 | |
| 7 | Tony PerezCIN · 1B | +4.2 | |
| 8 | Davey JohnsonATL · 2B | +4.2 | |
| 9 | Reggie JacksonOAK · RF | +3.9 | |
| 10 | Cesar CedenoHOU · CF | +3.7 |
| # | Player | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bert BlylevenMIN · P | +5.5 | |
| 2 | Nolan Ryan Jr.LAA · P | +4.9 | |
| 3 | Tom SeaverNYM · P | +4.1 | |
| 4 | Don SuttonLAD · P | +3.4 | |
| 5 | Bill SingerLAA · P | +2.9 | |
| 6 | Rick ReuschelCHC · P | +2.6 | |
| 7 | Wilbur WoodCWS · P | +2.4 | |
| 8 | Dock EllisPIT · P | +2.3 | |
| 9 | John HillerDET · P | +2.2 | |
| 10 | Jon MatlackNYM · P | +2.2 |
All 24 teams by NUT
| # | Team | W-L | Hit | Pitch | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ATL | 76-85 | +14.7 | -3.3 | +11.5 | A |
| 2 | MIN | 81-81 | +3.9 | +5.0 | +8.9 | B |
| 3 | SF | 88-74 | +9.1 | -1.4 | +7.7 | B |
| 4 | BAL | 97-65 | +5.9 | +1.5 | +7.4 | B |
| 5 | PIT | 80-82 | +4.4 | +1.8 | +6.1 | C |
| 6 | LAD | 95-66 | -1.3 | +7.0 | +5.7 | C |
| 7 | NYY | 80-82 | +2.1 | +3.1 | +5.2 | C |
| 8 | STL | 81-81 | -2.9 | +6.9 | +3.9 | C |
| 9 | CIN | 99-63 | +2.6 | +1.1 | +3.7 | C |
| 10 | CHC | 77-84 | -0.9 | +4.4 | +3.4 | C |
| 11 | HOU | 82-80 | -1.1 | +3.7 | +2.6 | C |
| 12 | KC | 88-74 | +3.1 | -1.0 | +2.1 | C |
| 13 | BOS | 89-73 | +4.7 | -2.7 | +2.0 | C |
| 14 | CWS | 77-85 | -0.6 | +0.4 | -0.1 | D |
| 15 | DET | 85-77 | -1.0 | -0.5 | -1.5 | D |
| 16 | OAK | 94-68 | -1.0 | -0.7 | -1.6 | D |
| 17 | NYM | 82-79 | -8.5 | +6.7 | -1.8 | D |
| 18 | LAA | 79-83 | -8.0 | +4.9 | -3.1 | D |
| 19 | MON | 79-83 | +0.5 | -3.6 | -3.2 | D |
| 20 | MIL | 74-88 | +0.5 | -5.1 | -4.6 | F |
| 21 | PHI | 71-91 | -4.5 | -2.0 | -6.5 | F |
| 22 | TEX | 57-105 | -4.0 | -5.4 | -9.4 | F |
| 23 | CLE | 71-91 | -1.5 | -7.9 | -9.4 | F |
| 24 | SD | 60-102 | -8.6 | -4.1 | -12.7 | F |
How the 1973 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.