Best MLB Players of 1974, Ranked by NUT
1974 seasonMike Schmidt (PHI) was the most productive hitter in MLB in 1974 by NUT at +4.9, and Bert Blyleven (MIN) the most productive pitcher at +4.3.
2 of 347 qualified hitters and 3 of 255 qualified pitchers graded S for the season.
Los Angeles Dodgers (102-60) had both the best record and the highest team NUT at +15.1.
Oakland Athletics beat Los Angeles Dodgers 4–1 in the World Series, as the lower team-NUT club (+6.4 to +15.1).
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 lower-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 | Mike SchmidtPHI · 3B | +4.9 | |
| 2 | Joe MorganCIN · 2B | +4.8 | |
| 3 | Jeff BurroughsTEX · RF | +4.1 | |
| 4 | Willie StargellPIT · LF | +4.1 | |
| 5 | Jimmy WynnLAD · CF | +4.1 | |
| 6 | Reggie SmithSTL · RF | +3.9 | |
| 7 | Rod CarewMIN · 2B | +3.9 | |
| 8 | Dick AllenCWS · 1B | +3.8 | |
| 9 | Ralph GarrATL · LF | +3.5 | |
| 10 | Johnny BenchCIN · C | +3.5 |
| # | Player | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bert BlylevenMIN · P | +4.3 | |
| 2 | Jon MatlackNYM · P | +3.9 | |
| 3 | Fergie JenkinsTEX · P | +3.4 | |
| 4 | Steve BusbyKC · P | +2.6 | |
| 5 | Mike MarshallLAD · P | +2.6 | |
| 6 | Nolan Ryan Jr.LAA · P | +2.6 | |
| 7 | Phil NiekroATL · P | +2.2 | |
| 8 | Jerry KoosmanNYM · P | +2.1 | |
| 9 | Tom SeaverNYM · P | +2.0 | |
| 10 | Rollie FingersOAK · P | +1.9 |
All 24 teams by NUT
| # | Team | W-L | Hit | Pitch | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAD | 102-60 | +8.4 | +6.7 | +15.1 | A |
| 2 | CIN | 98-64 | +12.1 | +0.7 | +12.8 | A |
| 3 | PIT | 88-74 | +7.7 | +1.9 | +9.7 | B |
| 4 | TEX | 84-76 | +3.2 | +3.8 | +7.0 | B |
| 5 | OAK | 90-72 | +0.3 | +6.1 | +6.4 | C |
| 6 | MIN | 82-80 | +3.8 | +2.5 | +6.4 | C |
| 7 | CWS | 80-80 | +4.9 | +1.2 | +6.1 | C |
| 8 | HOU | 81-81 | +3.1 | +0.6 | +3.7 | C |
| 9 | MON | 79-82 | +1.3 | +2.0 | +3.4 | C |
| 10 | KC | 77-85 | -1.7 | +3.9 | +2.2 | C |
| 11 | CHC | 66-96 | +2.5 | -0.8 | +1.8 | C |
| 12 | STL | 86-75 | +1.7 | +0.1 | +1.8 | C |
| 13 | NYY | 89-73 | -1.5 | +1.1 | -0.4 | D |
| 14 | ATL | 88-74 | -4.8 | +3.7 | -1.0 | D |
| 15 | NYM | 71-91 | -6.9 | +5.4 | -1.5 | D |
| 16 | BOS | 84-78 | -1.2 | -0.8 | -2.0 | D |
| 17 | SF | 72-90 | -0.1 | -2.7 | -2.8 | D |
| 18 | LAA | 68-94 | -4.6 | +1.6 | -3.1 | D |
| 19 | BAL | 91-71 | -5.3 | +1.5 | -3.9 | F |
| 20 | PHI | 80-82 | -1.3 | -3.4 | -4.7 | F |
| 21 | CLE | 77-85 | -3.0 | -5.6 | -8.6 | F |
| 22 | MIL | 76-86 | -4.3 | -5.1 | -9.4 | F |
| 23 | DET | 72-90 | -5.7 | -7.2 | -12.9 | F |
| 24 | SD | 60-102 | -7.4 | -6.4 | -13.7 | F |
How the 1974 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.