Best MLB Players of 1977, Ranked by NUT
1977 seasonRod Carew (MIN) was the most productive hitter in MLB in 1977 by NUT at +6.0, and Dennis Leonard (KC) the most productive pitcher at +4.1.
6 of 369 qualified hitters and 5 of 284 qualified pitchers graded S for the season.
Philadelphia Phillies (101-61) had the highest team NUT at +15.3; the best record belonged to Kansas City Royals (102-60), #4 by team NUT.
New York Yankees beat Los Angeles Dodgers 4–2 in the World Series, as the lower team-NUT club (+9.5 to +15.1).
Free agency era. Players can change clubs; the DH spreads through the American League.
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 | Rod CarewMIN · 1B | +6.0 | |
| 2 | George FosterCIN · LF | +5.6 | |
| 3 | Jim RiceBOS · DH | +4.9 | |
| 4 | Reggie SmithLAD · RF | +4.8 | |
| 5 | Mike SchmidtPHI · 3B | +4.8 | |
| 6 | Greg LuzinskiPHI · LF | +4.5 | |
| 7 | Ken SingletonBAL · RF | +4.4 | |
| 8 | Dave ParkerPIT · RF | +4.0 | |
| 9 | Carlton FiskBOS · C | +3.9 | |
| 10 | Joe MorganCIN · 2B | +3.9 |
| # | Player | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dennis LeonardKC · P | +4.1 | |
| 2 | Steve RogersMON · P | +3.7 | |
| 3 | Tom SeaverCIN · P | +3.2 | |
| 4 | Ron GuidryNYY · P | +3.0 | |
| 5 | Nolan Ryan Jr.LAA · P | +3.0 | |
| 6 | Bruce SutterCHC · P | +2.9 | |
| 7 | Frank TananaLAA · P | +2.8 | |
| 8 | Rick ReuschelCHC · P | +2.8 | |
| 9 | J.R. RichardHOU · P | +2.5 | |
| 10 | Burt HootonLAD · P | +2.5 |
All 26 teams by NUT
| # | Team | W-L | Hit | Pitch | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PHI | 101-61 | +13.6 | +1.7 | +15.3 | A |
| 2 | LAD | 98-64 | +6.4 | +8.7 | +15.1 | A |
| 3 | BOS | 97-64 | +13.6 | +1.3 | +14.8 | A |
| 4 | KC | 102-60 | +6.9 | +6.2 | +13.2 | A |
| 5 | CIN | 88-74 | +12.8 | -0.9 | +11.9 | A |
| 6 | NYY | 100-62 | +10.4 | -0.9 | +9.5 | B |
| 7 | CWS | 90-72 | +8.9 | +0.0 | +8.9 | B |
| 8 | PIT | 96-66 | +5.0 | +2.3 | +7.2 | B |
| 9 | CHC | 81-81 | -0.4 | +6.0 | +5.6 | C |
| 10 | TEX | 94-68 | +1.4 | +3.6 | +5.1 | C |
| 11 | MIN | 84-77 | +5.3 | -1.9 | +3.4 | C |
| 12 | HOU | 81-81 | -2.1 | +5.0 | +2.9 | C |
| 13 | MON | 75-87 | +0.4 | +1.0 | +1.4 | C |
| 14 | DET | 74-88 | +0.4 | -0.2 | +0.3 | C |
| 15 | SF | 75-87 | -4.1 | +4.3 | +0.2 | C |
| 16 | BAL | 97-64 | -2.7 | +2.7 | +0.0 | C |
| 17 | STL | 83-79 | -0.9 | -1.8 | -2.7 | D |
| 18 | LAA | 74-88 | -5.6 | +2.7 | -2.9 | D |
| 19 | NYM | 64-98 | -7.8 | +4.3 | -3.5 | D |
| 20 | CLE | 71-90 | -4.1 | -0.2 | -4.3 | F |
| 21 | SD | 69-93 | -4.2 | -5.7 | -9.8 | F |
| 22 | MIL | 67-95 | -7.5 | -3.7 | -11.1 | F |
| 23 | ATL | 61-101 | -7.2 | -6.0 | -13.2 | F |
| 24 | OAK | 63-98 | -15.4 | +0.1 | -15.3 | F |
| 25 | TOR | 54-107 | -9.6 | -6.1 | -15.7 | F |
| 26 | SEA | 64-98 | -10.2 | -10.2 | -20.4 | F |
How the 1977 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.