Best MLB Players of 1980, Ranked by NUT
1980 seasonGeorge Brett (KC) was the most productive hitter in MLB in 1980 by NUT at +6.0, and Steve Carlton (PHI) the most productive pitcher at +5.1.
4 of 384 qualified hitters and 1 of 299 qualified pitchers graded S for the season.
New York Yankees (103-59) had both the best record and the highest team NUT at +16.3.
Philadelphia Phillies beat Kansas City Royals 4–2 in the World Series, as the higher team-NUT club (+8.5 to +6.8).
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 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 | George BrettKC · 3B | +6.0 | |
| 2 | Mike SchmidtPHI · 3B | +5.4 | |
| 3 | Reggie JacksonNYY · RF | +4.8 | |
| 4 | Keith HernandezSTL · 1B | +4.5 | |
| 5 | Ken SingletonBAL · RF | +4.2 | |
| 6 | Cecil CooperMIL · 1B | +3.8 | |
| 7 | Mike EaslerPIT · LF | +3.5 | |
| 8 | Ben OglivieMIL · LF | +3.5 | |
| 9 | Eddie MurrayBAL · 1B | +3.1 | |
| 10 | Willie RandolphNYY · 2B | +3.1 |
| # | Player | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve CarltonPHI · P | +5.1 | |
| 2 | Nolan Ryan Jr.HOU · P | +2.6 | |
| 3 | J.R. RichardHOU · P | +2.5 | |
| 4 | Jerry ReussLAD · P | +2.3 | |
| 5 | Jon MatlackTEX · P | +2.1 | |
| 6 | Mario SotoCIN · P | +2.0 | |
| 7 | Mike NorrisOAK · P | +2.0 | |
| 8 | Dave SmithHOU · P | +1.9 | |
| 9 | Bill GullicksonMON · P | +1.9 | |
| 10 | Rudy MayNYY · P | +1.9 |
All 26 teams by NUT
| # | Team | W-L | Hit | Pitch | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NYY | 103-59 | +9.3 | +7.0 | +16.3 | A |
| 2 | HOU | 93-70 | -4.0 | +13.2 | +9.2 | B |
| 3 | PHI | 91-71 | +1.6 | +6.9 | +8.5 | B |
| 4 | BOS | 83-77 | +11.1 | -3.2 | +7.9 | B |
| 5 | TEX | 76-85 | +6.8 | +0.7 | +7.5 | B |
| 6 | BAL | 100-62 | +8.6 | -1.3 | +7.2 | B |
| 7 | STL | 74-88 | +4.5 | +2.7 | +7.2 | B |
| 8 | MON | 90-72 | +0.2 | +6.7 | +6.9 | C |
| 9 | KC | 97-65 | +9.3 | -2.5 | +6.8 | C |
| 10 | LAD | 92-71 | +1.2 | +5.0 | +6.2 | C |
| 11 | MIL | 86-76 | +8.8 | -2.8 | +6.0 | C |
| 12 | CIN | 89-73 | +3.3 | +2.4 | +5.6 | C |
| 13 | DET | 84-78 | +8.5 | -6.8 | +1.7 | C |
| 14 | PIT | 83-79 | -2.3 | +3.9 | +1.6 | C |
| 15 | CLE | 79-81 | +2.8 | -3.1 | -0.3 | D |
| 16 | SD | 73-89 | -3.6 | +1.7 | -2.0 | D |
| 17 | SF | 75-86 | -9.0 | +6.1 | -2.9 | D |
| 18 | CHC | 64-98 | -6.5 | +2.1 | -4.5 | F |
| 19 | MIN | 77-84 | -5.2 | +0.7 | -4.5 | F |
| 20 | ATL | 81-80 | -2.7 | -2.4 | -5.0 | F |
| 21 | NYM | 67-95 | -6.2 | -0.2 | -6.4 | F |
| 22 | OAK | 83-79 | -3.5 | -3.7 | -7.2 | F |
| 23 | LAA | 65-95 | -1.2 | -6.5 | -7.7 | F |
| 24 | CWS | 70-90 | -6.4 | -1.5 | -8.0 | F |
| 25 | TOR | 67-95 | -5.9 | -7.4 | -13.3 | F |
| 26 | SEA | 59-103 | -13.7 | -8.9 | -22.6 | F |
How the 1980 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.