Best MLB Players of 1982, Ranked by NUT
1982 seasonDwight Evans (BOS) was the most productive hitter in MLB in 1982 by NUT at +5.5, and Steve Carlton (PHI) the most productive pitcher at +5.0.
2 of 372 qualified hitters and 6 of 308 qualified pitchers graded S for the season.
Los Angeles Dodgers (88-74) had the highest team NUT at +12.4; the best record belonged to Milwaukee Brewers (95-67), #2 by team NUT.
St. Louis Cardinals beat Milwaukee Brewers 4–3 in the World Series, as the lower team-NUT club (+3.8 to +11.6).
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 | Dwight EvansBOS · RF | +5.5 | |
| 2 | Robin YountMIL · SS | +5.4 | |
| 3 | Mike SchmidtPHI · 3B | +4.1 | |
| 4 | Hal McRaeKC · DH | +4.1 | |
| 5 | Jason ThompsonPIT · 1B | +4.0 | |
| 6 | Toby HarrahCLE · 3B | +4.0 | |
| 7 | Doug DeCincesLAA · 3B | +3.9 | |
| 8 | Eddie MurrayBAL · 1B | +3.8 | |
| 9 | Al OliverMON · 1B | +3.8 | |
| 10 | Dale MurphyATL · CF | +3.8 |
| # | Player | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve CarltonPHI · P | +5.0 | |
| 2 | Mario SotoCIN · P | +4.3 | |
| 3 | Steve RogersMON · P | +3.6 | |
| 4 | Fernando ValenzuelaLAD · P | +3.5 | |
| 5 | Jerry ReussLAD · P | +3.1 | |
| 6 | Joaquin AndujarSTL · P | +3.1 | |
| 7 | Don SuttonMIL · P | +2.4 | |
| 8 | Joe NiekroHOU · P | +2.4 | |
| 9 | Rudy MayNYY · P | +2.3 | |
| 10 | Larry ChristensonPHI · P | +2.1 |
All 26 teams by NUT
| # | Team | W-L | Hit | Pitch | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAD | 88-74 | +0.4 | +12.0 | +12.4 | A |
| 2 | MIL | 95-67 | +13.3 | -1.7 | +11.6 | A |
| 3 | PHI | 89-73 | -0.5 | +11.7 | +11.2 | A |
| 4 | LAA | 93-69 | +12.1 | -1.1 | +11.0 | A |
| 5 | NYY | 79-83 | +5.0 | +5.9 | +10.8 | B |
| 6 | CWS | 87-75 | +7.1 | +3.6 | +10.7 | B |
| 7 | MON | 86-76 | +2.4 | +6.3 | +8.7 | B |
| 8 | PIT | 84-78 | +3.6 | +4.9 | +8.5 | B |
| 9 | SF | 87-75 | +1.8 | +4.6 | +6.3 | C |
| 10 | BAL | 94-68 | +9.0 | -4.2 | +4.8 | C |
| 11 | KC | 90-72 | +10.6 | -6.5 | +4.0 | C |
| 12 | BOS | 89-73 | +7.0 | -3.2 | +3.8 | C |
| 13 | STL | 92-70 | +0.6 | +3.2 | +3.8 | C |
| 14 | ATL | 89-73 | +1.8 | +1.7 | +3.4 | C |
| 15 | CHC | 73-89 | -1.2 | +1.8 | +0.6 | C |
| 16 | CLE | 78-84 | -1.2 | +1.4 | +0.3 | C |
| 17 | HOU | 77-85 | -8.4 | +6.2 | -2.3 | D |
| 18 | CIN | 61-101 | -9.2 | +5.9 | -3.3 | D |
| 19 | DET | 83-79 | +5.2 | -9.4 | -4.2 | F |
| 20 | SEA | 76-86 | -4.9 | -2.4 | -7.3 | F |
| 21 | TEX | 64-98 | -6.1 | -1.6 | -7.7 | F |
| 22 | SD | 81-81 | -6.8 | -1.2 | -8.0 | F |
| 23 | TOR | 78-84 | -5.8 | -2.3 | -8.1 | F |
| 24 | NYM | 65-97 | -8.1 | -1.9 | -10.1 | F |
| 25 | MIN | 60-102 | +1.0 | -15.5 | -14.5 | F |
| 26 | OAK | 68-94 | -7.0 | -15.6 | -22.6 | F |
How the 1982 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.