Best MLB Players of 1983, Ranked by NUT
1983 seasonWade Boggs (BOS) was the most productive hitter in MLB in 1983 by NUT at +5.2, and Steve Carlton (PHI) the most productive pitcher at +4.0.
2 of 373 qualified hitters and 2 of 303 qualified pitchers graded S for the season.
New York Yankees (91-71) had the highest team NUT at +10.9; the best record belonged to Chicago White Sox (99-63), #8 by team NUT.
Baltimore Orioles beat Philadelphia Phillies 4–1 in the World Series, as the lower team-NUT club (+8.5 to +10.2).
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 | Wade BoggsBOS · 3B | +5.2 | |
| 2 | Dale MurphyATL · CF | +4.5 | |
| 3 | Cal Ripken Jr.BAL · SS | +4.3 | |
| 4 | Eddie MurrayBAL · 1B | +4.3 | |
| 5 | Jim RiceBOS · LF | +4.0 | |
| 6 | Mike SchmidtPHI · 3B | +3.9 | |
| 7 | Pedro GuerreroLAD · 3B | +3.6 | |
| 8 | Robin YountMIL · SS | +3.5 | |
| 9 | George BrettKC · 3B | +3.4 | |
| 10 | Willie UpshawTOR · 1B | +3.3 |
| # | Player | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve CarltonPHI · P | +4.0 | |
| 2 | John DennyPHI · P | +3.0 | |
| 3 | Atlee HammakerSF · P | +2.6 | |
| 4 | Jerry ReussLAD · P | +2.6 | |
| 5 | Dave RighettiNYY · P | +2.5 | |
| 6 | Rick RhodenPIT · P | +2.3 | |
| 7 | John CandelariaPIT · P | +2.3 | |
| 8 | Alejandro PenaLAD · P | +2.2 | |
| 9 | Steve RogersMON · P | +1.9 | |
| 10 | Floyd BannisterCWS · P | +1.9 |
All 26 teams by NUT
| # | Team | W-L | Hit | Pitch | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NYY | 91-71 | +5.5 | +5.4 | +10.9 | B |
| 2 | PHI | 90-72 | -1.6 | +11.9 | +10.2 | B |
| 3 | PIT | 84-78 | +2.4 | +7.7 | +10.0 | B |
| 4 | LAD | 91-71 | -0.9 | +9.7 | +8.7 | B |
| 5 | TOR | 89-73 | +11.0 | -2.5 | +8.5 | B |
| 6 | BAL | 98-64 | +7.4 | +1.1 | +8.5 | B |
| 7 | ATL | 88-74 | +8.2 | +0.3 | +8.5 | B |
| 8 | CWS | 99-63 | +4.1 | +3.9 | +8.0 | B |
| 9 | HOU | 85-77 | +2.5 | +5.1 | +7.5 | B |
| 10 | CHC | 71-91 | +5.0 | +0.9 | +5.8 | C |
| 11 | MON | 82-80 | -0.4 | +5.3 | +4.9 | C |
| 12 | DET | 92-70 | +8.6 | -5.7 | +3.0 | C |
| 13 | STL | 79-83 | +5.4 | -2.4 | +2.9 | C |
| 14 | SF | 79-83 | +1.4 | +0.7 | +2.1 | C |
| 15 | MIL | 87-75 | +5.0 | -3.2 | +1.7 | C |
| 16 | BOS | 78-84 | +4.8 | -5.7 | -0.9 | D |
| 17 | CLE | 70-92 | -0.5 | -0.8 | -1.3 | D |
| 18 | TEX | 77-85 | -7.4 | +4.8 | -2.6 | D |
| 19 | LAA | 70-92 | -1.3 | -4.0 | -5.2 | F |
| 20 | KC | 79-83 | -0.5 | -6.4 | -7.0 | F |
| 21 | MIN | 70-92 | +1.5 | -9.6 | -8.1 | F |
| 22 | OAK | 74-88 | -2.6 | -6.1 | -8.6 | F |
| 23 | CIN | 74-88 | -6.5 | -2.7 | -9.3 | F |
| 24 | NYM | 68-94 | -9.1 | -1.1 | -10.3 | F |
| 25 | SEA | 60-102 | -10.0 | -0.5 | -10.5 | F |
| 26 | SD | 81-81 | -8.3 | -3.3 | -11.5 | F |
How the 1983 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.