Best MLB Players of 1984, Ranked by NUT
1984 seasonDwight Evans (BOS) was the most productive hitter in MLB in 1984 by NUT at +5.2, and Dwight Gooden (NYM) the most productive pitcher at +5.5.
1 of 382 qualified hitters and 1 of 303 qualified pitchers graded S for the season.
Philadelphia Phillies (81-81) had the highest team NUT at +18.9; the best record belonged to Detroit Tigers (104-58), #4 by team NUT.
Detroit Tigers beat San Diego Padres 4–1 in the World Series, as the higher team-NUT club (+12.3 to -3.9).
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 | Dwight EvansBOS · RF | +5.2 | |
| 2 | Cal Ripken Jr.BAL · SS | +4.4 | |
| 3 | Mike EaslerBOS · DH | +4.1 | |
| 4 | Don MattinglyNYY · 1B | +4.0 | |
| 5 | Ryne SandbergCHC · 2B | +3.9 | |
| 6 | Dave WinfieldNYY · RF | +3.9 | |
| 7 | Eddie MurrayBAL · 1B | +3.9 | |
| 8 | Dale MurphyATL · CF | +3.8 | |
| 9 | Mike SchmidtPHI · 3B | +3.7 | |
| 10 | Harold BainesCWS · RF | +3.5 |
| # | Player | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dwight GoodenNYM · P | +5.5 | |
| 2 | Fernando ValenzuelaLAD · P | +2.9 | |
| 3 | Alejandro PenaLAD · P | +2.8 | |
| 4 | Orel HershiserLAD · P | +2.6 | |
| 5 | Jerry KoosmanPHI · P | +2.5 | |
| 6 | Nolan Ryan Jr.HOU · P | +2.5 | |
| 7 | Rick SutcliffeCHC · P | +2.5 | |
| 8 | Willie HernandezDET · P | +2.0 | |
| 9 | Rick RhodenPIT · P | +1.9 | |
| 10 | Mike WittLAA · P | +1.9 |
All 26 teams by NUT
| # | Team | W-L | Hit | Pitch | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PHI | 81-81 | +11.7 | +7.2 | +18.9 | S |
| 2 | CHC | 96-65 | +7.7 | +6.3 | +14.1 | A |
| 3 | BOS | 86-76 | +14.1 | -0.9 | +13.1 | A |
| 4 | DET | 104-58 | +12.1 | +0.1 | +12.3 | A |
| 5 | NYY | 87-75 | +6.1 | +3.8 | +10.0 | B |
| 6 | HOU | 80-82 | +1.7 | +7.4 | +9.1 | B |
| 7 | LAD | 79-83 | -5.6 | +12.7 | +7.1 | B |
| 8 | NYM | 90-72 | -1.3 | +6.9 | +5.5 | C |
| 9 | TOR | 89-73 | +7.4 | -2.3 | +5.1 | C |
| 10 | PIT | 75-87 | -3.3 | +7.5 | +4.3 | C |
| 11 | MON | 78-83 | +1.0 | +2.3 | +3.3 | C |
| 12 | SF | 66-96 | +4.6 | -1.3 | +3.3 | C |
| 13 | STL | 84-78 | -2.7 | +4.2 | +1.5 | C |
| 14 | CLE | 75-87 | +3.6 | -3.5 | +0.1 | C |
| 15 | ATL | 80-82 | -3.0 | +0.6 | -2.4 | D |
| 16 | KC | 84-78 | -0.6 | -2.2 | -2.8 | D |
| 17 | CWS | 74-88 | +0.6 | -3.7 | -3.1 | D |
| 18 | SEA | 74-88 | +0.6 | -4.3 | -3.7 | F |
| 19 | SD | 92-70 | -2.6 | -1.4 | -3.9 | F |
| 20 | BAL | 85-77 | -0.3 | -4.6 | -5.0 | F |
| 21 | CIN | 70-92 | -6.0 | +0.8 | -5.2 | F |
| 22 | LAA | 81-81 | -2.2 | -3.5 | -5.7 | F |
| 23 | OAK | 77-85 | +3.8 | -10.9 | -7.1 | F |
| 24 | MIL | 67-94 | -5.8 | -2.6 | -8.4 | F |
| 25 | TEX | 69-92 | -5.0 | -3.7 | -8.7 | F |
| 26 | MIN | 81-81 | -4.6 | -6.8 | -11.4 | F |
How the 1984 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.