Best MLB Players of 1991, Ranked by NUT
1991 seasonFrank Thomas (CWS) was the most productive hitter in MLB in 1991 by NUT at +6.6, and Roger Clemens (BOS) the most productive pitcher at +4.2.
4 of 392 qualified hitters and 3 of 339 qualified pitchers graded S for the season.
Pittsburgh Pirates (98-64) had both the best record and the highest team NUT at +16.0.
Minnesota Twins beat Atlanta Braves 4–3 in the World Series, as the higher team-NUT club (+9.4 to +9.2).
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 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 | Frank ThomasCWS · DH | +6.6 | |
| 2 | Danny TartabullKC · RF | +4.8 | |
| 3 | Cal Ripken Jr.BAL · SS | +4.6 | |
| 4 | Rafael PalmeiroTEX · 1B | +4.5 | |
| 5 | José CansecoOAK · RF | +4.0 | |
| 6 | Paul MolitorMIL · DH | +3.9 | |
| 7 | Julio FrancoTEX · 2B | +3.8 | |
| 8 | Bobby BonillaPIT · RF | +3.6 | |
| 9 | Ryne SandbergCHC · 2B | +3.5 | |
| 10 | Ken Griffey Jr.SEA · CF | +3.4 |
| # | Player | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger ClemensBOS · P | +4.2 | |
| 2 | David ConeNYM · P | +3.8 | |
| 3 | Jose RijoCIN · P | +3.3 | |
| 4 | Duane WardTOR · P | +2.7 | |
| 5 | Greg MadduxCHC · P | +2.6 | |
| 6 | Greg SwindellCLE · P | +2.5 | |
| 7 | Tom GlavineATL · P | +2.4 | |
| 8 | Nolan Ryan Jr.TEX · P | +2.4 | |
| 9 | Rob DibbleCIN · P | +2.3 | |
| 10 | Zane SmithPIT · P | +2.2 |
All 26 teams by NUT
| # | Team | W-L | Hit | Pitch | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PIT | 98-64 | +9.5 | +6.5 | +16.0 | A |
| 2 | MIN | 95-67 | +9.6 | -0.3 | +9.4 | B |
| 3 | ATL | 94-68 | +3.3 | +5.9 | +9.2 | B |
| 4 | NYM | 77-84 | -0.3 | +9.2 | +8.9 | B |
| 5 | LAD | 93-69 | -1.0 | +9.2 | +8.2 | B |
| 6 | CIN | 74-88 | +6.5 | +0.9 | +7.4 | B |
| 7 | TEX | 85-77 | +10.3 | -3.1 | +7.2 | B |
| 8 | KC | 82-80 | +0.2 | +5.2 | +5.4 | C |
| 9 | TOR | 91-71 | -2.0 | +6.2 | +4.2 | C |
| 10 | BOS | 84-78 | +5.9 | -1.9 | +4.0 | C |
| 11 | CHC | 77-83 | +1.0 | +2.9 | +3.9 | C |
| 12 | DET | 84-78 | +9.4 | -5.6 | +3.8 | C |
| 13 | SD | 84-78 | -0.9 | +3.2 | +2.3 | C |
| 14 | STL | 84-78 | -1.4 | +1.6 | +0.2 | C |
| 15 | BAL | 67-95 | +1.5 | -2.3 | -0.8 | D |
| 16 | CWS | 87-75 | +3.2 | -4.6 | -1.4 | D |
| 17 | MIL | 83-79 | +2.2 | -3.6 | -1.5 | D |
| 18 | NYY | 71-91 | -1.1 | -1.9 | -3.0 | D |
| 19 | MON | 71-90 | -4.7 | +0.9 | -3.8 | F |
| 20 | LAA | 81-81 | -4.2 | +0.4 | -3.8 | F |
| 21 | SEA | 83-79 | -2.0 | -2.2 | -4.2 | F |
| 22 | HOU | 65-97 | -4.6 | +0.3 | -4.3 | F |
| 23 | SF | 75-87 | -3.1 | -2.6 | -5.7 | F |
| 24 | CLE | 57-105 | -9.1 | +2.9 | -6.2 | F |
| 25 | PHI | 78-84 | -4.6 | -2.0 | -6.5 | F |
| 26 | OAK | 84-78 | +2.1 | -9.7 | -7.6 | F |
How the 1991 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.