Best MLB Players of 1995, Ranked by NUT
1995 seasonEdgar Martinez (SEA) was the most productive hitter in MLB in 1995 by NUT at +6.3, and Randy Johnson (SEA) the most productive pitcher at +5.5.
4 of 401 qualified hitters and 4 of 375 qualified pitchers graded S for the season.
Boston Red Sox (86-58) had the highest team NUT at +17.4; the best record belonged to Cleveland Indians (100-44), #2 by team NUT.
Atlanta Braves beat Cleveland Indians 4–2 in the World Series, as the lower team-NUT club (+12.8 to +16.6).
High-offense era. Smaller parks, bigger hitters and record home run totals.
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 | Edgar MartinezSEA · DH | +6.3 | |
| 2 | Albert BelleCLE · LF | +6.0 | |
| 3 | Tim SalmonLAA · RF | +5.5 | |
| 4 | Frank ThomasCWS · 1B | +4.6 | |
| 5 | Jim ThomeCLE · 3B | +4.4 | |
| 6 | Mark McGwireOAK · 1B | +4.3 | |
| 7 | Barry BondsSF · LF | +4.0 | |
| 8 | Dante BichetteCOL · LF | +3.9 | |
| 9 | Rafael PalmeiroBAL · 1B | +3.7 | |
| 10 | Reggie SandersCIN · RF | +3.7 |
| # | Player | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy JohnsonSEA · P | +5.5 | |
| 2 | Greg MadduxATL · P | +4.9 | |
| 3 | Hideo NomoLAD · P | +3.2 | |
| 4 | Shane ReynoldsHOU · P | +3.2 | |
| 5 | John SmoltzATL · P | +2.4 | |
| 6 | John SmileyCIN · P | +2.3 | |
| 7 | Pete SchourekCIN · P | +2.1 | |
| 8 | Kevin AppierKC · P | +2.1 | |
| 9 | Tom GlavineATL · P | +2.1 | |
| 10 | Ismael ValdezLAD · P | +2.0 |
All 28 teams by NUT
| # | Team | W-L | Hit | Pitch | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BOS | 86-58 | +11.4 | +6.0 | +17.4 | A |
| 2 | CLE | 100-44 | +13.1 | +3.5 | +16.6 | A |
| 3 | CIN | 85-59 | +6.2 | +7.6 | +13.8 | A |
| 4 | ATL | 90-54 | -0.5 | +13.3 | +12.8 | A |
| 5 | HOU | 76-68 | +2.9 | +10.0 | +12.8 | A |
| 6 | COL | 77-67 | +12.6 | -1.0 | +11.6 | A |
| 7 | LAD | 78-66 | +1.7 | +9.2 | +10.8 | B |
| 8 | SEA | 79-66 | +6.3 | +3.9 | +10.2 | B |
| 9 | LAA | 78-67 | +8.3 | -0.6 | +7.8 | B |
| 10 | BAL | 71-73 | +5.1 | +1.3 | +6.4 | C |
| 11 | NYY | 79-65 | +5.4 | -0.5 | +5.0 | C |
| 12 | MON | 66-78 | -2.2 | +6.2 | +4.0 | C |
| 13 | FLA | 67-76 | +0.9 | -0.2 | +0.7 | C |
| 14 | CHC | 73-71 | +1.7 | -1.2 | +0.5 | C |
| 15 | CWS | 68-76 | +2.8 | -2.4 | +0.4 | C |
| 16 | NYM | 69-75 | -3.8 | +4.2 | +0.3 | C |
| 17 | OAK | 67-77 | +0.8 | -0.8 | +0.0 | C |
| 18 | SD | 70-74 | -1.6 | +1.0 | -0.5 | D |
| 19 | TEX | 74-70 | -1.1 | -1.0 | -2.1 | D |
| 20 | PHI | 69-75 | -3.2 | +0.9 | -2.2 | D |
| 21 | PIT | 58-86 | -3.8 | +1.5 | -2.3 | D |
| 22 | KC | 70-74 | -3.6 | -3.4 | -7.0 | F |
| 23 | SF | 67-77 | -2.4 | -5.0 | -7.4 | F |
| 24 | TOR | 56-88 | -3.8 | -3.7 | -7.5 | F |
| 25 | STL | 62-81 | -10.0 | +1.7 | -8.3 | F |
| 26 | MIL | 65-79 | -1.4 | -7.7 | -9.1 | F |
| 27 | MIN | 56-88 | +1.6 | -12.1 | -10.5 | F |
| 28 | DET | 60-84 | -6.2 | -7.0 | -13.2 | F |
How the 1995 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.