Best MLB Players of 1997, Ranked by NUT
1997 seasonLarry Walker (COL) was the most productive hitter in MLB in 1997 by NUT at +7.9, and Roger Clemens (TOR) the most productive pitcher at +6.1.
8 of 421 qualified hitters and 8 of 398 qualified pitchers graded S for the season.
Atlanta Braves (101-61) had both the best record and the highest team NUT at +21.0.
Florida Marlins beat Cleveland Indians 4–3 in the World Series, as the higher team-NUT club (+9.0 to +8.5).
High-offense era. Smaller parks, bigger hitters and record home run totals.
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 | Larry WalkerCOL · RF | +7.9 | |
| 2 | Frank ThomasCWS · 1B | +6.1 | |
| 3 | Mike PiazzaLAD · C | +5.8 | |
| 4 | Edgar MartinezSEA · DH | +5.4 | |
| 5 | Andres GalarragaCOL · 1B | +4.6 | |
| 6 | Mark McGwireSTL · 1B | +4.6 | |
| 7 | Jeff BagwellHOU · 1B | +4.5 | |
| 8 | Jim ThomeCLE · 1B | +4.5 | |
| 9 | Ken Griffey Jr.SEA · CF | +4.3 | |
| 10 | Barry BondsSF · LF | +4.3 |
| # | Player | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger ClemensTOR · P | +6.1 | |
| 2 | Pedro MartínezMON · P | +5.3 | |
| 3 | Greg MadduxATL · P | +5.0 | |
| 4 | Curt SchillingPHI · P | +4.9 | |
| 5 | John SmoltzATL · P | +3.8 | |
| 6 | Andy PettitteNYY · P | +3.8 | |
| 7 | Kevin BrownFLA · P | +3.7 | |
| 8 | Randy JohnsonSEA · P | +3.6 | |
| 9 | Andy BenesSTL · P | +2.8 | |
| 10 | Denny NeagleATL · P | +2.7 |
All 28 teams by NUT
| # | Team | W-L | Hit | Pitch | NUT | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ATL | 101-61 | +5.5 | +15.5 | +21.0 | S |
| 2 | NYY | 96-66 | +10.2 | +6.7 | +17.0 | A |
| 3 | SEA | 90-72 | +13.4 | +0.2 | +13.6 | A |
| 4 | COL | 83-79 | +17.9 | -8.4 | +9.5 | B |
| 5 | FLA | 92-70 | +1.7 | +7.3 | +9.0 | B |
| 6 | CLE | 86-75 | +11.7 | -3.1 | +8.5 | B |
| 7 | BAL | 98-64 | +4.3 | +4.2 | +8.5 | B |
| 8 | HOU | 84-78 | +0.7 | +7.7 | +8.4 | B |
| 9 | BOS | 78-84 | +8.9 | -1.1 | +7.7 | B |
| 10 | STL | 73-89 | -0.5 | +7.0 | +6.5 | C |
| 11 | LAD | 88-74 | +0.9 | +4.5 | +5.4 | C |
| 12 | PIT | 79-83 | +0.1 | +4.0 | +4.1 | C |
| 13 | SF | 90-72 | +2.7 | +0.5 | +3.3 | C |
| 14 | MON | 78-84 | -1.1 | +3.8 | +2.7 | C |
| 15 | SD | 76-86 | +3.0 | -1.6 | +1.4 | C |
| 16 | NYM | 88-74 | -0.9 | +1.9 | +1.0 | C |
| 17 | TEX | 77-85 | +2.4 | -3.4 | -1.1 | D |
| 18 | CIN | 76-86 | -3.5 | +1.9 | -1.6 | D |
| 19 | LAA | 84-78 | +3.6 | -7.3 | -3.8 | F |
| 20 | CHC | 68-94 | -0.9 | -3.3 | -4.2 | F |
| 21 | MIN | 68-94 | -2.3 | -2.2 | -4.5 | F |
| 22 | DET | 79-83 | -1.5 | -3.4 | -4.8 | F |
| 23 | CWS | 80-81 | -1.9 | -3.7 | -5.7 | F |
| 24 | PHI | 68-94 | -8.1 | +1.6 | -6.5 | F |
| 25 | KC | 67-94 | -2.6 | -4.3 | -6.9 | F |
| 26 | TOR | 76-86 | -11.1 | +3.7 | -7.5 | F |
| 27 | MIL | 78-83 | -6.5 | -1.5 | -8.1 | F |
| 28 | OAK | 65-97 | -4.8 | -7.5 | -12.3 | F |
How the 1997 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.