Baseball Replay--From 1901 to 2023
 

This is the third version of my attempt at replaying baseball history from 1901 to 2023, so here goes nothing.

Here are some ground rules:
No real-life transactions and lineups (which are traditional).
Box scores will be on.
There will be 4 weeks of spring training.
If there is a tie, there will be a tiebreaker game at the end of the season, before the playoffs.
AI settings are 40/30/20/10.
Trading difficulty will be at medium.
Trading preference will be balanced.
There is a 3-year recalculation with the OOTP development engine on.
Will be in commissioner mode, and not manage any team during the recap (wouldn't want a bias now, would we?).
Expansions and moving of teams will be as normal.
Missed seasons (such as for World War I and II) will be applied.
Retirements will not be according to history.
Most other settings are default.
(SP means starting pitcher, Ca means catcher, RP means relief pitcher, 1B is first baseman, 2B is second baseman, 3B is third baseman, SHS is shortstop, LF is left fielder, CF is center fielder, and RF is right fielder)

With that out of the way, let this begin!!!

Spring training results and preseason predictions, 1901
 

Spring training results
AL: Washington Senators, 15-9
NL: Pittsburgh Pirates, 17-7

1901 preseason predictions

American League
Baltimore Orioles, 87-53
Detroit Tigers, 77-63
Chicago White Sox, 72-68
Milwaukee Brewers, 72-68
Boston Americans, 69-71
Philadelphia Athletics, 67-73
Washington Senators, 62-78
Cleveland Blues, 55-85

National League
Pittsburgh Pirates, 85-55
Philadelphia Phillies, 83-57
St. Louis Cardinals, 78-62
Brooklyn Superbas, 73-67
Cincinnati Reds, 69-71
New York Giants, 61-79
Boston Beaneaters, 58-82
Chicago Orphans, 54-86

OK, let's play ball!

Baseball standings at the start of May 1901
 

Looking at the baseball standings, the Washington Senators are in first place in the AL, with a 6-0 record, 2 games ahead of the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox, who are tied for second. In the NL, the Brooklyn Superbas are in first place with an 8-3 record, one game ahead of the Boston Beaneaters, Chicago Orphans, and Cincinnati Reds.

Awards for May and baseball standings at the start of June 1901
 

Awards for May:
2B Nap Lajoie of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Batter of the Month Award.
RF Elmer Flick of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Harry Howell of the Baltimore Orioles wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Bill Donovan of the Brooklyn Superbas wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Earl Moore of the Cleveland Blues wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award.
SP Doc White of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award.

In the AL, the Baltimore Orioles are 3 games ahead of the Washington Senators for first place while, in the NL, the Brooklyn Superbas and Boston Beaneaters are tied for first place at 25-13.

Awards for June and baseball standings at the start of July 1901
 

Awards for June:
2B Jimmy Williams of the Baltimore Orioles wins the AL Batter of the Month Award.
CF Danny Green of the Chicago Orphans wins the NL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Fred Mitchell of the Boston Americans wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Jesse Tannehill of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Fred Mitchell of the Boston Americans wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award.
SP Doc White of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award.

In the AL, the Baltimore Orioles are 3 games ahead of the Philadelphia Athletics while, in the NL, the Boston Beaneaters are one and a half games ahead of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Trades, awards for July, and baseball standings at the start of August 1901
 

Trades before the trading deadline:
-The St. Louis Cardinals traded 36-year-old RF Patsy Donovan to the Boston Beaneaters, getting 22-year-old 2B Shad Barry in return.
-The Boston Beaneaters traded 24-year-old RF Pat Carney to the Chicago Orphans, getting 35-year-old RP Bert Cunningham in return.
-The Baltimore Orioles traded 23-year-old CF Jim Jackson and 22-year-old 1B Slats Jordan to the Cleveland Blues, getting 30-year-old CL Bill Hoffer in return.

Awards for July:
2B Jimmy Williams of the Baltimore Orioles wins the AL Batter of the Month Award.
LF Jimmy Sheckard of the Brooklyn Superbas wins the NL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Harry Howell of the Baltimore Orioles wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Rube Waddell of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Eddie Plank of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award.
RF Lefty Davis of the Brooklyn Superbas wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award.

In the AL, the Baltimore Orioles now lead the Philadelphia Athletics by 8 games for first place while, in the NL, the Boston Beaneaters lead the Brooklyn Superbas by one and a half games for first place.

Awards for August and baseball standings at the start of September 1901
 

Awards for August:
2B Nap Lajoie of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Batter of the Month Award.
LF Jesse Burkett of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Joe McGinnity of the Baltimore Orioles wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Ed Doheny of the New York Giants wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Earl Moore of the Cleveland Blues wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award.
SP Doc White of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award.

In the AL, the Baltimore Orioles have an 14-game lead for first over the Philadelphia Athletics and look likely to win the first AL pennant while, in the NL, the Brooklyn Superbas are in first place over the Boston Beaneaters by 6 games.

Regular season awards, awards for September, and standings at the end of the 1901 regular season
 

Regular season awards:
AL Best Batter award: 2B Nap Lajole of the Philadelphia Athletics with 10 home runs, 101 RBIs, and 133 runs scored.
NL Best Batter award: 1B Jake Beckley of the Cincinnati Reds with 5 home runs, 94 RBIs, and 95 runs scored.

Awards for September:
3B John McGraw of the Baltimore Orioles wins the AL Batter of the Month Award.
LF Jimmy Sheckard of the Brooklyn Superbas wins the NL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Ned Garvin of the Milwaukee Brewers wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Frank Kitson of the Brooklyn Superbas wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Case Patten of the Washington Senators wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award.
SP Happy Townsend of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award.

The first World Series matchup has been determined, and it's the Baltimore Orioles (91-49) over the Brooklyn Superbas (86-54)!!!

1901 World Series
 

1901 World Series: Baltimore Orioles vs. Brooklyn Superbas

Results

Game 1, October 9th, 1901, Oriole Park
Brooklyn Superbas defeat Baltimore 7-5
Superbas lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 10th, 1901, Oriole Park
Brooklyn Tops Baltimore Again, 9-6
Riding the 4-hit performance of first baseman Joe Kelley, the Brooklyn Superbas got a road win against the Baltimore Orioles, 9-6, in Game 2 of the World Series today. Kelley was 4-5 with a double and 3 singles, while scoring 2 times and driving in 2 for the Superbas, who now lead the best-of-7 series, 2 games to 0.
The Superbas took a 8-6 lead in the top of the sixth inning. Facing Baltimore hurler Jerry Nops with one out, Kelley hit a run-scoring double.
"There's nothing like the postseason," said Kelley, "to ramp up the pressure."
Game 3 is scheduled for Saturday at Washington Park in Brooklyn.
Superbas lead series 2-0

Game 3, October 12th, 1901, Washington Park
Superbas Win to Extend Series Lead to 3-0
The Brooklyn Superbas are one game away from a sweep after downing the visiting Baltimore Orioles at Washington Park, 14-7. Superbas right fielder Lefty Davis went 3 for 4 with a double, 2 singles, and 2 walks. He scored 4 runs and drove in 2. Brooklyn now holds a 3-0 advantage in the best-of-7 World Series.
The Superbas benefited from an error in the bottom of the sixth inning. Brooklyn was trailing 7-6 when Tom McCreery hit a 2-run single that was misplayed. It put Brooklyn in front, 8-7.
"Just to be up on this stage at all is crazy," Davis said. "I'm just trying to keep up."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Washington Park in Brooklyn.
Superbas lead series 3-0

Game 4, October 13th, 1901, Washington Park
Brooklyn Sweeps Baltimore
The Superbas proved to be unbeatable in the 1901 World Series as they shocked the Baltimore Orioles by sweeping the series.
Brooklyn finished them off 9-6 in the finale at Washington Park. This is the 1st title for the club.
The new champs finished the regular season 86-54 and claimed first place in the NL.

Series MVP: 1B Joe Kelley (Brooklyn Superbas)

Milestones and accomplishments, 1901
 

Accomplishments
6+ hits: April 27th, 1901--George Van Haltren, 6 hits in 6 at-bats and 1 RBI.
May 6th, 1901--Freddy Parent, 6 hits in 8 at bats, 1 home run, and 3 RBIs.
May 27th, 1901--John Dobbs, 6 hits in 6 at-bats and 2 RBIs.
July 10th, 1901--Ollie Pickering, 6 hits in 8 at-bats and 3 RBIs.
15+ K: Noodles Hahn, 16 strikeouts
Cycles: John Farrell, 4 hits in 5 at-bats, 1 home run, and 2 RBIs
No-hitters: Jack Cronin
20+ win seasons: Bill Donovan (27-9), Jack Harper (22-13), Frank Kitson (20-12), Jesse Tannehill (22-12), Al Orth (20-16) Eddie Plank (21-14), Clark Griffith (20-13), Harry Howell (27-7) Joe McGinnity (21-13), Noodles Hahn (21-17), Kid Nichols (21-9)
Hitting streaks: Claude Ritchey (21 games), Candy LaChance (21 games) Mike Donlin (21 games) Topsy Hartsel (20 games), Jimmy Williams (21 games), Ginger Beaumont (31 games), Honus Wagner (22 games), Bill Keister (32 games), Danny Green (20 games)
Milestones
1,000 RBIs: George Davis
1,000 runs scored: Joe Kelley, John McGraw, Bobby Lowe, Tom Daly
2,000 hits, Hugh Duffy, Jake Beckley
500 stolen bases: Hugh Duffy
900 stolen bases: Billy Hamilton
300 wins: Cy Young

Baseball awards, 1901
 

Gold Glove award
AL: SP Case Patten of the Washington Senators wins the AL Gold Glove Award at P.
Ca Doc Powers of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Gold Glove Award at Ca.
1B Candy LaChance of the Cleveland Bronchos wins the AL Gold Glove Award at 1B.
2B Hobe Ferris of the Boston Americans wins the AL Gold Glove Award at 2B.
3B Bill Bradley of the Cleveland Bronchos wins the AL Gold Glove Award at 3B.
3B Billy Clingman of the Washington Senators wins the AL Gold Glove Award at SHS.
LF Matty McIntyre of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Gold Glove Award at LF.
RF Socks Seybold of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Gold Glove Award at CF.
CF Cy Seymour of the Baltimore Orioles wins the AL Gold Glove Award at RF.
NL: SP Jack Chesbro of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Gold Glove Award at P.
Ca Ed McFarland of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Gold Glove Award at Ca.
2B Hughie Jennings of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Gold Glove Award at 1B.
3B Harry Steinfeldt of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Gold Glove Award at 2B.
2B Bobby Lowe of the Boston Beaneaters wins the NL Gold Glove Award at 3B.
SHS Herman Long of the Boston Beaneaters wins the NL Gold Glove Award at SHS.
LF Fred Clarke of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Gold Glove Award at LF.
CF Emmet Heidrick of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Gold Glove Award at CF.
RF Elmer Flick of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Gold Glove Award at RF.
Silver Slugger award
AL: SP Jack Cronin of the Detroit Tigers wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at P.
3B Roger Bresnahan of the Baltimore Orioles wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at Ca.
RF Buck Freeman of the Boston Americans wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at 1B.
2B Jimmy Williams of the Baltimore Orioles wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at 2B.
SHS John McGraw of the Baltimore Orioles wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at 3B.
RF Bill Keister of the Baltimore Orioles wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at SHS.
LF Mike Donlin of the Baltimore Orioles wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at LF.
RF Socks Seybold of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at CF.
CF Fielder Jones of the Chicago White Sox wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at RF.
NL: SP Vic Willis of the Boston Beaneaters wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at P.
Ca Malachi Kittridge of the Boston Beaneaters wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at Ca.
1B Jake Beckley of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at 1B.
2B Tom Daly of the Brooklyn Superbas wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at 2B.
3B Sammy Strang of the New York Giants wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at 3B.
SHS Honus Wagner of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at SHS.
LF Jesse Burkett of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at LF.
CF Billy Hamilton of the Boston Beaneaters wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at CF.
RF Elmer Flick of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at RF.
Rookie of the Year
AL: 1B Burt Hart of the Baltimore Orioles wins the AL Rookie of the Year Award with 0 home runs, 58 RBIs, and 63 runs scored.
NL: RF Lefty Davis of the Brooklyn Superbas wins the NL Rookie of the Year Award with 3 home runs, 40 RBIs, and 85 runs scored.
Best Manager of the Year
AL: John McGraw (Baltimore Orioles)
NL: Ned Hanlon (Brooklyn Superbas)
Best Pitcher of the Year
AL: Joe McGinnity of the Baltimore Orioles wins the AL Best Pitcher Award with a 21-13 record and a 2.65 ERA.
NL: Jesse Tannehill of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Best Pitcher Award with a 22-12 record and a 1.92 ERA.
Most Valuable Player
AL: 2B Jimmy Williams of the Baltimore Orioles wins the AL Most Valuable Player Award with 15 home runs, 134 RBIs, and 127 runs scored.
NL: RF Elmer Flick of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Most Valuable Player Award with 6 home runs, 105 RBIs, and 86 runs scored.

Offseason news leading up to the 1901 Rookie Draft...
 

-The Milwaukee Brewers have moved to St. Louis and changed their name to the Browns.
-The Cleveland Blues have changed their name to the Bronchos.
-Pittsburgh Pirates SHS Bones Ely retired from professional baseball.
-Cleveland Blues CF Jimmy McAleer retired from professional baseball.
-Cleveland Blues SP Gus Weyhing retired from professional baseball.
-The Philadelphia Phillies retired #24 in honor of Sam Thompson.
-The New York Giants retired #3 in honor of Jim O'Rourke.
-The Cincinnati Reds traded 33-year-old RP Bill Phillips to the Pittsburgh Pirates, getting 21-year-old RP George Merritt in return.
-The Boston Beaneaters traded 24-year-old RF Fred Crolius to the Detroit Tigers, getting 31-year-old 3B Doc Casey in return.

1901 Rookie Draft results...
 

Here are the picks for the 1901 Rookie Draft and where they went:
Round 1
Pick 1 - Chicago Orphans: SP Addie Joss, age 21
Pick 2 - Washington Senators: SP Jim St. Vrain, age 18
Pick 3 - New York Giants: SP Andy Coakley, age 19
Pick 4 - Cleveland Bronchos: SP Ham Iburg, age 28
Pick 5 - Detroit Tigers: SP Bob Ewing, age 28
Pick 6 - Boston Americans: SP George Mullin, age 21
Pick 7 - Cincinnati Reds: SP Charlie Smith, age 21
Pick 8 - Chicago White Sox: SP Alex Pearson, age 24
Pick 9 - Philadelphia Phillies: SP Carl Lundgren, age 21
Pick 10 - St. Louis Cardinals: SHS Joe Tinker, age 21
Pick 11 - St. Louis Browns: SP Rube Vickers, age 23
Pick 12 - Boston Beaneaters: SP Rube Kisinger, age 25
Pick 13 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Cy Vorhees, age 27
Pick 14 - Philadelphia Athletics: SP John McMakin, age 23
Pick 15 - Brooklyn Superbas: SP Bob Blewett, age 24
Pick 16 - Baltimore Orioles: 2B Johnny Evers, age 20
Round 2
Pick 1 - Chicago Orphans: SP Gus Dorner, age 25
Pick 2 - Washington Senators: LF Patsy Dougherty, age 25
Pick 3 - New York Giants: SP Harvey Cushman, age 24
Pick 4 - Cleveland Bronchos: SP Otto Hess, age 23
Pick 5 - Detroit Tigers: SP Bob Rhoads, age 22
Pick 6 - Boston Americans: CF Homer Smoot, age 23
Pick 7 - Cincinnati Reds: SP Wiley Dunham, age 24
Pick 8 - Chicago White Sox: SP Alex Hardy, age 24
Pick 9 - Philadelphia Phillies: SP James Durham, age 20
Pick 10 - St. Louis Cardinals: RF Bunk Congalton, age 26
Pick 11 - St. Louis Browns: RF Jimmy Sebring, age 19
Pick 12 - Boston Beaneaters: SP Ernie Ross, age 21
Pick 13 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Jim Hackett, age 24
Pick 14 - Philadelphia Athletics: SP Henry Thielman, age 21
Pick 15 - Brooklyn Superbas: SP Dad Hale, age 21
Pick 16 - Baltimore Orioles: Ca Harry Bemis, age 27
Round 3
Pick 1 - Chicago Orphans: Ca Lew Drill, age 24
Pick 2 - Washington Senators: RF Larry Schlafly, age 23
Pick 3 - New York Giants: SP Clarence Currie, age 22
Pick 4 - Cleveland Bronchos: RP Fred Glade, age 25
Pick 5 - Detroit Tigers: RP Tad Quinn, age 20
Pick 6 - Boston Americans: RP John Burke, age 24
Pick 7 - Cincinnati Reds: SHS Heinie Wagner, age 21
Pick 8 - Chicago White Sox: SP Jack Lundbom, age 24
Pick 9 - Philadelphia Phillies: SP Wish Egan, age 20
Pick 10 - St. Louis Cardinals: LF George Barclay, age 25
Pick 11 - St. Louis Browns: RF Harry Arndt, age 22
Pick 12 - Boston Beaneaters: RP John Terry, age 22
Pick 13 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Lave Winham, age 20
Pick 14 - Philadelphia Athletics: 2B Peaches Graham, age 24
Pick 15 - Brooklyn Superbas: RP Chappie McFarland, age 26
Pick 16 - Baltimore Orioles: 1B Roy Brashear, age 27
Round 4
Pick 1 - Chicago Orphans: LF Ernie Courtney, age 26
Pick 2 - Washington Senators: RP Ed Walker, age 27
Pick 3 - New York Giants: RP Ed Hughes, age 21
Pick 4 - Cleveland Bronchos: SP Arch McCarthy, age 20
Pick 5 - Detroit Tigers: 3B Jimmy Mathison, age 23
Pick 6 - Boston Americans: 1B Tom Jones, age 24
Pick 7 - Cincinnati Reds: LF Dusty Miller, age 25
Pick 8 - Chicago White Sox: RP Tom Walker, age 20
Pick 9 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Martin Glendon, age 24
Pick 10 - St. Louis Cardinals: Ca Ed Phelps, age 22
Pick 11 - St. Louis Browns: RP Buck Hooker, age 21
Pick 12 - Boston Beaneaters: RP Pep Deininger, age 24
Pick 13 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RF Pete LePine, age 25
Pick 14 - Philadelphia Athletics: RP Dave Williams, age 20
Pick 15 - Brooklyn Superbas: SP Doc Adkins, age 29
Pick 16 - Baltimore Orioles: SP Bill Popp, age 24
Round 5
Pick 1 - Chicago Orphans: RP Sam McMackin, age 29
Pick 2 - Washington Senators: CF Roy Clark, age 27
Pick 3 - New York Giants: RP Ed Kenna, age 24
Pick 4 - Cleveland Bronchos: SP Charlie Shields, age 22
Pick 5 - Detroit Tigers: SP Ike Butler, age 28
Pick 6 - Boston Americans: 2B Jack Thoney, age 22
Pick 7 - Cincinnati Reds: Ca Red Dooin, age 22
Pick 8 - Chicago White Sox: LF Henry Krug, age 25
Pick 9 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Bill Salisbury, age 25
Pick 10 - St. Louis Cardinals: 2B Jack Morrissey, age 25
Pick 11 - St. Louis Browns: 2B Jake Atz, age 22
Pick 12 - Boston Beaneaters: RP Libe Washburn, age 27
Pick 13 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Bill Wolff, age 25
Pick 14 - Philadelphia Athletics: RP Bob Dresser, age 23
Pick 15 - Brooklyn Superbas: RP Red Long, age 25
Pick 16 - Baltimore Orioles: SP Dike Varney, age 21
Round 6
Pick 1 - Chicago Orphans: RF Art Williams, age 24
Pick 2 - Washington Senators: Ca Lew Ritter, age 26
Pick 3 - New York Giants: RP Jesse Whiting, age 22
Pick 4 - Cleveland Bronchos: 2B Luis Castro, age 25
Pick 5 - Detroit Tigers: RP Odie Porter, age 24
Pick 6 - Boston Americans: RF Jack Hendricks, age 26
Pick 7 - Cincinnati Reds: SHS Joe Bean, age 27
Pick 8 - Chicago White Sox: RP Henry Fox, age 23
Pick 9 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Lou Polchow, age 21
Pick 10 - St. Louis Cardinals: RP Harry Kane, age 18
Pick 11 - St. Louis Browns: Ca Jack O'Neill, age 28
Pick 12 - Boston Beaneaters: RP Ginger Clark, age 22
Pick 13 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Sammy Curran, age 27
Pick 14 - Philadelphia Athletics: SHS Otto Williams, age 24
Pick 15 - Brooklyn Superbas: RP Joe Adams, age 24
Pick 16 - Baltimore Orioles: RP Cal Vasbinder, age 21
Round 7
Pick 1 - Chicago Orphans: RP Ed Fisher, age 25
Pick 2 - Washington Senators: 1B Bill Mellor, age 27
Pick 3 - New York Giants: 3B Andy Oyler, age 21
Pick 4 - Cleveland Bronchos: 1B Dad Clark, age 28
Pick 5 - Detroit Tigers: 3B Jack Calhoun, age 22
Pick 6 - Boston Americans: 3B Paddy Greene, age 26
Pick 7 - Cincinnati Reds: RF Jim Murray, age 23
Pick 8 - Chicago White Sox: Ca Art Weaver, age 22
Pick 9 - Philadelphia Phillies: LF Rube Ward, age 22
Pick 10 - St. Louis Cardinals: 3B Ed Wheeler, age 23
Pick 11 - St. Louis Browns: LF George Hildebrand, age 23
Pick 12 - Boston Beaneaters: 2B Gary Wilson, age 22
Pick 13 - Pittsburgh Pirates: 1B Doc Hazelton, age 25
Pick 14 - Philadelphia Athletics: SHS Rudy Kling, age 31
Pick 15 - Brooklyn Superbas: 3B John Murphy, age 22
Pick 16 - Baltimore Orioles: CF Mike Lynch, age 26
Round 8
Pick 1 - Chicago Orphans: SHS Mike Jacobs, age 24
Pick 2 - Washington Senators: Ca Lee Fohl, age 25
Pick 3 - New York Giants: RF Malcom McDonald, age 29
Pick 4 - Cleveland Bronchos: 1B Tom Maher, age 31
Pick 5 - Detroit Tigers: LF Ed Watkins, age 24
Pick 6 - Boston Americans: LF Bill Thomas, age 24
Pick 7 - Cincinnati Reds: Ca Pat Deisel, age 25
Pick 8 - Chicago White Sox: Ca Nap Shea, age 27
Pick 9 - Philadelphia Phillies: RF Chick Pedroes, age 32
Pick 10 - St. Louis Cardinals: Ca Pete Lamer, age 27
Pick 11 - St. Louis Browns: CF Snapper Kennedy, age 23
Pick 12 - Boston Beaneaters: RF Joe Hughes, age 21
Pick 13 - Pittsburgh Pirates: Ca Mike Hopkins, age 29
Pick 14 - Philadelphia Athletics: LF Chick Hartley, age 21
Pick 15 - Brooklyn Superbas: Ca Howard Berry, age 29
Pick 16 - Baltimore Orioles: LF Bill Clay, age 27
Round 9
Pick 1 - Chicago Orphans: Ca Nig Fuller, age 23
Pick 2 - Washington Senators: RF Jim Callahan, age 20
Pick 3 - New York Giants: RF Bill Miller, age 22
Pick 4 - Cleveland Bronchos: Ca George Starnagle, age 28
Pick 5 - Detroit Tigers: RF Lou Schiappacasse, age 20
Pick 6 - Boston Americans: Ca Jack Robinson, age 21
Pick 7 - Cincinnati Reds: RF Lew Post, age 26
Pick 8 - Chicago White Sox: LF Frank Mahar, age 23
Pick 9 - Philadelphia Phillies: RF R.E. Hillebrand, age 29

1901-1902 offseason news...
 

-SPs Tim Keefe, Pud Galvin, Bobby Mathews, John Ward, Mickey Welch, John Clarkson, Charley Radbourn, and Tony Mullane and 1B Dan Brouthers are inducted into the 1902 (and inaugural) class of the baseball Hall of Fame.
-The St. Louis Browns traded 23-year-old RF Billy Maloney to the Cleveland Bronchos, getting 32-year-old LF Jack McCarthy in return.
-The New York Giants failed to sign 1st-round draft pick Andy Coakley.

Spring training results and preseason predictions, 1902
 

Spring training results
AL: Baltimore Orioles, 17-7
NL: Pittsburgh Pirates, 15-9

1902 preseason predictions

American League
Baltimore Orioles, 93-47
Boston Americans, 87-53
Philadelphia Athletics, 77-63
Detroit Tigers, 71-69
St. Louis Browns, 64-76
Cleveland Bronchos, 63-77
Washington Senators, 58-82
Chicago White Sox, 48-92

National League
Pittsburgh Pirates, 87-53
Cincinnati Reds, 75-65
Brooklyn Superbas, 71-69
Philadelphia Phillies, 70-70
St. Louis Cardinals, 68-72
Boston Beaneaters, 67-73
Chicago Orphans, 65-75
New York Giants, 59-81

OK, let's play ball!

Baseball standings at the start of May 1902
 

In the AL, the St. Louis Browns lead the Baltimore Orioles by a half-game while, in the NL, the Pittsburgh Pirates have a 2-game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Giants.

Awards for May and baseball standings at the start of June 1902
 

Awards for May:
2B Nap Lajoie of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Batter of the Month Award.
LF Fred Clarke of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Joe McGinnity of the Baltimore Orioles wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Addie Joss of the Chicago Orphans wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Otto Hess of the Cleveland Bronchos wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award.
SP Addie Joss of the Chicago Orphans wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award.

In the AL, the Boston Americans are in first place, 1 game ahead of the Baltimore Orioles while, in the NL, the Pittsburgh Pirates are in first, with a 3-game lead over the Boston Beaneaters.

Awards for June and baseball standings at the start of July 1902
 

Awards for June:
SHS John McGraw of the Baltimore Orioles wins the AL Batter of the Month Award.
1B Ed Delahanty of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Batter of the Month Award.
SP George Winter of the Boston Americans wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Jack Powell of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP George Mullin of the Boston Americans wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award.
SP Addie Joss of the Chicago Orphans wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award.

In the AL, the Baltimore Orioles are now in first, and have a one and a half games lead over the Boston Americans while, in the NL, the Pittsburgh Pirates have a five-game lead over the Boston Beaneaters.

Trades, awards for July, and baseball standings at the start of August 1902
 

Trades before the trading deadline:
-There were no trades before the trading deadline in 1902.

Awards for July:
SHS Freddy Parent of the Boston Americans wins the AL Batter of the Month Award.
SHS Honus Wagner of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Harry Howell of the Baltimore Orioles wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Doc Newton of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Jim St. Vrain of the Washington Senators wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award.
RP Bob Blewett of the Brooklyn Superbas wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award.

In the AL, the Boston Americans have a 3-game lead over the Baltimore Orioles for first place while, in the NL, the Pittsburgh Pirates have a 4-game lead over the St. Louis Cardinals for first.

Awards for August and baseball standings at the start of September 1902
 

Awards for August:
2B Jimmy Williams of the Baltimore Orioles wins the AL Batter of the Month Award.
3B Tommy Leach of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Cy Young of the Boston Americans wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Vic Willis of the Boston Beaneaters wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Jim St. Vrain of the Washington Senators wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award.
SP Addie Joss of the Chicago Orphans wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award.

In the AL, the Baltimore Orioles have a 5-game lead over the Boston Americans for first place while, in the NL, the Pittsburgh Pirates lead the Boston Beaneaters by 2 and a half games.