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scott1964 · 05-03-2011, 09:03 PM

Off Season

Awards

Season's Best Fielders Selected by NL
Thursday, October 28th, 1880: The Glove Wizard Award winners don't get the recognition of the home run hitters, but they are very much appreciated by managers, their teammates and by the fans, who know the value of defensive excellence. Great defense makes a difference in baseball. This year's top glovemen in the National League are:

Pitcher: Joe Blong (Brooklyn Atlantics)
Catcher: Jack Rowe (Boston Red Caps)
First Baseman: Chub Sullivan (Brooklyn Atlantics)
Second Baseman: Joe Kernan (Cincinnati Red Stockings)
Third Baseman: Ned Williamson (Boston Red Caps)
Shortstop: Jack Glasscock (Cincinnati Red Stockings)
Left Fielder: Tom York (Brooklyn Atlantics)
Center Fielder: George Hall (Cincinnati Red Stockings)
Right Fielder: Jack Gleason (Brooklyn Atlantics)

AL Best Gloves of 1880 Chosen
Thursday, October 28th, 1880: "Flashing the leather" and "good with the glove" are ways to describe players who help their teams by playing great defense. Today the most dependable glovemen in the American League for 1880 were announced. Glove Wizard Awards will be presented to these top-notch defenders:

Pitcher: John Ward (St. Louis Brown Stockings)
First Baseman: Roger Connor (St. Louis Brown Stockings)
Second Baseman: Joe Quest (St. Louis Brown Stockings)
Third Baseman: Cap Anson (Cleveland Blues)
Shortstop: Tom Burns (Philadelphia Athletics)
Center Fielder: Frank McCarton (Baltimore Orioles)

Boston's Wiedman Wins Newcomer Award
Friday, October 29th, 1880: The Red Caps have much to be proud of as one of their own, Stump Wiedman, netted the National League Newcomer of the Year Award today.

The Boston starter crafted a 19-8 won-lost mark in his first year, relying on his own talent, a good pitching coach and a solid 1.92 ERA to bring home the trophy. In 28 starts and 248 innings, Wiedman yielded 248 hits and struck out 67, while holding opposing teams to a .254 average.

Richmond Is This Year's Premier Rookie
Friday, October 29th, 1880: Lee Richmond's age didn't show very often in his first year. He performed more like a veteran on the hill for the Philadelphia Athletics and today he walked away with the 1880 American League Newcomer of the Year Award.

The 23-year-old starter registered a 29-28 record this season in 59 starts. Over 495.1 innings he gave up 517 hits, struck out 247 and issued 49 walks as he held the opposition to a .254 batting average and fashioned a 2.03 ERA.

Philadelphia's Richmond Elbows His Way to AL Award
Sunday, October 31st, 1880: The Outstanding Pitcher Award for 1880 has been presented and the American League winner is Lee Richmond of Philadelphia.

"It's always nice to receive an award like this," said Richmond. "I just hope I can improve on my performance next year and be in the running again," the Athletics star told reporters.

Richmond excelled with an impressive 29-28 record in 59 starts. In 495.1 innings he yielded 517 hits and 49 walks, while striking out 247 and compiling a fine 2.03 ERA.

Red Stockings Ace NL's Best Pitcher
Sunday, October 31st, 1880: He's in the early phase of his career, but this past season Jim Britt performed like a veteran on the hill for the Cincinnati Red Stockings and walked away with the National League Outstanding Pitcher Award in the process.

The 24-year-old Red Stockings star fashioned a 22-15 won-loss record in 1880 with a 1.51 ERA. In 339.2 innings of work and 40 starts, Britt struck out 189 while giving up 324 hits and 41 walks. He held opposing batters to a .238 average.

NL Announces Top Batter Award
Monday, November 1st, 1880: 1880 was a very good year for Cincinnati Red Stockings catcher King Kelly, this season's National League Outstanding Hitter Award recipient.

Kelly hit .335 with a .370 on-base percentage. He had 122 hits, 23 doubles, 8 triples, 1 home run, 45 RBIs and scored 64 runs.

AL Announces Best Batter Award
Monday, November 1st, 1880: When it came to hitting the baseball, Dan Brouthers had few peers in the American League this year. The gifted first baseman for Philadelphia tagged opposing pitchers for a .306 average and was voted the Outstanding Hitter Award for 1880. Included in his season stats were 105 hits, 25 doubles, 12 triples, 4 home runs, 63 runs scored and 45 RBIs.

Draft
Philadelphia drafts the following
John Fox SP
Martin Powell 1B
Pat Deasley C
Andy Piercy 2B

Trades
Trade: Remsen for Connell
Friday, November 26th, 1880: The Brooklyn Atlantics have released a statement confirming the trade of 30-year-old center fielder Jack Remsen to the Philadelphia Athletics for 25-year-old catcher Terry Connell. The deal was finalized today.

His career numbers show Remsen is currently carrying a .255 lifetime batting average with 4 home runs and 217 RBIs.

His all-time numbers show Connell has compiled a .297 batting average and collected 269 hits, 2 home runs and 128 RBIs.

05-03-2011, 09:03 PM	#86
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,626	Off Season Awards Season's Best Fielders Selected by NL Thursday, October 28th, 1880: The Glove Wizard Award winners don't get the recognition of the home run hitters, but they are very much appreciated by managers, their teammates and by the fans, who know the value of defensive excellence. Great defense makes a difference in baseball. This year's top glovemen in the National League are: Pitcher: Joe Blong (Brooklyn Atlantics) Catcher: Jack Rowe (Boston Red Caps) First Baseman: Chub Sullivan (Brooklyn Atlantics) Second Baseman: Joe Kernan (Cincinnati Red Stockings) Third Baseman: Ned Williamson (Boston Red Caps) Shortstop: Jack Glasscock (Cincinnati Red Stockings) Left Fielder: Tom York (Brooklyn Atlantics) Center Fielder: George Hall (Cincinnati Red Stockings) Right Fielder: Jack Gleason (Brooklyn Atlantics) AL Best Gloves of 1880 Chosen Thursday, October 28th, 1880: "Flashing the leather" and "good with the glove" are ways to describe players who help their teams by playing great defense. Today the most dependable glovemen in the American League for 1880 were announced. Glove Wizard Awards will be presented to these top-notch defenders: Pitcher: John Ward (St. Louis Brown Stockings) First Baseman: Roger Connor (St. Louis Brown Stockings) Second Baseman: Joe Quest (St. Louis Brown Stockings) Third Baseman: Cap Anson (Cleveland Blues) Shortstop: Tom Burns (Philadelphia Athletics) Center Fielder: Frank McCarton (Baltimore Orioles) Boston's Wiedman Wins Newcomer Award Friday, October 29th, 1880: The Red Caps have much to be proud of as one of their own, Stump Wiedman, netted the National League Newcomer of the Year Award today. The Boston starter crafted a 19-8 won-lost mark in his first year, relying on his own talent, a good pitching coach and a solid 1.92 ERA to bring home the trophy. In 28 starts and 248 innings, Wiedman yielded 248 hits and struck out 67, while holding opposing teams to a .254 average. Richmond Is This Year's Premier Rookie Friday, October 29th, 1880: Lee Richmond's age didn't show very often in his first year. He performed more like a veteran on the hill for the Philadelphia Athletics and today he walked away with the 1880 American League Newcomer of the Year Award. The 23-year-old starter registered a 29-28 record this season in 59 starts. Over 495.1 innings he gave up 517 hits, struck out 247 and issued 49 walks as he held the opposition to a .254 batting average and fashioned a 2.03 ERA. Philadelphia's Richmond Elbows His Way to AL Award Sunday, October 31st, 1880: The Outstanding Pitcher Award for 1880 has been presented and the American League winner is Lee Richmond of Philadelphia. "It's always nice to receive an award like this," said Richmond. "I just hope I can improve on my performance next year and be in the running again," the Athletics star told reporters. Richmond excelled with an impressive 29-28 record in 59 starts. In 495.1 innings he yielded 517 hits and 49 walks, while striking out 247 and compiling a fine 2.03 ERA. Red Stockings Ace NL's Best Pitcher Sunday, October 31st, 1880: He's in the early phase of his career, but this past season Jim Britt performed like a veteran on the hill for the Cincinnati Red Stockings and walked away with the National League Outstanding Pitcher Award in the process. The 24-year-old Red Stockings star fashioned a 22-15 won-loss record in 1880 with a 1.51 ERA. In 339.2 innings of work and 40 starts, Britt struck out 189 while giving up 324 hits and 41 walks. He held opposing batters to a .238 average. NL Announces Top Batter Award Monday, November 1st, 1880: 1880 was a very good year for Cincinnati Red Stockings catcher King Kelly, this season's National League Outstanding Hitter Award recipient. Kelly hit .335 with a .370 on-base percentage. He had 122 hits, 23 doubles, 8 triples, 1 home run, 45 RBIs and scored 64 runs. AL Announces Best Batter Award Monday, November 1st, 1880: When it came to hitting the baseball, Dan Brouthers had few peers in the American League this year. The gifted first baseman for Philadelphia tagged opposing pitchers for a .306 average and was voted the Outstanding Hitter Award for 1880. Included in his season stats were 105 hits, 25 doubles, 12 triples, 4 home runs, 63 runs scored and 45 RBIs. Draft Philadelphia drafts the following John Fox SP Martin Powell 1B Pat Deasley C Andy Piercy 2B Trades Trade: Remsen for Connell Friday, November 26th, 1880: The Brooklyn Atlantics have released a statement confirming the trade of 30-year-old center fielder Jack Remsen to the Philadelphia Athletics for 25-year-old catcher Terry Connell. The deal was finalized today. His career numbers show Remsen is currently carrying a .255 lifetime batting average with 4 home runs and 217 RBIs. His all-time numbers show Connell has compiled a .297 batting average and collected 269 hits, 2 home runs and 128 RBIs. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.