1. Ross Barnes: The 20 year old native of Michigan looks to be one of the top players in the newly formed National Association. He makes excellent contact with the ball, has power to drive to the ball to the gaps and has above average speed on the bases.
2. Jimmy Wood: Excellent contact and a good gap hitter.
3. Adrian "Cap" Anson: This rowdy 19 year old from Marshalltown, Iowa comes to the National Association in hopes of being able to continue his competitiveness. But, in the past 3 years, his behavior has been the question as he's spent the last 3 years at various boarding schools for behavior. No one doubts that Adrian Anson, can play ball at the utmost level.
4. George Wright: This 24 year old speedster from Yonkers, New York is the younger brother of Harry Wright, who coincidently is playing for the Red Stockings also. Back in 1868, Wright played SS for the first fully professional baseball known as the Cincinnati Red Stockings.
5. Levi Meyerle: A tall lanky 6 foot 1 inch player that hails from the rough city of Philadelphia, Levi is a pure hitter and also is blessed with great speed. Oddly enough, Levi is playing for his hometown team, the Philadelphia Athletics.
