1890 Key Retirees
Several long-time players retired this offseason. I am debating just how many of these players to post going forward. I've been trying to limit it to the very best players, but if the readers of this thread are interested in the C-level players, let me know and I will post more of them. I think that could be valuable since most players are rarely mentioned in my posts during their career.
As I said, several players retired this year. The Cardinals, in particular, lost the most members of their franchise. Luckily, their primes had passed and St. Louis had some interesting young players waiting in the wings.
Joe Blong, SP, Cardinals
Blong led the league in wins in 1879 and retired with nearly 200 victories. Finished in the top 4 in winning percentage four out of five seasons from 1878-1882. Led the league in walks twice and wild pitches 7 times. Also led in quality starts in 1876.
Mike Dorgan, RF, Cardinals
Winner of two Gold Gloves.
Jack Glasscock, SS, Pirates
Won 6 Gold Gloves. Won the 1882 batting crown.
Charley Jones, LF, Reds
First player to reach 400 HR. Won 2 Gold Gloves. Finished in the top 4 in doubles 5 times in 6 seasons from 1879 to 1884. Led the league in doubles in 1884. Led the league in HR in 1883. Finished in the Top 10 in HR eleven times and RBI nine times.
Sam Weaver, SP, Cardinals
Led the league with 20 wins in inaugural 1876 season. Finished in the top 10 in wins 8 times over 9 seasons from 1876-1884.
