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Old 08-18-2013, 09:59 AM   #4
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Year in Review – 1902

The National League

For the second consecutive year, the National League saw three teams jockey for the top position. The Philadelphia Phillies, led by sluggers Ed Delahanty, (.332 8 93) and top RBI man Elmer Flick (.327 3 101), as well as pitching sensation Doc White (23-9 2.31), topped the division for most of the first half of the season but then faded in the final months.

Cincinnati’s offense was the best in the league thanks in large part to 22 year-old rightfielder Sam Crawford. Crawford was the league’s hitting champion, batting .366, while also setting the mark for Homeruns (9); SLG (.536); OPS (.952); Hits (208); Runs (105); Triples (23); and Total Bases (305). Crawford’s 96 RBIs were the second highest total in the NL. Newly acquired Fred Clarke, signed as a free agent during the offseason, finished second in hitting (.348 5 78), and topped the league in OBP (.437). Veteran first-baseman, Jake Beckley was having another fine season, (.300 6 66), until an injury ended his year in early August. As good as the Red’s offense was, their pitching struggled in the early months and only ERA champion Noodles Hahn, (23-12 2.00), provided consistency from the top of the hill.

Once again pitching was the key to the season in Pittsburgh. Coming off of a breakout season, ace lefthander Rube Waddell led the way again, topping the league in Wins (25); Innings (315.2); OPP AVG (.220) and Strikeouts (245). Fellow southpaw, Jesse Tannehill (23-11) tied Noodles Hahn for a league best 2.00 ERA and led the way with a 1.05 WHIP. Rounding out the rotation was 30 year-old Sam Leever, who enjoyed his career best season, finishing 22-12 with a 2.47 ERA. Shortstop, Honus Wagner, (.320 2 68 41SB) and outfielder, Ginger Beaumont, (.341 5 61), led the Pirate attack all the way to the National League Pennant. Just like the previous year, the Pirates found themselves squaring off with a heavily favored Boston team. This year would be different though, as Pittsburgh found redemption, securing the World Series title in 5 games.

Other Notes

Cincinnati SS Herman Long smacks hit number 2000 and collects his 1000th RBI.

Phillies LF Big Ed Delahanty topped 2500 hits and 1500 RBIs.

New York SS George Davis reached 2000 hits.

Chicago SP Fred Glade tosses a no hitter against St Louis.

Standings
Pittsburgh Pirates...............90-50 .643
Cincinnati Reds..................89-51 .636
Philadelphia Phillies..............84-56 .600
Chicago Orphans................76-64 .543
St Louis Cardinals...............63-77 .450
New York Giants.................62-78 .443
Brooklyn Superbas...............49-91 .350
Boston Beaneaters..............47-93 .336

Awards
MVP – Sam Crawford CIN .366 AVG 9 HR 96 RBI
Top Pitcher – Rube Waddell PIT 25-9 2.11 ERA 245 K
Rookie of the Year – Carl Lundgren P CHI 17-16 2.44 ERA 106 K
Manager of the Year – Bill Shettsline, Philadelphia Phillies

Top 5 Hitters
1. Sam Crawford RF Cin
2. Ed Delahanty LF Phi
3. Elmer Flick RF Phi
4. Fred Clarke LF Cin
5. Jimmy Sheckard LF Brk

Top 5 Pitchers
1. Rube Waddell Pit
2. Jesse Tannehill Pit
3. Noodles Hahn Cin
4. Christy Mathewson NY
5. Doc White Phi
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