Worcester Ruby Legs

Historical Franchise

3 seasons | 90-159 (.361)

The Worcester Ruby Legs played from 1880 to 1882, a total of 3 seasons. The franchise's all-time record is 90-159 (.361). They have not won a World Series.

W (Wins):
Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
L (Losses):
Games charged to the pitcher of record when the opposing team took a lead it never surrendered.
Win% (Winning Percentage):
Wins divided by games decided.

Data updated

πŸ“Š Quick Stats

3 Seasons
90 Wins
159 Losses
.361 Win %
0 Titles
0 Playoffs

πŸ“ˆ Best & Worst Single Seasons

Best BA β€” 1881 .252 3% below the 1881 NL average (.260)
Worst BA β€” 1882 .230 8% below the 1882 NL average (.251)
Best ERA β€” 1880 2.27 5% better than the 1880 NL average (2.38)
Worst ERA β€” 1882 3.75 30% worse than the 1882 NL average (2.89)
Most R β€” 1880 412 3% above the 1880 NL average (399 R)
Fewest R β€” 1882 379 17% below the 1882 NL average (457 R)

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πŸ“… Season History

3 seasons on record

Franchise History

Wins per season β€” gold bars are World Series wins, silver are pennants.

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The Worcester Ruby Legs franchise in brief

3 seasons of play, 1880 through 1882, add up to 90 wins and 159 losses for the Worcester Ruby Legs. The franchise is no longer active; its last season was 1882. The first season on record, 1880, was a 40-43 year for the Worcester Ruby Legs; the latest, 1882, went 18-66. The 1881 season ended 32-50. The season history peaks at 40-43 in 1880 and bottoms out at 18-66 in 1882.

At the plate, the 1881 club's .252 is the high mark, compared with .260 for its league; the low was .230 in 1882. Pitching peaked in 1880, with a 2.27 team ERA against the league's 2.38, against a worst of 3.75 in 1882. For run scoring, 1880 leads the franchise callouts with 412; the 1882 team scored the fewest, 379. By games played for the franchise, the leaders are George Creamer (1880-1882), Harry Stovey (1880-1882), and Arthur Irwin (1880-1882). The notable players list continues with Fred Corey and Buttercup Dickerson. Each row of the season history opens that year's team page, from 1882 back to 1880.

Worcester Ruby Legs: Frequently Asked Questions

How many World Series have the Worcester Ruby Legs won?
The Worcester Ruby Legs have never won the World Series.
What is the all-time record of the Worcester Ruby Legs?
The Worcester Ruby Legs are 90-159 (.361) all-time across 3 seasons.
When were the Worcester Ruby Legs founded?
The franchise's first major league season was 1880, and its last was 1882.