1872 Philadelphia Athletics

30-14 • .682 Win% • 4th

The 1872 Philadelphia Athletics went 30-14 (.682) finishing 4th. The club scored 539 runs, allowed 349, and played home games at Jefferson Street Grounds. Team leaders included Fred Treacey (2 HR, 31 RBI) and Dick McBride (30-14, 2.85 ERA).

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.
RS (Runs Scored (team)):
Total runs a team scored across the season.
RA (Runs Allowed):
Total runs a team allowed across the season.

Data updated

📊 Season Record

30 Wins
14 Losses
.682 Win %
4th Rank
539 R 349 RA
Diff +190

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⚡ Quick Stats

539 Runs Scored
349 Runs Allowed
+190 Run Diff
66K Attendance

📈 vs. 1872 Average

Batting Avg .316 11% above the 1872 league average (.285)
OBP .338 14% above the 1872 league average (.296)
SLG .382 10% above the 1872 league average (.347)
Team ERA 2.85 22% better than the 1872 league average (3.66)
Runs Scored 539 75% above the 1872 league average (308 R)

🏟️ Home Ballpark

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StadiumJefferson Street Grounds
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Home Games 28
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Total Attendance 66,500
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Avg per Game 2,375

⚾ Batting Leaders

Team HR Leaders — 1872

Batting Avg

1 Cap Anson 0.415 2 Mike McGeary 0.360 3 Wes Fisler 0.348 4 Ned Cuthbert 0.338 5 Levi Meyerle 0.329

Home Runs

1 Fred Treacey 2 2 Ned Cuthbert 1 3 Levi Meyerle 1

RBI

1 Cap Anson 48 2 Wes Fisler 48 3 Ned Cuthbert 47 4 Fergy Malone 39 5 Dick McBride 37
1872 Philadelphia Athletics — RBI
Player G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB AVG
Ned Cuthbert 47 260 83 88 10 0 1 47 6 10 14 0.338
Dick McBride 47 258 57 74 6 1 0 37 3 2 2 0.287
Wes Fisler 47 244 49 85 13 3 0 48 4 4 3 0.348
Fred Treacey 47 236 53 65 7 3 2 31 5 10 7 0.275
Mike McGeary 47 225 68 81 9 2 0 35 2 1 13 0.360
Cap Anson 46 217 60 90 10 7 0 48 16 3 6 0.415
Fergy Malone 41 213 46 60 5 3 0 39 4 5 3 0.282
Denny Mack 47 205 68 59 9 1 0 34 23 9 9 0.288
Levi Meyerle 27 146 31 48 10 5 1 31 0 1 0 0.329
Al Reach 24 118 21 23 0 0 0 10 4 0 1 0.195
Dickie Flowers 3 15 1 4 0 0 0 4 2 2 0 0.267
Count Sensenderfer 1 5 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.400

🎯 Pitching Leaders

Team K Leaders — 1872

ERA

1 Dick McBride 2.85

Wins

1 Dick McBride 30

Strikeouts

1 Dick McBride 44
1872 Philadelphia Athletics — Strikeouts
Player W L ERA G GS SV IP H ER BB SO
Dick McBride 30 14 2.85 47 47 0 419.1 508 133 26 44

👥 Roster (12)

Cap Anson Ned Cuthbert Wes Fisler Dickie Flowers Denny Mack Fergy Malone Dick McBride Mike McGeary Levi Meyerle Al Reach Count Sensenderfer Fred Treacey

12 players

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The 1872 Philadelphia Athletics in brief

The 1872 Philadelphia Athletics won 30 games and lost 14, ending up 4th in the standings. The Philadelphia Athletics scored 539 runs and allowed 349, a run differential of +190. The team batting average of .316 was 11% above the 1872 league mark of .285. The staff ERA of 2.85 was 22% better than the league average of 3.66. The 1872 Philadelphia Athletics outscored the average club by 75% (539 against 308).

Jefferson Street Grounds was home in 1872, drawing a total attendance of 66,500. Fred Treacey led the club in home runs with 2. Cap Anson drove in a team-high 48 runs. Dick McBride was the top winner, with 30 victories. The 1872 roster runs to 12 players. The 1871 season and the 1873 season are one click away.

Frequently Asked Questions about the 1872 Philadelphia Athletics

What was the 1872 Philadelphia Athletics record?
The 1872 Philadelphia Athletics finished 30-14 (.682 win pct).
Who led the 1872 Philadelphia Athletics in home runs?
Fred Treacey led the 1872 Philadelphia Athletics with 2 home runs.
What was the 1872 Philadelphia Athletics team ERA?
The 1872 Philadelphia Athletics posted a team ERA of 2.85.
Did the 1872 Philadelphia Athletics win the World Series?
No. The 1872 Philadelphia Athletics did not win the World Series.
Where did the 1872 Philadelphia Athletics play?
The 1872 Philadelphia Athletics played home games at Jefferson Street Grounds.
Who led the 1872 Philadelphia Athletics in hitting and pitching?
Team leaders were Fred Treacey (2 HR, 31 RBI) and Dick McBride (30-14, 2.85 ERA).
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