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Team photograph of the 1890 Boston Reds

The Boston Reds were a Major League Baseball franchise that played in the Players' League (PL) in 1890, and one season in the American Association (AA) in 1891.[1] In both seasons, the Reds were their league's champion, making them the second team to win back-to-back championships in two different leagues.[2][3] The first franchise to accomplish this feat was the Brooklyn Bridegrooms, who won the AA championship in 1889 and the National League (NL) championship in 1890.[2][4] The Reds played their home games at the Congress Street Grounds.[5][6]

The Reds were an instant success on the field and in the public's opinion.[7] The team signed several top-level players, and they played in a larger, more comfortable and modern ballpark than the Boston Beaneaters, the popular and well established cross-town rival.[7] Player signings that first year included future Hall of Famers King Kelly, Dan Brouthers, and Charles Radbourn, along with other veterans such as Hardy Richardson, Matt Kilroy, Harry Stovey, and Tom Brown.[5] The PL ended after one season, leaving most of its teams without a league.[8]

After the dissolution of the PL, the AA voted to allow the Reds into the new combined league.[8] This was based on the condition that all players be returned to their former clubs via the reserve clause.[8] Although the team's on-field captain, Kelly, became the player-manager for a new AA club, the Cincinnati Kelly's Killers, the Reds stayed intact by keeping several of their top players.[9][10] Of the club's key players from the previous year's team, Brouthers, Richardson, and Brown were retained. To fill the void of the departing players, the team brought in future Hall of Famers Hugh Duffy and Clark Griffith, along with solid veterans Paul Radford, Charlie Buffinton, and George Haddock.[6] When the 1891 season ended, the AA folded as well, leaving the NL as the sole major league, and the Reds were bought out by the surviving NL clubs.[11]

Players

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Dan Brouthers, played first base for both championship seasons.
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Tom Brown, was the center fielder for both teams. He led the AA in several offensive categories in 1891.
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In 1891, Hugh Duffy played RF, and led the league in RBIs.
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King Kelly, player-manager for the 1890 Boston Reds Players' League champions
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*
 Player was a player-manager
†
 Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
§
 Indicates the player is a Hall of Famer and was a player-manager
Players who have played for the Boston Reds, primary position played, and season(s) played for franchise
Player Position(s) Season(s) Notes Ref(s)
Dan Brouthers† First baseman 1890–1891 In 1891, he led the AA in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. [12]
Tom Brown Center fielder 1890–1891 In 1891, he led the AA in at bats, runs scored, hits, triples, and stolen bases. [13]
Charlie Buffinton Pitcher 1891 He won 29 games during his only season with the team. [14]
Tom Cotter Catcher 1891 He played in six games during his only season in the major leagues. [15]
Bill Daley Pitcher 1890–1891 He won 18 games during his one season with the Reds. [16]
Tim Donahue Catcher 1891 He went hitless in seven at bats in 1891. [17]
Tommy Dowd Right fielder 1891 He was loaned to the Washington Senators after playing in four games with the Reds. [18]
Hugh Duffy† Right fielder 1891 In 1891, he tied with teammate Duke Farrell for the AA lead in RBIs. [19][20]
Duke Farrell 3B / Catcher 1891 In 1891, he led the AA in home runs, and tied for the lead in runs batted in with teammate Hugh Duffy. [20][21]
John Fitzgerald Pitcher 1891 He played six games during his only season in the major leagues. [22]
Mike Flynn Catcher 1891 He played in one game during his only season in the major leagues. [23]
Clark Griffith† Pitcher 1891 Griffith began his playing career in 1891, and finished the season having played in ten games for the Reds. [24][25]
Ad Gumbert Pitcher 1890 He won 23 games for the 1890 Reds. [26]
George Haddock Pitcher 1891 In 1891, he led the league in shutouts and won 34 games. [27]
Arthur Irwin* Shortstop 1890–1891 He was a player-manager for the Reds in 1891, and was the brother of John Irwin, who was also his teammate in 1891. [6][28]
John Irwin Utility player 1891 Irwin played sparingly for both the Reds and the Louisville Colonels in 1891, his last season in the major leagues. [29]
Dick Johnston Center fielder 1890 He played in two games before being sold to the New York Giants, also of the PL. [30]
Bill Joyce Third baseman 1890–1891 In 1890, he was the starting third baseman, and led the PL in bases on balls. [31]
King Kelly§ Catcher / Outfielder 1890–1891 Kelly was at the tail end of his Hall of Fame playing career when he became a player-manager of the 1890 Reds, and then later of the Cincinnati Kelly's Killers. [32]
Matt Kilroy Pitcher 1890 He had a pitching record of 9–15 for the Reds in 1890, his last full season in the major leagues. [33]
Kid Madden Pitcher 1890–1891 He played in thirteen games for the 1890 Reds, and one in 1891. [34]
Jack McGeachey Left fielder 1890 He split the 1891 season with the Reds and the Philadelphia Athletics of the AA. [35]
John Morrill First baseman / Shortstop 1890 He played two games in the 1890 Reds' season, the last season of his 15-year career. [36]
Morgan Murphy Catcher 1890–1891 He was the starting catcher during both of the franchise's seasons, which were the first two seasons of his 11-year career. [37]
Billy Nash Third baseman 1890 He was the starting third baseman in 1890. [38]
Cinders O'Brien Pitcher 1891 O'Brien had a pitching record of 18–13 in his final season. It was his last season in the major leagues due to his death during the off-season. [39]
Frank Quinlan Left fielder / Catcher 1891 He played in two games for the Reds in 1891, which was his only season in the major leagues. [40]
Joe Quinn Second baseman 1890 He was the starting second baseman in 1890, and was the first Australian-born person to play in the major leagues. [41][42]
Charles Radbourn† Pitcher 1890 He had a 27–12 record for the Reds in 1890, the second-to-last season of his career. [43]
Paul Radford Shortstop 1891 He was the starting shortstop in 1891. [44]
Hardy Richardson Left fielder 1890–1891 He started in left field for both teams. In 1890, he led the PL in runs batted in. [45]
Harry Stovey Right fielder 1890 In 1890, he was the starting right fielder and led the PL in stolen bases. [46]
Cub Stricker Second baseman 1891 In 1891, he was the starting second baseman. [47]
Pop Swett Catcher 1890 In 1890, which was his only season in the major leagues, he played in 37 games. [48]

References

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General
  • Foulds, Allen E. 2005. Boston's Ballparks & Arenas. UPNE. ISBN 1-58465-409-0.
  • Nemec, David. Rucker, Mark. 2004. The Beer and Whisky League: The Illustrated History of the American Association—Baseball's Renegade Major League. Globe Pequot. ISBN 1-59228-188-5.
Specific
  1. ^ "Boston Reds (1890–1891)". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on June 27, 2017. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  2. ^ a b "1890 Final Standings". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  3. ^ "1891 Finals Standings". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  4. ^ "1889 Final Standings". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on December 28, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  5. ^ a b "1890 Boston Reds (PL)". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on April 15, 2013. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  6. ^ a b c "1891 Boston Reds (AA)". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on April 15, 2013. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  7. ^ a b Foulds, p. 140
  8. ^ a b c Nemec, p. 214
  9. ^ Nemec, p. 213
  10. ^ "1891 Cincinnati Kelly's Killers". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on April 15, 2013. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  11. ^ Nemec, p. 235
  12. ^ "Dan Brouthers". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  13. ^ "Tom Brown". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on April 15, 2013. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  14. ^ "Charlie Buffinton". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on November 6, 2023. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  15. ^ "Tom Cotter". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on September 12, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  16. ^ "Bill Daley". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on September 14, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  17. ^ "Tim Donahue". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on September 7, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  18. ^ "Tommy Dowd". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on September 8, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  19. ^ "Hugh Duffy". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on April 15, 2013. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  20. ^ a b "1891 American Association Expanded Leaderboards". baseball-reference.com. Archived from the original on February 15, 2009. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  21. ^ "Duke Farrell". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on September 8, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  22. ^ "John Fitzgerald". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on January 13, 2013. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  23. ^ "Mike Flynn". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on September 10, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  24. ^ "Clark Griffith". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on September 8, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  25. ^ "Griffith, Clark". baseballhall.org. National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. Archived from the original on July 12, 2011. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  26. ^ "Ad Gumbert". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on September 10, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  27. ^ "George Haddock". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on September 10, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  28. ^ "Arthur Irwin". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  29. ^ "John Irwin". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  30. ^ "Dick Johnston". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on September 8, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  31. ^ "Bill Joyce". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on September 9, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  32. ^ "King Kelly". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on September 8, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  33. ^ "Matt Kilroy". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  34. ^ "Kid Madden". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on September 8, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  35. ^ "Jack McGeachey". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on June 1, 2022. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  36. ^ "John Morrill". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on September 18, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  37. ^ "Morgan Murphy". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on September 8, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  38. ^ "Billy Nash". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on March 1, 2020. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  39. ^ "Cinders O'Brien". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on September 10, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  40. ^ "Frank Quinlan". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on September 9, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  41. ^ "Joe Quinn". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on March 8, 2021. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  42. ^ "Players born in Australia". baseball-reference.com. Archived from the original on November 30, 2020. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  43. ^ "Charles Radbourn". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on January 25, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  44. ^ "Paul Radford". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on January 25, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  45. ^ "Hardy Richardson". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on September 10, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  46. ^ "Harry Stovey". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on April 14, 2023. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  47. ^ "Cub Stricker". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Archived from the original on April 15, 2013. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  48. ^ "Pop Swett". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
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