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1875 Philadelphia Athletics

Trades and Transactions

Franchise Encyclopedia: 1874

53-20, Finished 2nd in National Association (Schedule and Results)
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Manager: Dick McBride (49-18) and Cap Anson (4-2)
Scored 699 runs, Allowed 402 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 54-19

Ballparks: Jefferson Street Grounds, Centennial Park & Fairview Park Fair Grounds ·
Park Factors  Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
  multi-year:
Batting - 107, Pitching - 107 · one-year: Batting - 108, Pitching - 104


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1874 Trades and Transactions

Transactions listed are from November 1 of previous year to April 1 of the following year.

May 26, 1875 (Standings)

Purchased Bill Craver and George Bechtel from the Philadelphia Centennials for $1500 (sum was officially paid to entice team to disband).

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1874 Trades and Transactions