MLB 1879 stat leaders
- Home Runs
- Charley Jones, 9
- RBI
- Ten players, 0
- Batting Average
- Paul Hines, .357
Who led the MLB in home runs in 1879?
| # | Player | HR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charley Jones ATL | 9 | |
| 2 | John O'rourkeATL | 6 | |
| 3 | Dan Brouthers | 4 | |
| 4 | Charlie Eden | 3 | |
| 5 | Buttercup Dickerson | 2 | |
| 5 | Joe Start | 2 | |
| 5 | King Kelly | 2 | |
| 5 | Lew Brown | 2 | |
| 5 | Paul Hines | 2 | |
| 5 | Pop SnyderATL | 2 | |
Who led the MLB in RBI in 1879?
| # | Player | RBI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aaron Clapp | 0 | |
| 1 | Abner Dalrymple CHC | 0 | |
| 1 | Al Hall | 0 | |
| 1 | Barney Gilligan | 0 | |
| 1 | Bill Crowley | 0 | |
| 1 | Bill Hague | 0 | |
| 1 | Bill HarbidgeCHC | 0 | |
| 1 | Bill HawesATL | 0 | |
| 1 | Bill Holbert | 0 | |
| 1 | Bill McGunnigle | 0 | |
Who led the MLB in batting average in 1879?
| # | Player | AVG | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Hines | .357 | |
| 2 | Jim O'rourke | .348 | |
| 2 | King Kelly | .348 | |
| 4 | John O'rourkeATL | .341 | |
| 5 | Deacon White | .330 | |
| 6 | Joe Start | .319 | |
| 7 | Charley JonesATL | .315 | |
| 8 | Tom York | .310 | |
| 9 | Orator ShafferCHC | .304 | |
| 10 | Cal McVey | .297 | |
Who led the MLB in hits in 1879?
| # | Player | H | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Hines | 146 | |
| 2 | Jim O'rourke | 126 | |
| 3 | King Kelly | 120 | |
| 4 | Charley JonesATL | 112 | |
| 5 | Deacon White | 110 | |
| 6 | John O'rourkeATL | 108 | |
| 7 | George Wright | 107 | |
| 8 | Tom York | 106 | |
| 9 | Cal McVey | 105 | |
| 10 | Mike McGeary | 103 | |
Who led the MLB in stolen bases in 1879?
| # | Player | SB | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aaron Clapp | 0 | |
| 1 | Abner DalrympleCHC | 0 | |
| 1 | Al Hall | 0 | |
| 1 | Barney Gilligan | 0 | |
| 1 | Bill Crowley | 0 | |
| 1 | Bill Hague | 0 | |
| 1 | Bill HarbidgeCHC | 0 | |
| 1 | Bill HawesATL | 0 | |
| 1 | Bill Holbert | 0 | |
| 1 | Bill McGunnigle | 0 | |
Who led the MLB in ERA in 1879?
| # | Player | ERA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy BondATL | 1.96 | |
| 2 | Will White | 1.99 | |
| 3 | John Ward | 2.15 | |
| 4 | Pud Galvin | 2.28 | |
| 5 | Bobby Mathews | 2.29 | |
| 6 | Harry McCormick | 2.99 | |
Who led the MLB in wins in 1879?
| # | Player | W | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Ward | 47 | |
| 2 | Tommy BondATL | 43 | |
| 2 | Will White | 43 | |
| 4 | Pud Galvin | 37 | |
| 5 | Harry McCormick | 18 | |
| 6 | Bobby Mathews | 12 | |
| 7 | Harry Salisbury | 4 | |
| 8 | Jim TyngATL | 1 | |
| 9 | Pat McManus | 0 | |
Who led the MLB in strikeouts (pitching) in 1879?
| # | Player | K | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Ward | 239 | |
| 2 | Will White | 232 | |
| 3 | Tommy BondATL | 155 | |
| 4 | Pud Galvin | 136 | |
| 5 | Harry McCormick | 96 | |
| 6 | Bobby Mathews | 90 | |
| 7 | Harry Salisbury | 31 | |
| 8 | Jim TyngATL | 7 | |
| 9 | Pat McManus | 6 | |
Regular season only. Batting average requires 60 games played; ERA requires 15 appearances.