MLB 1897 stat leaders
- Home Runs
- Hugh Duffy, 11
- RBI
- Ten players, 0
- Batting Average
- Willie Keeler, .424
Who led the MLB in home runs in 1897?
| # | Player | HR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hugh Duffy ATL | 11 | |
| 2 | George Davis SF | 10 | |
| 3 | Nap Lajoie PHI | 9 | |
| 4 | Jake Beckley | 8 | |
| 5 | General Stafford | 7 | |
| 5 | Mike Grady | 7 | |
| 7 | Bill Dahlen CHC | 6 | |
| 7 | Fred Clarke | 6 | |
| 7 | Jack ClementsPHI | 6 | |
| 7 | Jimmy CollinsATL | 6 | |
Who led the MLB in RBI in 1897?
| # | Player | RBI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abbie Johnson | 0 | |
| 1 | Aleck Smith LAD | 0 | |
| 1 | Al Maul | 0 | |
| 1 | Barry McCormickCHC | 0 | |
| 1 | Bid McPhee CIN | 0 | |
| 1 | Bill Clark | 0 | |
| 1 | Bill DahlenCHC | 0 | |
| 1 | Bill EverittCHC | 0 | |
| 1 | Bill Fox | 0 | |
| 1 | Bill Hallman | 0 | |
Who led the MLB in batting average in 1897?
| # | Player | AVG | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Keeler | .424 | |
| 2 | Fred Clarke | .390 | |
| 3 | Jesse Burkett | .383 | |
| 4 | Ed DelahantyPHI | .377 | |
| 5 | Jack StivettsATL | .367 | |
| 6 | Joe Kelley | .362 | |
| 7 | Nap LajoiePHI | .361 | |
| 8 | Hughie Jennings | .355 | |
| 9 | Chick StahlATL | .354 | |
| 9 | Jack Doyle | .354 | |
Who led the MLB in hits in 1897?
| # | Player | H | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Keeler | 239 | |
| 2 | Fred Clarke | 202 | |
| 3 | Ed DelahantyPHI | 200 | |
| 4 | Jesse Burkett | 198 | |
| 5 | Nap LajoiePHI | 197 | |
| 6 | Gene Demontreville | 193 | |
| 7 | Jake Stenzel | 189 | |
| 8 | Hugh DuffyATL | 187 | |
| 9 | Duff CooleyPHI | 186 | |
| 9 | George VanhaltrenSF | 186 | |
Who led the MLB in stolen bases in 1897?
| # | Player | SB | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill LangeCHC | 73 | |
| 2 | Jake Stenzel | 69 | |
| 3 | Billy HamiltonATL | 66 | |
| 4 | George DavisSF | 65 | |
| 5 | Willie Keeler | 64 | |
| 6 | Jack Doyle | 62 | |
| 7 | Hughie Jennings | 60 | |
| 8 | Fred Clarke | 57 | |
| 9 | George VanhaltrenSF | 50 | |
| 10 | Fielder JonesLAD | 48 | |
Who led the MLB in ERA in 1897?
| # | Player | ERA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amos RusieSF | 2.54 | |
| 2 | Kid NicholsATL | 2.64 | |
| 3 | Jerry Nops | 2.81 | |
| 4 | Joe Corbett | 3.11 | |
| 5 | Jack Powell | 3.16 | |
| 6 | Nig Cuppy | 3.17 | |
| 7 | Win Mercer | 3.24 | |
| 8 | Arlie Pond | 3.52 | |
| 9 | Doc McJames | 3.61 | |
| 10 | Bill Hill | 3.62 | |
Who led the MLB in wins in 1897?
| # | Player | W | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kid NicholsATL | 31 | |
| 2 | Amos RusieSF | 28 | |
| 3 | Fred KlobedanzATL | 26 | |
| 4 | Joe Corbett | 24 | |
| 5 | Ted BreitensteinCIN | 23 | |
| 6 | Bill Hoffer | 22 | |
| 7 | Billy RhinesCIN | 21 | |
| 7 | Clark GriffithCHC | 21 | |
| 7 | Cy Young | 21 | |
| 7 | Ted LewisATL | 21 | |
Who led the MLB in strikeouts (pitching) in 1897?
| # | Player | K | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doc McJames | 156 | |
| 2 | Joe Corbett | 149 | |
| 3 | Amos RusieSF | 135 | |
| 4 | Kid NicholsATL | 127 | |
| 5 | Clark GriffithCHC | 102 | |
| 6 | Frank Killen PIT | 99 | |
| 7 | Ted BreitensteinCIN | 98 | |
| 8 | Fred KlobedanzATL | 92 | |
| 9 | Cy Young | 88 | |
| 9 | Jack TaylorPHI | 88 | |
Regular season only. Batting average requires 60 games played; ERA requires 15 appearances.