| Indianapolis Blues | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| Location | Based inIndianapolis,Indiana |
| Founded | 1878 |
| Folded | 1878 |
| Former league | National League |
| Former ballpark | South Street Park |
| Colors | Blue, white |
| Manager | John Clapp |
TheIndianapolis Blues were a baseball team in theNational League for one season (1878), in which they finished fifth in the six-team league with a 24–36 record. They were managed byoutfielder/first baseman/catcherJohn Clapp, and played their home games atSouth Street Park. They had been brought into the League from theLeague Alliance following their 1877 season.[1]
Their top-hitting regular wasright fielderOrator Shafer, who batted .338 with aslugging percentage of .455. Their most successful pitcher wasThe Only Nolan (13–22, 2.57), but had two other starters with betterERAs:Jim McCormick (5–8, 1.69) andTom Healey (6–4, 2.22).
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