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Indianapolis Blues

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Founded
  
1878

Years active
  
1878–1878

League
  
National League

The Indianapolis Blues were a baseball team in the National League only during the 1878 season and finished fifth in the six-team league with a 24-36 record. They were managed by outfielder/first baseman/catcher John Clapp, and played their home games at South Street Park.

Their top-hitting regular was right fielder Orator Shafer, who batted .338 with a slugging percentage of .455. Their most successful pitcher was The Only Nolan (13-22, 2.57), but had two other starters with better ERAs: Jim McCormick (5-8, 1.69) and Tom Healey (6-4, 2.22).

Roster

  • John Clapp
  • Art Croft
  • Silver Flint
  • Jimmy Hallinan
  • Tom Healey
  • Jim McCormick
  • Russ McKelvy
  • Candy Nelson
  • The Only Nolan
  • Joe Quest
  • Orator Shafer
  • Fred Warner
  • Ned Williamson
  • References

    Indianapolis Blues Wikipedia