The 1874 Philadelphia Athletics finished in third place in the National Association with a record of 33âÂÂ22. Dick McBride pitched all of the team's innings and led the league with a 1.64 earned run average.
On July 15, 1874, six thousand fans filled twenty-fifth and Jefferson's two pavilions and stands down the left and right field lines to see Athletic, behind the pitching of Al Spalding defeat Boston.
Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts