Indianapolis Blues


The Indianapolis Blues were a baseball team in the National League for one season, in which they 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. They had been brought into the League from the League Alliance following their 1877 season.
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, but had two other starters with better ERAs: Jim McCormick and Tom Healey.

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