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National Association 01-01-1876 Home | | | Breaking News |  | Monday, November 1st, 1875: National Association Selects #1 Rookie Frank Reimann's age didn't show very often in his first year. He performed more like a veteran on the hill for the New York Mutuals and today he walked away with the 1875 National Association Rookie of the Year Award.
The 22-year-old starter registered a 19-17 record this season in 39 starts. Over 300.1 innings he gave up 307 hits, struck out 30 and issued 18 walks as he held the opposition to a .224 batting average and fashioned a 1.59 ERA. |  | Monday, November 1st, 1875: Gotcher's Great Year Nets Pitcher of the Year Award The Pitcher of the Year Award for 1875 has been presented and the National Association winner is Joe Gotcher of Philadelphia.
"It's always nice to receive an award like this," said Gotcher. "I just hope I can improve on my performance next year and be in the running again," the Athletics star told reporters.
Gotcher excelled with an impressive 38-13 record in 55 starts. In 442.2 innings he yielded 427 hits and 5 walks, while striking out 23 and compiling a fine 1.73 ERA. | | | | |
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