The Indianapolis Blues were a baseball team in the National League for one season (1878), 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 (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
See also 1878 Indianapolis Blues season Indianapolis Blues all-time roster
External links Baseball Reference Team Index