{"id":2154,"date":"2026-02-12T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T08:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/?p=2101"},"modified":"2026-02-12T14:09:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T14:09:38","slug":"mlb_team_rankings_1900s_15_11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/2026\/02\/12\/mlb_team_rankings_1900s_15_11\/","title":{"rendered":"MLB Team Rankings Countdown: 1900s 15 through 11"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome to the next countdown post in our series of MLB team rankings by decade. As a reminder, the teams are ranked from #20 through #1 based on aggregate WAR162. For the 1900s (1901-1909), a total of 144 teams were eligible (16 teams x 9 seasons), so the top 20 teams are a fairly exclusive group. We&#8217;ll summarize each team, including portions of their team dashboard, and explain how they attained their ranking. So, without further ado, here are the teams ranked #15 through #11.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the interactive dashboard at Tableau Public: <a href=\"https:\/\/public.tableau.com\/views\/Top20MLBTeams1901-1909\/Dashboard1?:language=en-US&amp;publish=yes&amp;:sid=&amp;:redirect=auth&amp;:display_count=n&amp;:origin=viz_share_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1900s Top 20 MLB Teams Dashboard<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e517450cfc77ad9022276775608b70b9\" style=\"color:#2a35ff\">#15: 1909 Detroit Tigers, 51.2 WAR162<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1909 Tigers became the first Detroit team to make the rankings, after fighting their way to the top of the AL standings behind stars like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=cobbty01,cobb--000ty-,cobb--001ty-&amp;search=Ty+Cobb&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-06_br\">Ty Cobb<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=crawfsa01,crawfo005sam,crawfsa02&amp;search=Sam+Crawford&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-06_br\">Sam Crawford<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image image_spacer_10\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"189\" src=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-20.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-20.png 720w, https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-20-300x79.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tigers&#8217; 98-54 record put them 3.5 games ahead of the Athletics, although the Philadelphia club had considerably worse luck in close games, while the Tigers had a strong record in one-run contests. The Tigers led the AL in runs scored in a generally low-scoring season and also topped the AL in doubles and stolen bases. Pitching was above average, though not at the top of the league; their 2.26 ERA was 3rd best in the AL.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image image_spacer_10\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"713\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-21.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-21.png 713w, https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-21-300x178.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=cobbty01,cobb--000ty-,cobb--001ty-&amp;search=Ty+Cobb&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-07_br\">Ty Cobb<\/a> was by far the most productive player, batting .377 with 76 steals, 115 runs scored, and a .947 OPS, all topping the league. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/bushdo01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-06_br\">Donie Bush<\/a> led the AL with 88 walks and 115 runs scored, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=crawfsa01,crawfo005sam,crawfsa02&amp;search=Sam+Crawford&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-07_br\">Sam Crawford<\/a> batted .314. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/moriage02.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-06_br\">George Moriarty<\/a> checks in with a .309 BA to round out the top offensive producers. On the pitching side, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/mullige01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-06_br\">George Mullin<\/a> led the AL with 29 wins, followed by <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/w\/willeed01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-06_br\">Ed Willett<\/a> (21) and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/summeed01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-06_br\">Ed Summers<\/a> (19). <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/k\/killied01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-06_br\">Ed Killian<\/a> posted a sterling 1.71 ERA to lead the team in that category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-967c05e81412ccd2ad33e5e218e2da34\" style=\"color:#2a35ff\">#14: 1905 Chicago White Sox, 51.5 WAR162<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1905 White Sox team finished 2nd in the AL, just two games back of the Athletics. Their Pythagorean projection had them at 97 wins, so they were a bit unlucky, despite a strong record in one-run games.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image image_spacer_10\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"717\" height=\"188\" src=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-22.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-22.png 717w, https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-22-300x79.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The White Sox 614 runs ranked 2nd in the AL, while their .237 BA was below the league average. The team tended toward the middle on most offensive measures, although their 194 stolen bases ranked second. Pitching was a different story, where they posted a league-best 1.99 ERA and 1.05 WHIP.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image image_spacer_10\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-23.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-23.png 710w, https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-23-300x178.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=davisge01,davis-022geo,davisge02&amp;search=George+Davis&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-06_br\">George Davis<\/a> was easily the most productive player, posting above-average defense at shortstop while batting a solid .278 with 31 steals. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/d\/donahji02.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-06_br\">Jiggs Donahue<\/a> batted .287 with 32 stolen bases, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/j\/jonesfi01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-06_br\">Fielder Jones<\/a> scored 91 runs with 12 triples. The Sox had four pitchers with similar WAR figures, led by <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/w\/whitedo01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-06_br\">Doc White<\/a>, who won 17 games and posted a 1.76 ERA. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/a\/altroni01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-06_br\">Nick Altrock<\/a> won 23 with a fine 1.88 ERA, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=smithfr06,smithfr03,smithfr01&amp;search=Frank+Smith&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-06_br\">Frank Smith<\/a> posted a 19-13 record. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/o\/owenfr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-06_br\">Frank Owen<\/a> led the team with 334 innings, picking up 21 wins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-68608ef4524ff0ea763e0643a6252233\" style=\"color:#2a35ff\">#13: 1905 Chicago Cubs, 51.7 WAR162<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1905 Cubs check in at #13, based on their 92-61 season, good for 3rd place in the National League. Based on their runs scored and allowed, the team should have exceeded 100 wins, but luck was not on their side. That would change in 1906, when they ran away with the NL pennant.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image image_spacer_10\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"716\" height=\"183\" src=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-24.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-24.png 716w, https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-24-300x77.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cubs were a rather ordinary offensive squad, placing fifth in runs, doubles, and triples (tied for fifth). They did have a lot of speed on the basepaths &#8211; their 267 steals ranked second in the NL. The team&#8217;s success was driven primarily by a strong pitching staff that led the NL in ERA and hits allowed, and by some solid defense.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image image_spacer_10\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-25.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-25.png 720w, https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-25-300x174.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The offense was led by <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/chancfr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-06_br\">Frank Chance<\/a>, who sported an NL-best .450 OBP due to his propensity for drawing walks and being hit by pitches. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/slaglji01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-06_br\">Jimmy Slagle<\/a> was also very effective at drawing walks (97), while <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/malonbi01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-06_br\">Billy Maloney<\/a> chipped in with 59 stolen bases and a .260 BA. The pitching staff featured a trio of 18-game winners in <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/r\/reulbed01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-06_br\">Ed Reulbach<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/w\/weimeja01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-06_br\">Jake Weimer<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/brownmo01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-06_br\">Mordecai Brown<\/a>. Reulbach wound up with a standout 1.42 ERA and 0.96 WHIP to lead the trio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-afbd2275af7bd69812d3fa952cc24354\" style=\"color:#2a35ff\">#12: 1903 Boston Americans, 53.3 WAR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1903 Americans ran away with the AL pennant, finishing 14.5 games ahead of the Athletics. The batters and pitchers were both well above league average in most measures for the season<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image image_spacer_10\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"718\" height=\"185\" src=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-26.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-26.png 718w, https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-26-300x77.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Americans topped the AL in multiple offensive categories, including runs (708), BA (.272), home runs (48), and OPS (.705). Meanwhile, the pitching staff topped the league in ERA (2.57) and shutouts (20). This was a well-rounded team that received major contributions from several batters and a few pitchers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image image_spacer_10\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"716\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-27.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-27.png 716w, https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-27-300x177.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Shortstop <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/p\/parenfr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-06_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Freddy Parent<\/a> had a fine season with a .304 BA, 17 triples, and 80 RBI. His veteran 3rd base teammate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/colliji01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-06_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jimmy Collins<\/a> posted a .296 BA with 17 triples of his own, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/d\/doughpa01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-06_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Patsy Dougherty<\/a> led the AL in runs (107) and hits (195). Outfielder <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=freembu02,freembu01&amp;search=Buck+Freeman&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-06_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Buck Freeman<\/a> led the AL in both home runs (13) and RBI (104) while posting an .823 OPS. The ageless <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/y\/youngcy01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-06_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Cy Young<\/a> won 28 games in his age 36 season, leading the AL in wins, complete games (34), and shutouts (7), while tossing 341 innings. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/d\/dinnebi01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-06_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bill Dinneen<\/a> provided ample support with 21 wins, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=hugheto05,hugheto03,hugheto02,hugheto01&amp;search=Tom+Hughes&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-06_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Tom Hughes<\/a> added 20 as the third pitcher in a formidable trio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-36ee7270bdfc8897d16dedbe0c3b2c1d\" style=\"color:#2a35ff\">#11: 1907 Chicago Cubs, 54.2 WAR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1907 Cubs were part of a remarkable run for the North Side Chicago team, coming in two spots ahead of the 1905 edition, and well behind the 1906 squad. This team overachieved a bit, as their Pythagorean win projection was 102 wins. In any case, they dominated the NL, finishing 17 games ahead of the runner-up Pirates.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image image_spacer_10\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"719\" height=\"187\" src=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-29.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-29.png 719w, https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-29-300x78.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cubs&#8217; offense was at or near the top in several categories &#8211; doubles, BA, and sacrifices. They also ranked second in stolen bases, but it was their pitching staff that set them apart in the NL. They easily led the NL with a 1.73 ERA, 32 shutouts, and 6.9 hits per 9 innings. This combination of a solid offense and an outstanding pitching staff was a winning formula for each of their top-20 teams.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image image_spacer_10\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"717\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-30.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-30.png 717w, https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-30-300x174.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cubs never had a dominant hitter like some of their competitors in this period, but they had multiple contributors who provided 3-5 WAR162 each season. For 1907, those players were second baseman <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/e\/eversjo01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-07_br\">Johnny Evers<\/a> (46 steals and strong defense), <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/chancfr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-07_br\">Frank Chance<\/a> (.395 OBP, 35 SB), <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/steinha01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-07_br\">Harry Steinfeldt<\/a> (.266 BA), and catcher <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/k\/klingjo01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-07_br\">Johnny Kling<\/a> (.284 BA). The pitching staff was first-rate, with five hurlers winning 14 or more games. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/o\/overaor01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-07_br\">Orval Overall<\/a> posted 23 wins (with 8 shutouts), followed by <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/brownmo01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-07_br\">Mordecai Brown<\/a> with 20, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/l\/lundgca01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-07_br\">Carl Lundgren<\/a> with 18, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/r\/reulbed01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-07_br\">Ed Reulbach<\/a> with 17, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/p\/pfiesja01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-07_br\">Jack Pfiester<\/a> with 14.  Pfiester led the NL with a 1.15 ERA, just ahead of Lundgren at 1.17.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s it for this entry in our MLB Team Rankings for the 1900s decade! Stay tuned for the countdown from #10 to #6, arriving in a few days. As always, thanks for reading!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the next countdown post in our series of MLB team rankings by decade. As a reminder, the teams are ranked from #20 through #1 based on aggregate WAR162. 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