{"id":2226,"date":"2026-02-16T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T08:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/?p=2101"},"modified":"2026-02-12T22:45:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T22:45:57","slug":"mlb_team_rankings_1900s_10_06","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/2026\/02\/16\/mlb_team_rankings_1900s_10_06\/","title":{"rendered":"MLB Team Rankings Countdown: 1900s 10 through 6"},"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 #10 through #6 in our MLB Team Rankings 1900s.<\/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-6f879f0d18c3626f36a8205928af6343\" style=\"color:#2a35ff\">#10: 1909 Chicago Cubs, 54.2 WAR162<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1909 Cubs finished second in the NL despite a gaudy 104-49 record, trailing the Pirates by 6.5 games. Pythagorean values projected the Cubs as 3.5 games better than Pittsburgh, but luck favored the Pirates.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"716\" height=\"185\" src=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-32.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-32.png 716w, https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-32-300x78.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 respectable offensively, ranking 2nd in runs and doubles, but more middle of the pack on other key measures like OBP, OPS, and BA. As usual for this era of Cubs teams, it was pitching that kept them at or near the top of the NL. Their ERA once again topped the NL, as did their WHIP (1.035), hits per 9 innings (7.0), and strikeout-to-walk ratio (1.87).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"706\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-33.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-33.png 706w, https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-33-300x177.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once again, the Cubs had no big offensive stars to compare to the likes of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/w\/wagneho01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-12_br\">Honus Wagner<\/a>, <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=2026-02-12_br\">Ty Cobb<\/a>, or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/l\/lajoina01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-12_br\">Nap Lajoie<\/a>. Instead, they had four players post WAR162 figures north of 4.0 as a balanced offensive team. Six players stole between 20 and 29 bases, including the top four WAR performers shown above. Evers topped the team in OBP (.369) and OPS (.705), aided by 73 walks. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/t\/tinkejo01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-12_br\">Joe Tinker<\/a> batted .256 with his usual strong defense at shortstop, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/h\/hofmaso01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-12_br\">Solly Hofman<\/a> batted .285 to top the Cubs. On the pitching side, <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=2026-02-12_br\">Mordecai Brown<\/a> (27-9, 1.31 ERA) and <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=2026-02-12_br\">Orval Overall<\/a> (20-11, 1.42 ERA, NL-best 205 strikeouts) led the way. <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=2026-02-12_br\">Ed Reulbach<\/a> contributed 19 wins, while <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=2026-02-12_br\">Jack Pfiester<\/a> posted a 17-6 record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fb77f7b1156eebc1ba433e54b15f6e94\" style=\"color:#2a35ff\">#9: 1901 Pittsburgh Pirates, 55.7 WAR162<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1901 Pirates earn the #9 ranking in our top 20 MLB Team Rankings 1900s countdown, winning the NL pennant by a comfortable 7.5 games over the Phillies.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-34.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-34.png 710w, https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-34-300x80.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>The Pirates were a good (if not dominant) offensive squad, ranking second in BA, stolen bases, and runs, and first in OBP and OPS. Pitching was their real strength versus the rest of the NL, with a 2.58 ERA that far outstripped the Phillies 2.87. The Pirates staff posted the best strikeout-to-walk ratio in the NL, largely due to their NL-best low walk rate.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"712\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-35.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-35.png 712w, https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-35-300x175.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Honus Wagner was the Pirates&#8217; best position player, stealing 49 bases and driving in 126 runs, both tops in the NL, while batting .353 with a .911 OPS. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/clarkfr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-12_br\">Fred Clarke<\/a> was once again the top batter after Wagner, posting a .324 BA and .856 OPS, while <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/beaumgi01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-12_br\">Ginger Beaumont<\/a> batted .332 from his outfield spot. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/r\/ritchcl01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-12_br\">Claude Ritchey<\/a> (.296 BA) and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/d\/davisle01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-12_br\">Lefty Davis<\/a> (.313 BA, 11 triples) both made significant contributions to the Pirates season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-64dab203c4d4c4bdfd8cc740d801e856\" style=\"color:#2a35ff\">#8: 1908 New York Giants, 56.0 WAR162<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1908 version of the Giants lost the NL pennant by a heartbreaking single game to the Cubs, tying the Pirates for second in a tight race. The Giants had the best win projection (101) of the trio, but fell just shy of claiming the pennant.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"714\" height=\"185\" src=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-36.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-36.png 714w, https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-36-300x78.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Offense was a strength for the team, as they topped the NL in runs, BA, OBP, and OPS. On the pitching side, the team ERA of 2.14 was a close third behind the Phillies (2.10) and Pirates (2.12). They also placed second in shutouts and strikeouts, and led the league in issuing the fewest walks. The team&#8217;s strikeout-to-walk ratio was easily the best in the NL for 1908.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-37.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-37.png 710w, https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-37-300x177.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The team had no offensive stars approaching the level of Honus Wagner, but received solid contributions from several regulars. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/d\/donlimi01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-12_br\">Mike Donlin<\/a> batted .334 with an .816 OPS, followed by catcher <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/bresnro01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-12_br\">Roger Bresnahan<\/a> (.283 BA, NL-best 83 walks for a .401 OBP) and shortstop <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/bridwal01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-12_br\">Al Bridwell<\/a> (.285 BA). <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/d\/devliar01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-12_br\">Art Devlin<\/a> also provided support from his third base position. On the mound, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/mathech01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-12_br\">Christy Mathewson<\/a> was the story &#8211; a 37-11 record, 1.43 ERA, 11 shutouts, 259 strikeouts, and 390 innings pitched, all topping the NL. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/w\/wiltsho01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-12_br\">Hooks Wiltse<\/a> was a capable number two starter, posting 23 wins and a 2.24 ERA, with <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/cranddo01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-12_br\">Doc Crandall<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/a\/amesre01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-12_br\">Red Ames<\/a> offering solid numbers to complete the rotation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dc7a68cb0906c350c3880641d340873a\" style=\"color:#2a35ff\">#7: 1909 Philadelphia Athletics, 57.0 WAR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1909 Athletics are one of three teams from that season ranking between sixth and 10th, joining the Cubs and Pirates of the National League. The Athletics finished 3.5 games behind the Tigers (#15 ranking) despite having a much better win projection (102-51). Their middling record in one-run games (29-28) versus the Tigers&#8217; 26-15 was pivotal in denying the pennant to the Philadelphia squad.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"714\" height=\"187\" src=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-38.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-38.png 714w, https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-38-300x79.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The A&#8217;s led the AL in triples and home runs while placing second in runs and doubles, both behind the Tigers. The real strength of the Athletics was their pitching staff, which posted an AL-best 1.93 ERA, 27 shutouts, and 728 strikeouts. They also allowed the fewest hits per 9 innings (7.0) and were second in strikeout-to-walk ratio.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"706\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-39.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-39.png 706w, https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-39-300x177.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Second baseman <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=collied01,collied02&amp;search=Eddie+Collins&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-12_br\">Eddie Collins<\/a> was the clear offensive leader for the A&#8217;s, batting .347 with an .866 OPS and 63 stolen bases. His infield teammate, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/bakerfr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-12_br\">Home Run Baker<\/a> led the AL with 19 triples while batting .305 as the second batting star for the A&#8217;s. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=murphda04,murphda02,murphda01,murphy018dan&amp;search=Danny+Murphy&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-12_br\">Danny Murphy<\/a> (.281 BA, 14 triples) and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=davisha02,davisha01&amp;search=Harry+Davis&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-12_br\">Harry Davis<\/a> (.268, 75 RBI) also provided support. The pitching staff was led by a trio of standouts &#8211; Charles &#8220;Chief&#8221; Bender compiled an 18-8 record with a 1.66 ERA, veteran <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/p\/planked01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-12_br\">Eddie Plank<\/a> went 19-10 with a 1.76 ER, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/k\/krausha01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-12_br\">Harry Krause<\/a> led the AL with a 1.39 ERA while picking up 18 wins. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=morgacy02,morgacy01&amp;search=Cy+Morgan&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-12_br\">Cy Morgan<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/coombja01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-12_br\">Jack Coombs<\/a> were also effective for a deep staff where all five starters tossed more than 200 innings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2b4da0298a79e5e5edbaf45d8798867e\" style=\"color:#2a35ff\">#6: 1909 Pittsburgh Pirates, 57.8 WAR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1909 Pirates fended off the Cubs (#10 in the rankings) to win the NL pennant. The team&#8217;s core stars were all beyond 30 &#8211; Honus Wagner (35), Fred Clarke (36), and pitcher <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/w\/willivi01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-12_br\">Vic Willis<\/a> (33), but they each put together big seasons to lead the team yet again.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"714\" height=\"187\" src=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-42.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-42.png 714w, https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-42-300x79.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pirates&#8217; 110 wins were five games over their run-based projection, largely fueled by a 34-13 record in one-run games. Nonetheless, they led the NL runs scored by a wide margin and finished first in doubles, triples, BA, and OPS. On the pitching side, they ranked second in ERA and shutouts, trailing only the Cubs.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"704\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-43.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-43.png 704w, https:\/\/visual-baseball.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-43-300x178.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Honus Wagner was once again the star for the Pirates, leading the NL in doubles (39), RBI (100), BA (.339), and OPS (.909), among other categories. Fred Clarke led the NL with 80 walks while posting a .384 OBP, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/milledo02.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-12_br\">Dots Miller<\/a> batted .279 with 87 RBI. Catcher <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/g\/gibsoge01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-12_br\">George Gibson<\/a> (.265 BA) and outfielder <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/l\/leachto01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-12_br\">Tommy Leach<\/a> (NL-best 126 runs scored) were also major contributors. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/camniho01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-12_br\">Howie Camnitz<\/a> (25-6, 1.62 ERA) and Vic Willis (22-11, 2.24 ERA) led the mound crew, receiving ample support from <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/a\/adamsba01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-12_br\">Babe Adams<\/a> (1.11 ERA) and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/maddoni01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=visual-baseball.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-12_br\">Nick Maddox<\/a> (13 wins).<\/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! 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