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1879 MLB Third Base Range Factor Leaders

Putouts plus assists per game at third base

Ed Williamson led the majors in third base range factor with 3.96 in 1879, 0.93 ahead of Hardy Richardson (3.03). It stands 55th among all single seasons in MLB history. It was one of 4 times Ed Williamson led in third base range factor.

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Ed Williamson Led all of MLB in 1879 Ed Williamson Chicago White Stockings
3.96 Third Base Range Factor 0.93 clear of Hardy Richardson
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# Player Team 3B RF G PO A E
1 Ed Williamson Ed Williamson CHN 3.96 70 84 193 41
2 Hardy Richardson Hardy Richardson BFN 3.03 78 83 153 44