MLB in the 1880s: Every Statistical Leader
Who totalled the most of everything the MLB records between 1880 and 1889.
Batting
| Category | Leader | 1880s total | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Runs | Harry Stovey | 89 | 10 |
| Runs Batted In | Cap Anson | 967 | 10 |
| Hits | Cap Anson | 1,518 | 10 |
| Runs | Harry Stovey | 1,106 | 10 |
| Stolen Bases | Arlie Latham | 367 | 4 (1886–1889 only) |
| Doubles | Cap Anson | 295 | 10 |
| Triples | Roger Connor | 142 | 10 |
| Extra-Base Hits | Harry Stovey | 475 | 10 |
| Total Bases | Cap Anson | 2,162 | 10 |
| Walks | George Gore | 491 | 10 |
| Strikeouts | John Morrill | 587 | 10 |
| Plate Appearances | Harry Stovey | 4,900 | 10 |
| At Bats | Harry Stovey | 4,483 | 10 |
| Games Played | Cap Anson | 1,089 | 10 |
Pitching
| Category | Leader | 1880s total | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wins | Tim Keefe | 291 | 10 |
| Strikeouts | Tim Keefe | 2,219 | 10 |
| Saves | Tony Mullane | 7 | 8 |
| Shutouts | Pud Galvin | 48 | 10 |
| Complete Games | Pud Galvin | 508 | 10 |
| Games Started | Pud Galvin | 536 | 10 |
| Games Pitched | Pud Galvin | 548 | 10 |
| Losses | Pud Galvin | 242 | 10 |
| Walks Allowed | Mickey Welch | 1,074 | 10 |