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1883 American Association Shortstop Fielding Percentage Leaders

Share of chances handled cleanly at shortstop

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John Richmond led the American Association in shortstop fielding percentage in 1883 with .877, 2 points ahead of Candy Nelson (.875).

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Showing players with at least 65 games at the position — the fielding-title rule of two-thirds of the team's games. Show all players

John Richmond Led the AA in 1883 John Richmond Columbus Buckeyes
.877 Shortstop Fielding Percentage .002 clear of Candy Nelson
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# Player Team SS FPCT G PO A E
1 John Richmond John Richmond CL5 .877 91 122 304 60
2 Candy Nelson Candy Nelson NY4 .875 97 98 232 47
3 Bill Gleason Bill Gleason SL4 .871 98 120 257 56
4 Charles Fulmer Charles Fulmer CN2 .863 92 134 243 60
5 Mike Moynahan PH4 .833 95 105 268 75
6 Lou Say Lou Say BL2 .794 74 76 241 82