1874 Boston Red Stockings season
The 1874 Boston Red Stockings season was the fourth season of the franchise. They won their third consecutive National Association championship.
| 1874 Boston Red Stockings | |
|---|---|
| National Association Champions | |
| League | National Association of Professional Base Ball Players |
| Ballpark | South End Grounds |
| City | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Record | 52–18 (.743) |
| League place | 1st |
| Owner | Charles H. Porter |
| Manager | Harry Wright |
Managed by Harry Wright, Boston finished with a record of 52–18 to win the pennant by 7.5 games. Pitcher Al Spalding started 69 of the Red Stockings' games and led the NA with 52 wins. Outfielder Cal McVey led the league with 71 runs batted in, and he paced the Boston offense which scored more runs than any other team.
Harry Wright, Al Spalding, first baseman Jim O'Rourke, catcher Deacon White, and shortstop George Wright have all been elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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