Indianapolis Blues
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| Indianapolis Blues | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| Location | Based in Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Founded | 1878 |
| Folded | 1878 |
| Former league | National League |
| Former ballpark | South Street Park |
| Colors | Blue, white |
| Manager | John Clapp |
The Indianapolis Blues were a baseball team in the National League for one season (1878), in which they finished fifth in the six-team league with a 24–36 record. They were managed by outfielder/first baseman/catcher John Clapp, and played their home games at South Street Park. They had been brought into the League from the League Alliance following their 1877 season.
Their top-hitting regular was right fielder Orator Shafer, who batted .338 with a slugging percentage of .455. Their most successful pitcher was The Only Nolan (13–22, 2.57), but had two other starters with better ERAs: Jim McCormick (5–8, 1.69) and Tom Healey (6–4, 2.22).
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