| Seattle Hustlers | |
|---|---|
| Minor league affiliations | |
| Class | Independent (1890–1891) Class B (1982) |
| League | Pacific Northwest League (1890–1892) |
| Major league affiliations | |
| Team | None |
| Minor league titles | |
| League titles (0) | None |
| Team data | |
| Name | Seattle Hustlers (1890–1892) |
| Ballpark | Madison Park (1890–1892) |
The Seattle Hustlers were a minor league baseball team based in Seattle, Washington and were Seattle's first professional team. From 1890 to 1892, the Seattle Hustlers were charter members of the Pacific Northwest League. Also referred to as the "Blues", the Seattle Hustlers played home games at Madison Park.
The Seattle Hustlers were the first minor league team based in Seattle, Washington. [1] On May 24, 1890, the "Hustlers" played the first professional game in Seattle. Seattle defeated Spokane by the score of 11–8 in the contest, held at Madison Park with 1,200 in attendance. For the occasion, the Seattle, Lake Shore and Eastern Railway ran special trains from Seattle to the end of Yesler Avenue at Lake Washington. From there, two special steamers were provided to take fans to the ballpark. [2]
In 1890, Seattle began play in the Pacific Northwest League, which was a four–team league from 1890 to 1892, featuring the Portland Webfeet, Spokane Bunchgrassers and Tacoma Daisies joining Seattle in league play. [3] [4] From 1890 to 1892, the Seattle team was called the Hustlers as well as the "Blues," with nicknames in early baseball being largely unofficial. [5] [6]
In their first season of play, Seattle finished in 3rd place, their first of three consecutive 3rd place finishes. Playing the season under manager Elmer Rockwell, the Hustlers ended the 1890 season with a record of 48–36, finishing 12.5 games behind the 1st place Spokane Bunchgrassers. [7] The Pacific Northwest League had no playoffs. Pitcher Kid Camp of Seattle led the league with an ERA of 1.08.[ citation needed ] [8]
In the 1891 season, Seattle again placed 3rd in the Pacific Northwest League. Seattle compiled a record of 45–55, playing under manager Abner Powell and finishing 14.0 games behind the 1st place Portland Gladiators. [9] Kid Camp led the league with 31 pitching wins. [10]
The 1892 Pacific Northwest league became a Class B level league. [11] With a final record of 38–37, the Hustlers placed 3rd under managers Abner Powell and Gil Hatfield, as the team finished 4.0 games behind the 1st place Tacoma Daisies in the final standings. [12] Seattle pitcher Gus McGinnis led the league with 19 wins and 169 strikeouts. [13]
The Pacific Northwest League did not play in 1893.[ citation needed ] [8] It folded until 1896 as a result of the economic depression, known as the Panic of 1893. [14]
The Hustlers were succeeded in Seattle by the Seattle Yannigans/Rainmakers, who joined the 1898 Pacific Northwest League.[ citation needed ] [15]
The Seattle Hustlers played minor league home games at Madison Park. [16] [2] Madison Park is still in use today as a public park, located at 4201 East Madison Street, Seattle, Washington. [17] The ballpark itself was across Madison Street from the pavilion.
| Year(s) | # Yrs. | Team | Level | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890–1891 | 2 | Seattle Hustlers | Independent | Pacific Northwest League |
| 1892 | 1 | Class D | ||
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs/notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 48–36 | 3rd | Elmer Rockwell | No playoffs held |
| 1891 | 45–55 | 3rd | Abner Powell | No playoffs held |
| 1892 | 38–737 | 3rd | Abner Powell / Gil Hatfield | No playoffs held |
Seattle Hustlers players
Seattle (minor league baseball) players
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