The Forest City club of Cleveland was not destined to survive the 1872 season, but they begin the campaign with the same club they used with some success in 1871:
P - Al Pratt - 16 wins, 13 losses in 1871.
C - Deacon White - Batted only .226 in 1871, in contrast to his .322 average in real life.
1B - Jim Carleton - A .299 hitter in 1871.
2B - Gene Kimball - Hit .267 in 1871.
3B - Ezra Sutton - A .383 hitter who was the star of the National Association in 1871.
SS - John Bass - Just a .227 hitter last season.
LF - Charlie Pabor - Batted a mere .201 in 1871.
CF - Art Allison - A solid .285 hitter last season, but has trouble fielding in center.
RF - Caleb Johnson - A .273 hitter last season.
Look for them to struggle to maintain their 1871 level of play.
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