Directly after the season ended, owner Aaron Stern sold the club to Al Johnson.
Joe Knight, who last appeared in the majors with the Philadelphia Quakers in 1884 as a pitcher, was signed to play the outfield.
John Reilly led the club offensively, hitting .300 with team highs with six home runs and 86 RBI.
By the time the season ended, the Reds had a 77–55 record, finishing in fourth place, 10½ games behind the Bridegrooms.
Infielders Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg.