The 1901 Pittsburgh[a] Pirates finished in first place in the National League, 7½ games ahead of the second-place Philadelphia Phillies.
The pitching staff of the Pirates allowed the fewest runs in the league and was among the greatest ever.
The four top starting pitchers – Deacon Phillippe, Jack Chesbro, Jesse Tannehill, and Sam Leever – were the four top pitchers in the National League in terms of winning percentage.
Future Hall of Famer Rube Waddell had pitched well in 1900 for the Pirates, but was sold in May 1901 to the Chicago Orphans.
Infielders Ginger Beaumont Deacon Phillippe Jesse Tannehill Honus Wagner Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg.