Derbyshire played ten county matches, two each against Hampshire, Lancashire, Nottinghamshire, Surrey and Yorkshire and one against MCC.
William Eadie who made his debut in the season went on to play regularly for the club until 1899.
Edwin Coup also made his debut and played several games over three seasons.
Francis Dixon and Thomas Selby each played their one career match for Derbyshire during the season.
William Mycroft had joined in 1873 and had chalked up impressive bowling figures with his fast left arm action.