They were based in Syracuse, New York, and played their games at Star Park.

The Stars of 1890 won 55 games and lost 72 to finish seventh in the nine-team league.

The Stars' top hitter was second baseman Cupid Childs, who led the team in games played (126), hits (170), doubles (33), triples (14), runs (109), runs batted in (89), batting average (.345), on-base percentage (.434), slugging percentage (.481), and stolen bases (56).

Ed Mars was 9-5 to lead the team in winning percentage (.643) even though he had a higher ERA (4.67).

The Stars folded after the 1890 season during which owner Frazier lost an estimated $21,000 on the team.