Worcester Worcesters all-time roster

After the season, team management turned their attention on the NL, and pursued the slot vacated by the departing Syracuse Stars.

[11][12] Further complications arose during the season: the popular Sullivan was sick with tuberculosis, and on August 19, shortstop Irwin broke his leg.

[12] Matters did not improve the following month: Lip Pike was accused of conspiring to throw baseball games, and was later expelled by the NL, and Sullivan succumbed to tuberculosis.

[12] To commemorate their teammate, the team wore a black crape on their sleeve, which began baseball's tradition of honoring the recently deceased in this manner.

[12][13] Dorgan departed the team before the season ended, and Stovey took over the on-field managerial duties, while also continuing his playing role.

Frank Bancroft managed the Worcester team in 1879 and 1880.
Doc Bushong split time at catcher in Worcester's first season, but became the starter for the final two.
John Clarkson began his Hall of Fame career with the 1882 Worcester team.
Arthur Irwin was the starting shortstop for the first two seasons, then switch over to third base for most of the 1882 season.
Harry Stovey played in all three of the club's seasons.