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The Baltimore Canaries played their first season in 1872 as a member of the National Association of Professional Base Ball Players. They finished second in the league with a record of 35-19. Outfielder Lip Pike led the NA in home runs with 7 and runs batted in with 60. Pitcher Bobby Mathews paced the circuit in strikeouts. Baltimore’s other pitcher Cherokee Fisher led in earned run average.