Harry Ables, baseball player, 1905-1911

Harry Ables

Born: 10/4/1883 in Terrell, TX, USA

Died: 2/8/1951 in San Antonio, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-09-02 | Final Game: 1911-05-05

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Harry Terrell Ables

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Biography

Harry Ables was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1883, whose career spanned from 1905 to 1911. He played during a period when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more modern style, marked by an increasing emphasis on power hitting and strategic play. Over the course of his career, Ables compiled a record of 1-5, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.04. He recorded a total of 41 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats, although he did not register any saves during his time in Major League Baseball. Ables' playing career unfolded against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving game, where pitchers were beginning to adapt to new strategies and techniques. Despite his modest win-loss record, he contributed to his teams during the early 20th century, a time when the sport was gaining popularity and establishing its place in American culture. His journey through the league serves as a reminder of the diverse paths players took in the formative years of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 5 14 8 4 0 0 71.3 79 32 1 30 41 4.04 0

Career ERA 4.04 vs. league average 2.92 across their career seasons — 38.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1905 SLA AL 0 3 6 3 1 0 0 30.7 37 13 13 11 3.82 2.82 (-35%) -200.7
1909 CLE AL 1 1 5 3 3 0 0 29.7 26 7 10 24 2.12 2.55 (+17%) 278.3
1911 NYY AL 0 1 3 2 0 0 0 11.0 16 12 7 6 9.82 3.37 (-191%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
14 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 14 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.648 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1905 SLA AL 6 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1909 CLE AL 5 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 7 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1911 NYY AL 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 14 6 1 12 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1905 SLA P 6 3 1 6 0 0
1909 CLE P 5 3 0 5 2 0
1911 NYA P 3 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 14

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Southwestern University Georgetown TX 1903, 1904