Harry Armbruster

Born: 3/20/1882 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 12/10/1953 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-04-30 | Final Game: 1906-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Harry Gregory Armbruster

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Biography

Harry Armbruster was a professional baseball player born in 1882, who had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball from 1906. Primarily a position player, Armbruster appeared in 91 games over the course of the 1906 season, showcasing his skills during a time when baseball was transitioning into the modern era. He made a modest impact at the plate, recording 63 hits and finishing the season with a batting average of .238. His contributions included 2 home runs and 24 runs batted in, along with 13 stolen bases, demonstrating his ability to contribute both as a hitter and a base runner. Armbruster's career unfolded during a period when the game was characterized by its evolving strategies and the increasing emphasis on speed and athleticism. Although his time in the league was limited to a single season, Armbruster's performance reflected the competitive nature of early 20th-century baseball, which was beginning to embrace more dynamic styles of play. While he may not have achieved long-term fame, his presence on the field during this formative time in baseball history remains a part of the sport's rich tapestry.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
91	265	40	63	6	3	2	24	13	43	39	0.238	0.353	0.306	0.658	470.3

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .353 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — +14.7% above league average.

Career SLG .306 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.658 vs. league average 0.623 across their career seasons — +5.7% above 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
1906	PHA	AL	91	265	40	63	6	3	2	24	13	43	39	0.238	.247 (-4%)	.307 (+15%)	.315 (-3%)	.622 (+6%)	470.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	74	69	124	9	4	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1906	PHA	OF	74	69	124	9	4	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	2
Center Field	38
Right Field	34