Harley Boss

Born: 11/19/1908 in Hodge, LA, USA

Died: 5/15/1964 in Nashville, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-07-19 | Final Game: 1933-09-24

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Elmer Harley Boss

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Biography

Harley Boss was a professional baseball player born in 1908, who played in Major League Baseball from 1928 until his final game on September 24, 1933. A versatile position player, Boss appeared in a total of 155 games during his career. He established himself as a competent hitter, finishing with a batting average of .268, which showcased his ability to make contact and contribute offensively. Throughout his time in the league, he recorded 139 hits, including one home run, and drove in 61 runs, demonstrating a solid presence at the plate. Boss's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to evolve away from the deadball era and embrace a more offensive style of play. While his home run total was modest, his contributions to his teams were significant in terms of consistency and situational hitting. In addition to his offensive capabilities, he also displayed speed on the bases, recording two stolen bases. Although Boss may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his dedication to the game and his performance during the early 1930s left a lasting impact on the teams he played for.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
155	519	64	139	19	8	1	61	2	30	34	0.268	0.309	0.341	0.650	-865.7

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career OBP .309 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.

Career SLG .341 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.650 vs. league average 0.751 across their career seasons — 13.5% 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
1928	WSN	AL	12	12	1	3	0	0	0	2	0	3	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1929	WSN	AL	28	66	9	18	2	1	0	6	0	2	6	0.273	.289 (-6%)	.353 (-17%)	.415 (-20%)	.769 (-18%)	-225.3
1930	WSN	AL	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1933	CLE	AL	112	438	54	118	17	7	1	53	2	25	27	0.269	.270 (avg)	.329 (-6%)	.377 (-8%)	.707 (-7%)	-640.5