Harvey Branch

Born: 2/8/1937 in Memphis, TN, USA

Died: 1/15/2021 in Memphis, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-09-18 | Final Game: 1962-09-18

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Harvey Alfred Branch

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Biography

Harvey Branch, born in 1937, was a position player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball. He played only one game on September 18, 1962, during which he faced the challenges that many players in the early 1960s encountered as they sought to establish themselves in a competitive and evolving league. Unfortunately, Branch did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0 and no stolen bases. Despite the limited scope of his playing time, Branch’s journey into the majors reflects the aspirations of countless players who aimed to make their mark in a sport that was beginning to transition into a more dynamic era. While his statistical contributions may not have been significant, his brief appearance in the big leagues stands as a testament to his dedication and the competitive spirit that defines baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	1	1	0	0	0	5.0	5	3	1	5	2	5.40	0

Career ERA 5.40 vs. league average 3.96 across their career seasons — 36.5% 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
1962	STL	NL	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	5.0	5	3	5	2	5.40	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

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

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.719 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
1962	STL	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	1	1	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1962	SLN	P	1	1	1	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1