Harry Burrell

Born: 5/26/1867 in Bethel, VT, USA

Died: 12/11/1914 in Omaha, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 1891-09-13 | Final Game: 1891-10-03

Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Harry J. Burrell

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Biography

Harry Burrell, born in 1867, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1891 to 1909. He played during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the early expansion of the game and the evolving role of pitchers. Burrell's career record stood at 4-2, reflecting his contributions on the mound during a time when the sport was still finding its footing in terms of strategy and athleticism. With an earned run average (ERA) of 4.81, Burrell showcased a competitive spirit and the ability to navigate the challenging dynamics of the game. He recorded a total of 19 strikeouts and secured 1 save, underlining his role as a reliable option for his team in critical situations. Although Burrell's time in Major League Baseball was relatively brief, he was part of a generation that laid the groundwork for the future of pitching, influencing how the position would evolve in the years to come. His legacy remains a testament to the early days of baseball, capturing a snapshot of the sport as it began to grow in popularity and complexity.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	2	7	4	3	0	1	43.0	51	23	4	21	19	4.81	0

Career ERA 4.81 vs. league average 3.52 across their career seasons — 36.7% 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
1891	SL4	AA	4	2	7	4	3	0	1	43.0	51	23	21	19	4.81	3.52 (-37%)	-1012.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	20	2	4	1	0	0	3	0	0	5	0.200	0.200	0.250	0.450	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 39.7% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 27.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.450 vs. league average 0.675 across their career seasons — 33.3% 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
1891	SL4	AA	8	20	2	4	1	0	0	3	0	0	5	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
P	7	0	2	8	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1891	SL4	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
1891	SL4	P	7	0	2	8	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	7
Right Field	1