Harry Cheek

Born: 4/23/1879 in Kansas City, MO, USA

Died: 8/25/1927 in Redwood City, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-04-30 | Final Game: 1910-05-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Harry Gordon Cheek

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Biography

Harry Cheek was a professional baseball player born in 1879, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned from April 30 to May 12, 1910. During his short stint, Cheek showcased his abilities as a position player, appearing in a total of 2 games. He made a notable impact during this limited time, recording 2 hits with a batting average of 0.5, a remarkable figure that underscored his potential despite the brevity of his career. Cheek played in an era that was characterized by the early stages of professional baseball, a time when the game was evolving rapidly and attracting a growing fan base. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs during his time in the majors, his ability to achieve a 50% batting average reflects a glimpse of talent that could have flourished had circumstances allowed for a longer career. Despite his limited contributions, Harry Cheek remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who passed through the league during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	4	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	0.500	0.750	1.250	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — +100.2% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — +57.4% above league average.

Career SLG .750 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +129.4% above league average.

Career OPS 1.250 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — +93.9% 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
1910	PHI	NL	2	4	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	2	0	2	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1910	PHI	C	2	0	2	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	2