Harry Child

Born: 5/23/1905 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 11/8/1972 in Alexandria, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1930-07-16 | Final Game: 1930-09-11

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: Harry Stephen Patrick Child

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Biography

Harry Child was a professional baseball player born in 1905, who played in the Major Leagues during a brief stint from July 16 to September 11, 1930. Primarily a position player, Child made his mark in the game during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approaches that would define the following decades. Despite the limited number of games he participated in, Child's involvement in the league reflects the competitive nature of baseball during this period, where many players jostled for attention and opportunity. Over the course of his career, Child appeared in 5 games, accumulating 1 hit and achieving a batting average of 0.25. Although he did not record any home runs or RBIs, his presence in the lineup contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. Child's playing style and tenure, while modest in statistical output, serve as a reminder of the numerous players who graced the field, many of whom played vital roles in their teams despite limited opportunities.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	5	0	0	0	0	10.0	10	7	1	5	5	6.30	0

Career ERA 6.30 vs. league average 4.80 across their career seasons — 31.3% 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
1930	WSN	AL	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	10.0	10	7	5	5	6.30	4.80 (-31%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .294 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 29.5% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .430 across their career seasons — 41.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.784 across their career seasons — 36.2% 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
1930	WSN	AL	5	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	5	0	0	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1930	WS1	P	5	0	0	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	5

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Loyola College in Maryland	Baltimore	MD	1928