Harry Colliflower, baseball player, 1899-1899

Harry Colliflower

Born: 3/11/1869 in Petersville, MD, USA

Died: 8/14/1961 in Washington, DC, USA

MLB Debut: 1899-07-21 | Final Game: 1899-10-12

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: James Harry Colliflower

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Biography

Harry Colliflower was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1869, whose career spanned from 1899 to 1907. He played during a transitional period in baseball characterized by the emergence of the modern game, yet he faced challenges that limited his success on the mound. Over his brief career, Colliflower recorded a win-loss record of 1-11, with an earned run average (ERA) of 8.17, and he struck out a total of 8 batters. Despite these modest statistics, he contributed to the sport during an era when pitching was evolving, and offensive strategies were becoming more pronounced. Colliflower's career unfolded in a time when the game was still heavily influenced by the deadball era, where low-scoring contests and strategic play were paramount. While he did not achieve significant individual success, his participation in the major leagues reflects the broader context of the time, where many players were striving to establish themselves amid fierce competition. Although he did not record any saves during his career, Colliflower remains a part of baseball history, representing the challenges and dynamics faced by pitchers of his era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 11 14 12 11 0 0 98.0 152 89 6 41 8 8.17 0

Career ERA 8.17 vs. league average 3.85 across their career seasons — 112.5% 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
1899 CL4 NL 1 11 14 12 11 0 0 98.0 152 89 41 8 8.17 3.85 (-113%) -3293.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
23 76 5 23 4 0 0 9 0 2 9 0.303 0.321 0.355 0.676 -76.3

Career AVG .303 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — +7.1% above league average.

Career OBP .321 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career SLG .355 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.676 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — near 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
1899 CL4 NL 23 76 5 23 4 0 0 9 0 2 9 0.303 .282 (+7%) .343 (-7%) .366 (-3%) .710 (-5%) -76.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 4 0 25 0 2 1
OF 6 0 10 0 2 0
P 14 0 1 26 4 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1899 CL4 1B 4 0 25 0 2 1
1899 CL4 OF 6 0 10 0 2 0
1899 CL4 P 14 0 1 26 4 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 14
First Base 4
Center Field 4
Right Field 2