Harry Coveleski

Born: 4/23/1886 in Shamokin, PA, USA

Died: 8/4/1950 in Shamokin, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-09-10 | Final Game: 1918-06-23

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Harry Frank Coveleski

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Biography

Harry Coveleski, born in 1886, was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 1907 to 1918. Known for his exceptional skill on the mound, Coveleski finished his career with a record of 81-55 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.39. He struck out 511 batters over his career and recorded 9 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and close them out effectively. Coveleski’s playing style was characterized by his precision and control, making him a valuable asset to his teams during the early 20th century. Competing during the deadball era, a time when pitching dominated and offense was often at a premium, Coveleski's achievements stood out. His contributions to the game were significant, as he helped elevate the standard for pitchers in a period that would eventually see the rise of more powerful offensive play. Coveleski's legacy is remembered not only for his statistics but also for his influence on the art of pitching, making him a noteworthy figure in the history of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
81	55	198	151	83	13	9	1248.0	1070	332	13	376	511	2.39	0

Career ERA 2.39 vs. league average 2.73 across their career seasons — 12.2% better 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
1907	PHI	NL	1	0	4	0	0	0	0	20.0	10	0	3	6	0.00	2.50 (+100%)	160.8
1908	PHI	NL	4	1	6	5	5	2	0	43.7	29	6	12	22	1.24	2.40 (+48%)	347.6
1909	PHI	NL	6	10	24	17	8	2	1	121.7	109	37	49	56	2.74	2.55 (-8%)	-331.1
1910	CIN	NL	1	1	7	4	2	0	0	39.3	35	23	42	27	5.26	2.79 (-89%)	-2014.4
1914	DET	AL	22	12	44	36	23	5	2	303.3	251	84	100	124	2.49	2.93 (+15%)	38.0
1915	DET	AL	22	13	50	38	20	1	4	312.7	271	85	87	150	2.45	2.90 (+16%)	2762.5
1916	DET	AL	21	11	44	39	22	3	2	324.3	278	71	63	108	1.97	2.78 (+29%)	1278.3
1917	DET	AL	4	6	16	11	2	0	0	69.0	70	20	14	15	2.61	2.69 (+3%)	259.4
1918	DET	AL	0	1	3	1	1	0	0	14.0	17	6	6	3	3.86	2.83 (-36%)	-112.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
198	418	30	79	8	4	0	28	0	15	134	0.189	0.219	0.227	0.446	-1282.8

Career AVG .189 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 24.1% below league average.

Career OBP .219 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 30.2% below league average.

Career SLG .227 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 29.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.446 vs. league average 0.637 across their career seasons — 30.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1907	PHI	NL	4	8	1	0	0	0	0	2	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1908	PHI	NL	6	15	2	2	0	1	1	0	10	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0
1909	PHI	NL	24	37	2	4	0	0	0	0	14	0.108	—	—	—	—	0.0
1910	CIN	NL	7	16	1	1	1	0	0	0	4	0.062	—	—	—	—	0.0
1914	DET	AL	44	95	6	23	2	1	12	6	28	0.242	.255 (-5%)	.322 (-11%)	.339 (-16%)	.661 (-14%)	-216.1
1915	DET	AL	50	103	9	18	2	0	6	7	29	0.175	.250 (-30%)	.318 (-29%)	.332 (-42%)	.651 (-35%)	-583.1
1916	DET	AL	44	118	7	25	3	2	7	0	38	0.212	.248 (-15%)	.314 (-30%)	.326 (-17%)	.640 (-24%)	-483.5
1917	DET	AL	16	22	2	5	0	0	0	0	5	0.227	—	—	—	—	0.0
1918	DET	AL	3	4	0	1	0	0	2	0	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0