Harry Curtis, baseball player, 1907-1907

Harry Curtis

Born: 2/19/1883 in Portland, ME, USA

Died: 8/1/1951 in Evanston, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-08-28 | Final Game: 1907-10-05

Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Harry Albert Curtis

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Biography

Harry Curtis was a professional baseball player born in 1883, whose career spanned the 1907 season until October 5, 1907. Serving primarily as a position player, Curtis made a brief but notable impact in Major League Baseball, appearing in a total of 6 games. Throughout his time in the league, he recorded 2 hits, contributing to a batting average of .222. He showcased his speed on the base paths with 2 stolen bases and drove in 1 run during his short tenure in the majors. Playing during a transitional period in baseball, Curtis's career coincided with the early years of the modern game, characterized by a shift from the deadball era towards a more offense-driven style. Despite the limited opportunities, his presence on the field reflects the competitive spirit of the time, as many players sought to establish themselves in a rapidly evolving sport. Although his major league career was brief, Harry Curtis remains a part of baseball history, illustrating the vast array of players who contributed to the rich tapestry of the game during the early 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 9 2 2 0 0 0 1 2 2 1 0.222 0.364 0.222 0.586 0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.

Career OBP .364 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — +19.5% above league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 28.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.586 vs. league average 0.613 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
1907 NY1 NL 6 9 2 2 0 0 0 1 2 2 1 0.222 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 6 2 16 4 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1907 NY1 C 6 2 16 4 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 6

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Notre Dame South Bend IN 1907
Syracuse University Syracuse NY 1904, 1905