Harry Damrau, baseball player, 1915-1915

Harry Damrau

Born: 9/11/1890 in Newburgh, NY, USA

Died: 8/21/1957 in Staten Island, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-09-17 | Final Game: 1915-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Harry Robert Damrau

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Biography

Harry Damrau was a professional baseball player born in 1890, who made his mark in the sport during the early 20th century. His career spanned a brief period from September 17, 1915, to October 6, 1915, during which he played as a position player in Major League Baseball. Despite the limited number of games—just 16—Damrau showcased his abilities at the plate, accumulating 11 hits and recording a batting average of .196. He contributed to his team with 3 RBIs and demonstrated his speed on the base paths with 1 stolen base, highlighting his versatility as a player. Playing in a time when baseball was beginning to evolve with the advent of more advanced strategies and an increasing emphasis on power hitting, Damrau's career was brief yet reflective of the challenges faced by many players of his era. The early 1910s saw the league still transitioning from the deadball era, where small ball tactics were often favored. Although he did not hit any home runs, his on-field contributions were significant for a player of his time, and his brief tenure in the major leagues remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
16 56 4 11 1 0 0 3 1 5 17 0.196 0.262 0.214 0.477 -217.9

Career AVG .196 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 21.6% below league average.

Career OBP .262 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.

Career SLG .214 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 35.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.477 vs. league average 0.651 across their career seasons — 26.8% 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
1915 PHA AL 16 56 4 11 1 0 0 3 1 5 17 0.196 .250 (-22%) .318 (-18%) .332 (-36%) .651 (-27%) -217.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 16 0 16 24 6 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1915 PHA 3B 16 0 16 24 6 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 16