Harley Dillinger

Born: 10/30/1894 in Pomeroy, OH, USA

Died: 1/8/1959 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-08-16 | Final Game: 1914-10-03

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

Full name: Harley Hugh Dillinger

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Biography

Harley Dillinger was a professional baseball player born in 1894, who played during a brief stint in the early 20th century. His career in Major League Baseball spanned from August 16 to October 3, 1914, during a time when the game was evolving rapidly, transitioning from the deadball era into a more offense-driven style. Dillinger played a total of 11 games, but unfortunately, he did not achieve any hits, runs batted in, or home runs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. His lack of offensive production placed him in a unique position within the annals of baseball history, as he is one of the few players to have an entire career without a recorded hit. Despite the challenges he faced on the field, Dillinger's presence in the major leagues is a testament to the competitive nature of the sport during that era. Players like Dillinger often had to contend with the formidable pitching of the time, which was characterized by a focus on control and strategy. While his statistical contributions to the game were minimal, the story of Harley Dillinger serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who aspired to make their mark in baseball, even if their tenure in the spotlight was fleeting.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	11	2	1	0	0	33.7	41	17	0	25	11	4.54	0

Career ERA 4.54 vs. league average 2.93 across their career seasons — 55.2% 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
1914	CLE	AL	0	1	11	2	1	0	0	33.7	41	17	25	11	4.54	2.93 (-55%)	-1015.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1914	CLE	AL	11	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	11	0	0	7	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1914	CLE	P	11	0	0	7	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	11

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Rio Grande	Rio Grande	OH	1913