Harry Eells

Born: 2/14/1880 in Liston Township Woodbury County, IA, USA

Died: 12/7/1940 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-04-22 | Final Game: 1906-08-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Harry Archibald Eells

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Biography

Harry Eells was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1880, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from April 22, 1906, to August 14, 1906, a brief yet noteworthy period in the sport's history. Eells played in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game, and he carved out a niche as a reliable pitcher during this time. Throughout his short major league career, Eells compiled a record of 4-5 and maintained a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 2.61, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound. He struck out 35 batters, demonstrating his ability to challenge hitters and contribute to his team's efforts. Although he did not record any saves, Eells' performance reflected the evolving strategies of pitching in the early 1900s, where control and finesse were paramount. Despite the brevity of his time in the league, Harry Eells remains a part of baseball history, representing the unique challenges and developments of his era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	5	14	8	6	1	0	86.3	77	25	1	48	35	2.61	0

Career ERA 2.61 vs. league average 2.68 across their career seasons — near 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
1906	CLE	AL	4	5	14	8	6	1	0	86.3	77	25	48	35	2.61	2.68 (+3%)	-1788.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
14	32	2	6	2	0	0	1	0	2	17	0.188	0.257	0.250	0.507	0.0

Career AVG .188 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 24.2% below league average.

Career OBP .257 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 20.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.507 vs. league average 0.623 across their career seasons — 18.5% 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
1906	CLE	AL	14	32	2	6	2	0	0	1	0	2	17	0.188	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	14	8	8	26	1	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1906	CLE	P	14	8	8	26	1	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	14