Harry Elliott

Born: 12/30/1923 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 8/9/2013 in Little River, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1953-08-01 | Final Game: 1955-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Harry Lewis Elliott

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Biography

Harry Elliott was a professional baseball player born in 1923, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1953 to 1955. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 92 games, where he showcased his skills primarily in the outfield. Elliott recorded a batting average of .256, accumulating 45 hits, including 2 home runs and 18 runs batted in (RBIs). Despite not being known for his speed on the bases, as evidenced by his zero stolen bases, he contributed to his teams with solid defensive play and consistent hitting during a time when the league was transitioning from the powerful offensive styles of the early 1950s. Elliott's career unfolded during a pivotal era in baseball, marked by the gradual integration of players and the evolving strategies of the game. While he may not have achieved the level of notoriety as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history. After concluding his major league tenure on September 25, 1955, Elliott left behind a legacy that reflects the dedication and perseverance of players in the mid-20th century, who often faced challenges both on and off the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
92	176	15	45	10	1	2	18	0	14	17	0.256	0.314	0.358	0.672	-267.6

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career SLG .358 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.672 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 7.8% 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
1953	STL	NL	24	59	6	15	6	1	1	6	0	3	8	0.254	.264 (-4%)	.335 (-10%)	.397 (+11%)	.733 (+1%)	-16.0
1955	STL	NL	68	117	9	30	4	0	1	12	0	11	9	0.256	.258 (-1%)	.332 (-3%)	.393 (-20%)	.726 (-12%)	-251.5