Rowdy Elliott

Born: 7/8/1890 in Kokomo, IN, USA

Died: 2/12/1934 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-09-24 | Final Game: 1920-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Harold Bell Elliott

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Biography

Rowdy Elliott, born in 1890, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1910 to 1920. As a position player, Elliott participated in 157 games, showcasing his skills in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the lively ball era. He recorded 97 hits, contributing to a career batting average of .241. While he hit only one home run, Elliott demonstrated his ability to drive in runs, finishing with 44 RBIs over his career. Additionally, he showcased speed on the bases, amassing a total of 5 stolen bases. Elliott's playing style was marked by a focus on contact hitting rather than power, reflecting the strategies of his time when small ball tactics often prevailed. Though not a standout star, his contributions to the teams he played for during the 1910s were significant, as he navigated the competitive landscape of early 20th-century baseball. His career remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game's history, illustrating the diverse skill sets that players brought to the field in a rapidly evolving sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
157	402	36	97	15	5	1	44	5	19	23	0.241	0.281	0.311	0.592	-541.8

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.

Career SLG .311 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 7.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.592 vs. league average 0.654 across their career seasons — 9.5% 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
1910	BSN	NL	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1916	CHC	NL	23	55	5	14	3	0	0	3	1	3	5	0.255	.248 (+2%)	.314 (-7%)	.326 (-5%)	.640 (-6%)	-57.7
1917	CHC	NL	85	223	18	56	8	5	0	28	4	11	11	0.251	.248 (+1%)	.312 (-6%)	.323 (+3%)	.635 (-2%)	-137.9
1918	CHC	NL	5	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1920	BRO	NL	41	112	13	27	4	0	1	13	0	3	6	0.241	.271 (-11%)	.331 (-19%)	.363 (-16%)	.694 (-18%)	-346.2