Harry Else

Born: 1/9/1906 in Terrell, TX, USA

Died: 12/28/1986 in San Diego, CA, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Harry Elmo Else

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Biography

Harry Else, born in 1906, is an active position player in professional baseball, known for his tenacity and versatility on the field. With a career spanning over several seasons, he has participated in 119 games, showcasing his skills with a batting average of .262. Else has accumulated 91 hits, including one home run, and has driven in 40 RBIs, demonstrating his ability to contribute to his team's offensive efforts. Additionally, he has shown speed on the bases with 7 stolen bases, adding another dimension to his playing style. A two-time All-Star selection, Harry Else continues to make his mark in the game, providing both experience and leadership to his team. His career unfolds during a competitive era of baseball, where he navigates the challenges posed by evolving playing styles and strategies. As he remains active, Else exemplifies the enduring spirit of the game, blending traditional skills with the demands of modern baseball. His journey reflects not just personal achievement but also the rich history of the sport as it continues to evolve.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
119 347 48 91 9 5 1 40 7 30 0 0.262 0.328 0.326 0.654 -566.8

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .328 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .326 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.654 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 11.1% 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
1932 MRM NSL 46 142 15 31 4 1 0 14 2 10 0 0.218 .275 (-21%) .335 (-18%) .391 (-33%) .726 (-26%) -641.3
1936 KCM IND 7 23 4 6 0 1 0 4 0 1 0 0.261 — — — — 0.0
1937 KCM NAL 26 59 9 17 2 1 0 8 1 5 0 0.288 .276 (+4%) .342 (avg) .398 (-11%) .740 (-6%) -52.9
1938 KCM NAL 30 90 16 27 2 2 1 11 4 10 0 0.300 .272 (+10%) .341 (+12%) .392 (+2%) .734 (+7%) 127.4
1940 CAG NAL 10 33 4 10 1 0 0 3 0 4 0 0.303 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.200

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1937 ALC KCM 2 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 2 2 1 1 1 0
C 109 102 665 90 9 5
OF 1 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1932 MRM C 46 46 240 41 4 3
1936 KCM C 7 7 54 8 0 1
1937 KCM C 22 16 109 7 2 0
1938 KCM C 27 26 224 29 3 1
1938 KCM OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1940 CAG 3B 2 2 1 1 1 0
1940 CAG C 7 7 38 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 109
Third Base 2
Right Field 1