Harry Fanwell

Born: 10/16/1886 in Patapsco, MD, USA

Died: 7/15/1965 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-07-23 | Final Game: 1910-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Harry Clayton Fanwell

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Biography

Harry Fanwell was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1886, who played in the early 20th century during a time when Major League Baseball was still evolving. His career spanned from July 23, 1910, to October 1, 1910, during which he made a notable, if brief, impact on the game. Fanwell finished his career with a record of 2 wins and 9 losses, showcasing the challenges many pitchers faced in that era, which was characterized by low scoring and a focus on strategic gameplay. Fanwell posted an earned run average (ERA) of 3.62 over the course of his short career, which reflected his ability to keep runs minimal in a time when many games were often decided by just a few runs. He recorded 30 strikeouts, demonstrating his capability to overpower batters, although he did not secure any saves throughout his time in the league. Despite his limited time in the spotlight, Fanwell's contributions as a pitcher during the formative years of professional baseball mark him as a part of the sport's rich history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	9	17	11	5	1	0	92.0	87	37	0	38	30	3.62	0

Career ERA 3.62 vs. league average 2.79 across their career seasons — 29.8% 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
1910	CLE	AL	2	9	17	11	5	1	0	92.0	87	37	38	30	3.62	2.79 (-30%)	-813.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
17	30	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	16	0.033	0.094	0.033	0.127	0.0

Career AVG .033 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 86.7% below league average.

Career OBP .094 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 70.5% below league average.

Career SLG .033 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 89.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.127 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — 80.3% 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	CLE	AL	17	30	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	16	0.033	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	17	11	2	36	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1910	CLE	P	17	11	2	36	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	17