Harry Feldman, baseball player, 1941-1946

Harry Feldman

Born: 11/10/1919 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 3/16/1962 in Fort Smith, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-09-10 | Final Game: 1946-04-25

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

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Biography

Harry Feldman was a professional baseball pitcher who enjoyed a career spanning from 1941 to 1946. Born in 1919, Feldman made his mark during a tumultuous era in American history, as World War II impacted the sport and led to a shortage of players in the major leagues. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 35 wins and 35 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.8. His ability to strike batters out was notable, as he recorded 254 strikeouts, showcasing his skill on the mound and his capacity to dominate opposing hitters. Feldman’s playing style was characterized by a blend of strategic pitching and resilience, traits that were vital in the competitive environment of the 1940s. He also contributed to his teams with three saves, highlighting his versatility and ability to perform under pressure in crucial moments. Despite the challenges of his era, including the integration of baseball and the impact of the war on player availability, Feldman established himself as a reliable and competitive pitcher during his time in the league, leaving a lasting legacy in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
35 35 143 78 22 6 3 666.0 671 281 45 300 254 3.80 0

Career ERA 3.80 vs. league average 3.64 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
1941 NY1 NL 1 1 3 3 1 1 0 20.3 21 9 6 9 3.98 3.94 (-1%) 577.7
1942 NY1 NL 7 1 31 6 2 1 0 114.0 100 40 73 49 3.16 3.57 (+11%) -1946.1
1943 NY1 NL 4 5 31 10 1 0 0 104.7 114 50 58 49 4.30 3.50 (-23%) -2297.9
1944 NY1 NL 11 13 40 27 8 1 2 205.3 214 95 91 70 4.16 3.57 (-16%) -4933.3
1945 NY1 NL 12 13 35 30 10 3 1 217.7 213 79 69 74 3.27 3.67 (+11%) -975.8
1946 NY1 NL 0 2 3 2 0 0 0 4.0 9 8 3 3 18.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
173 221 27 38 4 0 2 20 0 11 50 0.172 0.215 0.217 0.432 -1063.1

Career AVG .172 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 33.5% below league average.

Career OBP .215 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 34.5% below league average.

Career SLG .217 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 39.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.432 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 36.9% 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
1941 NY1 NL 3 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1942 NY1 NL 31 39 2 11 1 0 1 5 0 1 8 0.282 — — — — 0.0
1943 NY1 NL 44 30 5 4 0 0 0 1 0 3 3 0.133 — — — — 0.0
1944 NY1 NL 54 73 15 15 1 0 0 9 0 3 14 0.205 .261 (-21%) .325 (-27%) .357 (-39%) .683 (-33%) -407.9
1945 NY1 NL 38 72 4 7 2 0 1 5 0 3 23 0.097 .260 (-63%) .328 (-56%) .354 (-53%) .683 (-54%) -655.2
1946 NY1 NL 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 143 0 30 105 11 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1941 NY1 P 3 0 0 3 1 0
1942 NY1 P 31 0 4 22 1 3
1943 NY1 P 31 0 5 20 1 4
1944 NY1 P 40 0 9 29 7 3
1945 NY1 P 35 0 12 31 1 0
1946 NY1 P 3 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 143