Harvey Freeman

Born: 12/22/1897 in Mottville, MI, USA

Died: 1/10/1970 in Kalamazoo, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-07-10 | Final Game: 1921-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Harvey Bayard Freeman

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Biography

Harvey Freeman was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for a brief period from 1921. Born in 1897, Freeman took the mound during a time when the sport was transitioning away from the deadball era, which had been characterized by low-scoring games and a focus on pitching prowess. His major league career spanned from July 10, 1921, to September 28, 1921, where he recorded a win-loss record of 1-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 7.69 over his appearances. Despite the limited impact he made in the major leagues, Freeman's career is a reflection of the challenges many pitchers faced during that era, including the evolving nature of the game and the increasing emphasis on offensive performance. He struck out 5 batters in his time on the mound, but he did not record any saves. While his stint in MLB was short-lived, Freeman's journey serves as a reminder of the countless players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their time in the spotlight was fleeting.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	4	18	4	2	0	0	48.0	65	41	2	35	5	7.69	0

Career ERA 7.69 vs. league average 4.02 across their career seasons — 91.2% 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
1921	PHA	AL	1	4	18	4	2	0	0	48.0	65	41	35	5	7.69	4.02 (-91%)	-2399.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
18	12	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0.083	0.083	0.083	0.167	0.0

Career AVG .083 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 70.9% below league average.

Career OBP .083 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 75.8% below league average.

Career SLG .083 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 78.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.167 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — 77.5% 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
1921	PHA	AL	18	12	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	18	0	0	19	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1921	PHA	P	18	0	0	19	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	18

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Western Michigan University	Kalamazoo	MI	1920, 1921