Harry Gardner

Born: 6/1/1887 in Quincy, MI, USA

Died: 8/2/1961 in Barlow, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-04-17 | Final Game: 1912-04-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Harry Ray Gardner

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Biography

Harry Gardner, born in 1887, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1911 to 1912. He made his mark during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, which was moving away from the deadball era. Gardner played in a time when pitching styles and strategies were evolving, and his contributions, though modest in terms of statistics, reflected the competitive nature of the game during that era. Over his brief career, Gardner compiled a record of 1-1 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.46. He struck out 24 batters and recorded 2 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute in high-pressure situations. While his time in the majors was short-lived, Gardner’s presence on the mound during the early 1910s added to the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the sport's evolution in its formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	14	3	2	0	2	42.3	42	21	2	21	24	4.46	0

Career ERA 4.46 vs. league average 3.37 across their career seasons — 32.6% 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
1911	PIT	NL	1	1	13	3	2	0	2	42.0	39	21	20	24	4.50	3.37 (-33%)	-504.0
1912	PIT	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0.3	3	0	1	0	0.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
14	14	1	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.214	0.214	0.286	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 36.2% below league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 20.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 27.9% 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
1911	PIT	NL	13	14	1	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0
1912	PIT	NL	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	14	0	1	7	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1911	PIT	P	13	0	0	7	0	0
1912	PIT	P	1	0	1	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	14