Harry Gaspar

Born: 4/28/1883 in Quorn, IA, USA

Died: 5/14/1940 in Santa Ana, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-04-17 | Final Game: 1912-06-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Harry Lambert Gaspar

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Biography

Harry Gaspar was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1883, whose career spanned from 1909 to June 20, 1912. He played during a transformative era in baseball, where the game was transitioning from the deadball era, characterized by low-scoring games and a focus on pitching prowess. Gaspar recorded a career record of 46 wins and 48 losses, demonstrating his resilience and competitive spirit on the mound. With an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.69, he established himself as a formidable presence in the league, often keeping opposing hitters off balance. Throughout his career, Gaspar accumulated a total of 228 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to dominate batters and contribute significantly to his team's pitching staff. In addition to his strikeout capabilities, he also recorded 13 saves, underlining his proficiency in high-pressure situations and his role in securing victories for his team. Despite the relatively short duration of his career, Harry Gaspar's contributions to the game remain a part of baseball history, reflecting the evolving strategies and competitive nature of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
46	48	143	98	48	10	13	825.3	795	247	15	217	228	2.69	0

Career ERA 2.69 vs. league average 3.02 across their career seasons — 10.7% better 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
1909	CIN	NL	19	11	44	29	19	4	2	260.0	228	58	57	65	2.01	2.55 (+21%)	301.1
1910	CIN	NL	15	17	48	31	16	4	7	275.0	257	79	75	74	2.59	2.79 (+7%)	-2129.6
1911	CIN	NL	11	17	44	32	11	2	4	253.7	272	93	69	76	3.30	3.37 (+2%)	-1824.0
1912	CIN	NL	1	3	7	6	2	0	0	36.7	38	17	16	13	4.17	3.36 (-24%)	-173.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
143	266	16	36	5	0	0	16	1	14	84	0.135	0.181	0.154	0.336	-2029.8

Career AVG .135 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 47.4% below league average.

Career OBP .181 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 44.0% below league average.

Career SLG .154 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 54.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.336 vs. league average 0.663 across their career seasons — 49.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1909	CIN	NL	44	82	3	10	1	7	1	3	32	0.122	.244 (-50%)	.306 (-50%)	.312 (-57%)	.618 (-54%)	-672.6
1910	CIN	NL	48	87	6	10	2	0	0	8	25	0.115	.249 (-54%)	.317 (-38%)	.326 (-58%)	.644 (-48%)	-654.7
1911	CIN	NL	44	85	7	13	2	6	0	3	27	0.153	.266 (-43%)	.336 (-46%)	.356 (-51%)	.693 (-48%)	-702.5
1912	CIN	NL	7	12	0	3	0	3	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0