Harry Gleason

Born: 3/28/1875 in Camden, NJ, USA

Died: 10/21/1961 in Camden, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-09-27 | Final Game: 1905-10-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Harry Gilbert Gleason

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Biography

Harry Gleason was an American professional baseball player born in 1875, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1901 to 1905, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Gleason played primarily as a position player, appearing in 274 games over the course of his career. He was known for his speed on the basepaths, accumulating 31 stolen bases, which was a notable achievement at a time when base stealing was becoming increasingly important in the game. Throughout his career, Gleason recorded 206 hits and drove in 90 runs, finishing with a batting average of .218. Although he hit only three home runs, his contributions to his teams went beyond mere statistics; he was a versatile player who adapted to the demands of the game as it evolved. Gleason's playing style reflected the grit and determination of the era, and while he may not have been a household name, his role in the early growth of baseball helped lay the foundation for future generations of players. He retired from professional baseball on October 8, 1905, leaving behind a legacy that would be remembered by those who appreciate the roots of America’s pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
274	944	88	206	24	11	3	90	31	48	83	0.218	0.263	0.276	0.540	-2554.0

Career AVG .218 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.

Career OBP .263 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.

Career SLG .276 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.540 vs. league average 0.652 across their career seasons — 17.2% 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
1901	BOS	AL	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1902	BOS	AL	71	240	30	54	5	5	2	25	6	10	22	0.225	.266 (-16%)	.321 (-18%)	.343 (-9%)	.665 (-13%)	-598.4
1903	BOS	AL	6	13	3	2	1	0	0	2	0	0	3	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0
1904	SLA	AL	46	155	10	33	7	1	0	6	1	4	13	0.213	.246 (-14%)	.300 (-18%)	.321 (-16%)	.622 (-17%)	-416.8
1905	SLA	AL	150	535	45	116	11	5	1	57	23	34	45	0.217	.248 (-13%)	.307 (-13%)	.322 (-19%)	.629 (-16%)	-1538.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	16	12	41	39	6	2
3B	202	161	185	380	53	20
OF	24	0	50	1	3	0
SS	20	17	29	60	9	7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1901	BOS	3B	1	0	0	2	1	1
1902	BOS	2B	4	0	4	8	4	1
1902	BOS	3B	35	0	41	66	8	7
1902	BOS	OF	23	0	50	1	3	0
1903	BOS	3B	2	0	0	3	1	0
1904	SLA	2B	5	4	11	10	1	0
1904	SLA	3B	20	19	26	38	5	4
1904	SLA	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1904	SLA	SS	20	17	29	60	9	7
1905	SLA	2B	7	8	26	21	1	1
1905	SLA	3B	144	142	118	271	38	8