Spec Harkness

Born: 12/13/1887 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Died: 5/18/1952 in Compton, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-06-13 | Final Game: 1911-07-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Frederick Harvey Harkness

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Biography

Spec Harkness was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, specifically from 1910 until his last game on July 5, 1911. Born in 1887, Harkness made his mark during a transitional period in baseball when the game was evolving from the deadball era into a time of greater offensive output. He compiled a career record of 12 wins and 9 losses, with a notable earned run average of 3.37, showcasing his ability to manage opposing hitters effectively. Over the course of his brief career, Harkness struck out 85 batters and recorded 1 save, illustrating his role as a reliable option on the mound. While his time in Major League Baseball was limited, Harkness contributed to the game during an era characterized by both burgeoning talent and the shifting dynamics of play. His performances, though not extensively documented, reflected the competitive spirit of early 20th-century baseball and the dedication of players who laid the groundwork for future generations.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
12	9	38	22	9	1	1	189.7	194	71	3	76	85	3.37	0

Career ERA 3.37 vs. league average 3.08 across their career seasons — 9.4% 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
1910	CLE	AL	10	7	26	16	6	1	1	136.3	132	46	55	60	3.04	2.79 (-9%)	-528.7
1911	CLE	AL	2	2	12	6	3	0	0	53.3	62	25	21	25	4.22	3.37 (-25%)	114.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
38	69	4	13	2	1	0	5	0	3	32	0.188	0.222	0.246	0.469	-337.2

Career AVG .188 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 27.0% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 32.0% below league average.

Career SLG .246 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 28.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.469 vs. league average 0.669 across their career seasons — 30.0% 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
1910	CLE	AL	26	50	2	7	1	1	0	3	0	2	25	0.140	.249 (-44%)	.317 (-46%)	.326 (-39%)	.644 (-42%)	-337.2
1911	CLE	AL	12	19	2	6	1	0	0	2	0	1	7	0.316	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	38	16	5	45	2	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1910	CLE	P	26	16	5	39	2	1
1911	CLE	P	12	0	0	6	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	38