Dick Harley

Born: 9/25/1872 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 4/3/1952 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1897-06-02 | Final Game: 1903-09-21

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Richard Joseph Harley

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Biography

Dick Harley, born in 1872, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1897 to 1903. Over the course of 741 games, Harley established himself as a reliable hitter, amassing 755 hits and achieving a batting average of .262. His offensive contributions included 10 home runs and 236 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs during a competitive era of baseball that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively productive style of play. In addition to his hitting prowess, Harley was known for his speed on the bases, evidenced by his 139 stolen bases throughout his career. His combination of contact hitting and base-running ability made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Despite the challenges of the era, including fluctuating team dynamics and the evolving strategies of the game, Harley left a lasting impact on the field, remembered for his contributions during a formative period in baseball history. He retired in 1903, concluding a significant chapter in the sport's early development.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
741	2882	389	755	59	27	10	236	139	223	250	0.262	0.332	0.312	0.644	-3049.0

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .332 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .312 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.644 vs. league average 0.690 across their career seasons — 6.7% 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
1897	STL	NL	90	333	43	96	6	4	3	35	23	36	23	0.288	.291 (-1%)	.354 (+7%)	.387 (-8%)	.741 (-1%)	117.0
1898	STL	NL	142	549	74	135	6	5	0	42	13	34	53	0.246	.270 (-9%)	.333 (-5%)	.347 (-21%)	.680 (-13%)	-1269.3
1899	CL4	NL	142	567	70	142	15	7	1	50	15	40	40	0.250	.282 (-11%)	.343 (-8%)	.366 (-16%)	.710 (-13%)	-1402.4
1900	CIN	NL	5	21	2	9	1	0	0	5	4	1	1	0.429	—	—	—	—	0.0
1901	CIN	NL	133	535	69	146	13	2	4	27	37	31	55	0.273	.271 (avg)	.326 (-1%)	.359 (-9%)	.686 (-5%)	-445.2
1902	DET	AL	125	491	59	138	9	8	2	44	20	36	29	0.281	.266 (+5%)	.321 (+7%)	.343 (avg)	.665 (+4%)	452.5
1903	CHC	NL	104	386	72	89	9	1	0	33	27	45	49	0.231	.261 (-12%)	.316 (+4%)	.345 (-25%)	.662 (-11%)	-501.6