Dick Harley

Born: 8/18/1874 in Springfield, OH, USA

Died: 5/16/1961 in Springfield, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-04-15 | Final Game: 1905-08-18

Bats: R | Throws: R

Full name: Henry Risk Harley

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Biography

Dick Harley was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century. Born in 1874, he made his mark in the major leagues during the 1905 season. Harley's career spanned from April 15 to August 18 of that year, during a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era, characterized by low scoring and a focus on pitching finesse. Over the course of his brief career, Harley recorded a win-loss record of 2-5, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.66. He tallied a total of 19 strikeouts, but did not earn any saves. Despite the limited time he spent in the big leagues, Harley contributed to the rich tapestry of early baseball history, representing the challenges and dynamics faced by pitchers of his time. His career, while not extensive, reflects the evolution of the game and the pivotal role of pitching in shaping baseball's narrative during its formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	5	9	4	4	1	0	65.7	72	34	5	19	19	4.66	0

Career ERA 4.66 vs. league average 2.82 across their career seasons — 65.2% 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
1905	BSN	NL	2	5	9	4	4	1	0	65.7	72	34	19	19	4.66	2.82 (-65%)	-1718.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
9	22	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	0	8	0.045	0.045	0.045	0.091	0.0

Career AVG .045 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 81.7% below league average.

Career OBP .045 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 85.2% below league average.

Career SLG .045 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 85.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.091 vs. league average 0.630 across their career seasons — 85.6% 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
1905	BSN	NL	9	22	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	0	8	0.045	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	9	4	8	24	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1905	BSN	P	9	4	8	24	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	9