Dave Harper

Born: 9/7/1917 in Conley, GA, USA

Died: 1/15/1996 in Atlanta, GA, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: David Thimothy Harper

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Biography

Dave Harper, born in 1917, is an active professional baseball player currently making his mark in the sport. As a position player, Harper has showcased his skills over 43 games, amassing an impressive 40 hits, which translates to a robust batting average of 0.31. His offensive contributions include 18 RBIs and 3 stolen bases, demonstrating his ability to drive in runs and add speed on the base paths. Throughout his career, Harper has established himself as a reliable presence in the lineup, often coming through in clutch situations. His consistent hitting and ability to perform under pressure highlight his importance to his team. As he continues to play in the modern era of baseball, Harper's performance reflects the evolving dynamics of the game, where speed and contact hitting are increasingly valued. His ongoing contributions not only entertain fans but also enrich the legacy of the sport as he carves out his role in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
43 129 14 40 7 5 0 18 3 10 0 0.310 0.360 0.442 0.802 344.2

Career AVG .310 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +19.5% above league average.

Career OBP .360 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +10.2% above league average.

Career SLG .442 vs. league average .353 across their career seasons — +25.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.802 vs. league average 0.679 across their career seasons — +18.0% above 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
1943 PS NN2 2 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1943 CC NAL 2 5 1 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.600 — — — — 0.0
1944 CIC NAL 2 4 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1944 KCM NAL 27 83 9 27 5 5 0 14 1 7 0 0.325 .261 (+24%) .325 (+16%) .357 (+42%) .683 (+29%) 0.0
1945 KCM NAL 10 32 2 8 1 0 0 1 2 2 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 42 37 56 2 5 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1943 PS OF 2 1 2 0 1 0
1943 CC OF 2 1 4 0 0 0
1944 CIC OF 1 1 4 0 0 0
1944 KCM OF 27 25 29 1 3 1
1945 KCM OF 10 9 17 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 9
Center Field 11
Right Field 22