George Harper

Born: 8/17/1865 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

Died: 12/11/1931 in Stockton, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1894-07-11 | Final Game: 1896-09-04

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

Full name: John George Harper

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Biography

George Harper was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1894 to 1896. Born in 1865, Harper made his mark during a transitional period in baseball characterized by the evolution of pitching techniques and strategies. Over the course of his brief career, he recorded a win-loss record of 10-14 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.43, highlighting the challenges pitchers faced in an era that was still adjusting to the growing emphasis on offense. Harper's tenure in Major League Baseball included contributions to teams that were beginning to embrace the changing dynamics of the game. He accumulated a total of 46 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to challenge batters despite the tough competition of the time. Although he did not register any saves, his role as a pitcher during a pivotal moment in baseball history reflects the evolving nature of the sport. Harper's career, spanning just a few seasons, is a reminder of the many players who contributed to the establishment of baseball as America's pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
10	14	28	20	14	0	0	172.3	234	104	7	88	46	5.43	0

Career ERA 5.43 vs. league average 4.84 across their career seasons — 12.1% 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
1894	PHI	NL	6	6	12	9	7	0	0	86.3	128	51	49	24	5.32	5.33 (avg)	-344.7
1896	BRO	NL	4	8	16	11	7	0	0	86.0	106	53	39	22	5.55	4.36 (-27%)	-1080.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
28	77	12	12	2	1	0	6	0	10	10	0.156	0.253	0.208	0.461	0.0

Career AVG .156 vs. league average .300 across their career seasons — 48.1% below league average.

Career OBP .253 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 31.1% below league average.

Career SLG .208 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 49.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.461 vs. league average 0.779 across their career seasons — 40.8% 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
1894	PHI	NL	12	40	7	6	2	0	0	3	0	2	7	0.150	—	—	—	—	0.0
1896	BRO	NL	16	37	5	6	0	1	0	3	0	8	3	0.162	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	28	0	9	36	2	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1894	PHI	P	12	0	4	12	1	1
1896	BRO	P	16	0	5	24	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	28