George Harper

Born: 6/24/1892 in Arlington, KY, USA

Died: 8/18/1978 in Magnolia, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1916-04-15 | Final Game: 1929-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 167 lbs

Full name: George Washington Harper

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Biography

George Harper was a prominent American baseball player who made significant contributions to the game during his career, which spanned from 1916 to 1929. Born in 1892, Harper played as a position player in the major leagues, appearing in 1,073 games. He was known for his exceptional hitting ability, finishing his career with a remarkable batting average of .303. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 1,030 hits and hit 91 home runs, alongside driving in 528 runs. His offensive prowess was complemented by his speed on the bases, as he recorded 58 stolen bases. Harper's playing style reflected the offensive dynamism of the era, and he was a key figure in the transition away from the deadball era, showcasing a blend of power and contact hitting. His ability to consistently reach base and contribute to his team's scoring made him a valuable player during his time in the league. Harper's legacy remains a testament to the evolving nature of baseball during the 1920s, a period marked by increased emphasis on offensive production and the emergence of powerful hitters in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1073	3398	505	1030	158	43	91	528	58	389	208	0.303	0.380	0.455	0.836	10177.1

Career AVG .303 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — +9.5% above league average.

Career OBP .380 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — +12.0% above league average.

Career SLG .455 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — +19.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.836 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — +15.8% 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
1916	DET	AL	44	56	4	9	1	0	0	3	0	5	8	0.161	.248 (-35%)	.314 (-27%)	.326 (-45%)	.640 (-36%)	-311.7
1917	DET	AL	47	117	6	24	3	0	0	12	2	11	15	0.205	.248 (-18%)	.312 (-7%)	.323 (-29%)	.635 (-18%)	-286.1
1918	DET	AL	69	227	19	55	5	2	0	16	3	18	14	0.242	.255 (-5%)	.318 (-6%)	.326 (-14%)	.645 (-10%)	-351.2
1922	CIN	NL	128	430	67	146	22	8	2	68	11	35	22	0.340	.285 (+19%)	.345 (+15%)	.397 (+11%)	.743 (+13%)	1190.4
1923	CIN	NL	61	125	14	32	4	2	3	16	0	11	9	0.256	.282 (-10%)	.344 (-8%)	.390 (avg)	.734 (-4%)	-100.5
1924	CIN	NL	28	74	7	20	3	0	0	3	1	13	5	0.270	.283 (-5%)	.345 (+14%)	.389 (-20%)	.734 (-4%)	17.0
1924	PHI	NL	109	411	68	121	26	6	16	55	10	38	23	0.294	.283 (+4%)	.345 (+5%)	.389 (+29%)	.734 (+18%)	17.0
1925	PHI	NL	132	495	86	173	35	7	18	97	10	28	32	0.349	.288 (+21%)	.349 (+12%)	.407 (+37%)	.756 (+25%)	2478.9
1926	PHI	NL	56	194	32	61	6	5	7	38	6	16	7	0.314	.279 (+12%)	.345 (+6%)	.390 (+29%)	.735 (+18%)	591.6
1927	NY1	NL	145	483	85	160	19	6	16	87	7	84	27	0.331	.282 (+17%)	.344 (+26%)	.392 (+26%)	.736 (+26%)	3027.8
1928	NY1	NL	19	57	11	13	1	0	2	7	1	10	4	0.228	.280 (-19%)	.342 (+3%)	.395 (-11%)	.737 (-5%)	-10.6
1928	STL	NL	99	272	41	83	8	2	17	58	2	51	15	0.305	.280 (+9%)	.342 (+22%)	.395 (+36%)	.737 (+29%)	-10.6
1929	BSN	NL	136	457	65	133	25	5	10	68	5	69	27	0.291	.289 (+1%)	.353 (+10%)	.415 (+4%)	.769 (+7%)	854.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
3	9	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	2	0.111

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1928	WS	SLN	3	9	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	2	0.111

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	933	0	1925	96	62	24

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1916	DET	OF	14	15	0	1	0
1917	DET	OF	31	48	2	1	0
1918	DET	OF	64	125	5	6	2
1922	CIN	OF	109	220	15	11	2
1923	CIN	OF	29	56	3	2	0
1924	CIN	OF	22	51	3	2	0
1924	PHI	OF	109	219	13	2	4
1925	PHI	OF	126	319	16	10	5
1926	PHI	OF	55	111	2	7	1
1927	NY1	OF	142	299	13	8	5
1928	NY1	OF	18	40	4	2	1
1928	SLN	OF	84	156	13	2	2
1929	BSN	OF	130	266	7	8	2