Jerry Harrington, baseball player, 1890-1893

Jerry Harrington

Born: 8/12/1868 in Hamden, OH, USA

Died: 4/17/1913 in Keokuk, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-04-30 | Final Game: 1893-06-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Jeremiah Peter Harrington

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Jerry Harrington was a professional baseball player born in 1868, who played primarily as a position player during the early years of Major League Baseball. His career spanned from 1890 until June 19, 1893, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Harrington participated in 189 games, accumulating a total of 151 hits, which included three home runs and 73 runs batted in. His batting average stood at .227, and he showcased his speed on the bases with eight stolen bases throughout his career. Playing during a time when the rules of the game were still evolving, Harrington contributed to his teams with a blend of speed and contact hitting, typical of the era’s playing style. While not a superstar, he played a significant role in the lineups of the teams he represented, demonstrating the important contributions of players who may not have achieved fame but were vital to the fabric of early professional baseball. His career reflects the challenges and developments of the sport during its formative years, making him a notable figure in the history of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
189 666 60 151 19 6 3 73 8 43 73 0.227 0.278 0.287 0.564 -1715.6

Career AVG .227 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.

Career OBP .278 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 17.1% below league average.

Career SLG .287 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.564 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — 17.5% 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
1890 CIN NL 65 236 25 58 7 1 1 23 4 15 29 0.246 .260 (-6%) .336 (-11%) .351 (-16%) .687 (-13%) -563.9
1891 CIN NL 92 333 25 76 10 5 2 41 4 19 34 0.228 .254 (-10%) .331 (-18%) .343 (-11%) .675 (-14%) -975.7
1892 CIN NL 22 61 6 13 1 0 0 3 0 6 1 0.213 .244 (-13%) .316 (-11%) .327 (-30%) .644 (-20%) -176.0
1893 LS3 NL 10 36 4 4 1 0 0 6 0 3 9 0.111 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 3 1 1 0
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
C 189 0 829 206 75 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1890 CIN C 65 0 345 73 19 3
1891 CIN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1891 CIN C 92 0 388 106 50 6
1892 CIN 1B 1 0 3 1 1 0
1892 CIN C 22 0 73 21 1 0
1893 LS3 C 10 0 23 6 5 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 189
First Base 1
Third Base 1