Joe Harrington

Born: 12/21/1869 in Fall River, MA, USA

Died: 9/13/1933 in Fall River, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1895-09-10 | Final Game: 1896-07-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 162 lbs

Full name: Joseph C. Harrington

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Biography

Joe Harrington, born in 1869, was a professional baseball player who had a brief but notable career in the late 19th century. Harrington played in the Major Leagues from 1895 to 1909, with his tenure primarily spanning the tail end of the deadball era, a time characterized by low-scoring games and a focus on defense and pitching. Over the course of his career, he participated in 72 games, amassing 58 hits, including 3 home runs, and driving in 38 runs. His batting average stood at .22, while he also recorded 5 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to contribute both offensively and on the base paths. Although Harrington's career was not marked by overwhelming statistics, he was part of a transformative period in baseball history that laid the groundwork for the modern game. Players like Harrington navigated the challenges of the era, which included evolving strategies and a growing fanbase. His contributions to the teams he played for, despite the limited scope of his career, reflect the spirit of a time when baseball was still defining itself as America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
72	264	47	58	5	5	3	38	5	26	22	0.220	0.295	0.311	0.605	-940.2

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .293 across their career seasons — 25.1% below league average.

Career OBP .295 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.

Career SLG .311 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 21.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.605 vs. league average 0.751 across their career seasons — 19.5% 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
1895	BSN	NL	18	65	21	18	0	2	2	13	3	7	5	0.277	.296 (-7%)	.361 (-1%)	.399 (+8%)	.761 (+3%)	36.6
1896	BSN	NL	54	199	26	40	5	3	1	25	2	19	17	0.201	.290 (-31%)	.354 (-23%)	.387 (-30%)	.741 (-26%)	-976.9