Jumbo Harting

Born: 3/2/1865 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 6/18/1947 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1886-10-05 | Final Game: 1886-10-05

Height: 5'9" | Weight: 213 lbs

Full name: Edward Harting

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Biography

Jumbo Harting, born in 1865, was a position player who made a brief yet notable appearance in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century. His professional career was short-lived, spanning just a single game on October 5, 1886, a time when baseball was evolving rapidly and gaining popularity as America's pastime. Despite the brevity of his career, Harting managed to leave a mark with a batting average of 0.333, having recorded 1 hit in 3 at-bats, alongside 1 run batted in. Playing during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play, Harting's lone game exemplified the spirit of the times, where players often had to seize fleeting opportunities. While his statistics may not reflect a long or illustrious career, his participation in Major League Baseball during its formative years is a testament to the diverse tapestry of players who contributed to the game's rich history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	3	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.333	0.333	0.667	1.000	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — +35.2% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — +10.2% above league average.

Career SLG .667 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +100.9% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.634 across their career seasons — +57.6% 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
1886	SL4	AA	1	3	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	1	0	4	4	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1886	SL4	C	1	0	4	4	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	1