Grover Hartley, baseball player, 1911-1934

Grover Hartley

Born: 7/2/1888 in Osgood, IN, USA

Died: 10/19/1964 in Daytona Beach, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-05-13 | Final Game: 1934-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Grover Allen Hartley

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Biography

Grover Hartley was a skilled position player whose professional baseball career spanned from 1911 to 1934. Born in 1888, Hartley made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by its transition from the deadball period to the more offensive-minded play of the 1920s and 1930s. Over the course of his career, he participated in 569 games, achieving a batting average of .268 with 353 hits and 144 runs batted in. His offensive contributions included three home runs and 29 stolen bases, showcasing his versatility on the field. Hartley's playing style was reflective of the evolving game, as he balanced solid hitting with a knack for base-running. While not one of the era's standout power hitters, his ability to get on base and contribute to his team's success made him a valuable asset. His career, which concluded on September 30, 1934, left a lasting impression on the teams he played for and highlighted the competitive spirit of early 20th-century baseball. Hartley's legacy is remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing a generation of players who paved the way for future stars.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
569 1319 135 353 60 11 3 144 29 127 97 0.268 0.339 0.337 0.675 467.1

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .339 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .337 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 9.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.675 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — near 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
1911 NY1 NL 11 18 1 4 2 0 0 1 1 1 1 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1912 NY1 NL 25 34 3 8 2 1 0 7 2 0 4 0.235 — — — — 0.0
1913 NY1 NL 23 19 4 6 0 0 0 0 4 1 2 0.316 — — — — 0.0
1914 SLF FL 86 212 24 61 13 2 1 25 4 12 26 0.288 .255 (+13%) .322 (+2%) .339 (+13%) .661 (+7%) 218.4
1915 SLF FL 120 394 47 108 21 6 1 50 10 42 21 0.274 .250 (+9%) .318 (+12%) .332 (+10%) .651 (+11%) 865.3
1916 SLA AL 89 222 19 50 8 0 0 12 4 30 24 0.225 .248 (-9%) .314 (+4%) .326 (-20%) .640 (-8%) -185.2
1917 SLA AL 19 13 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.231 — — — — 0.0
1924 NY1 NL 4 7 1 2 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1925 NY1 NL 46 95 9 30 1 1 0 8 2 8 3 0.316 .288 (+10%) .349 (+7%) .407 (-15%) .756 (-5%) -43.8
1926 NY1 NL 13 21 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0.048 — — — — 0.0
1927 BOS AL 103 244 23 67 11 0 1 31 1 22 14 0.275 .282 (-3%) .344 (-2%) .392 (-15%) .736 (-9%) -387.6
1929 CLE AL 24 33 2 9 0 1 0 8 0 2 1 0.273 — — — — 0.0
1930 CLE AL 1 4 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.750 — — — — 0.0
1934 SLA AL 5 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 19 0 128 5 1 12
2B 13 0 21 28 2 5
3B 4 0 3 4 0 0
C 435 0 1487 403 62 37
OF 2 0 1 0 0 0
SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1911 NY1 C 10 0 44 7 2 0
1912 NY1 C 25 0 63 9 3 1
1913 NY1 1B 1 0 3 0 0 0
1913 NY1 C 21 0 38 7 1 0
1914 SLF 1B 9 0 78 2 0 5
1914 SLF 2B 13 0 21 28 2 5
1914 SLF 3B 3 0 1 3 0 0
1914 SLF C 32 0 148 46 9 2
1914 SLF OF 2 0 1 0 0 0
1915 SLF 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1915 SLF C 113 0 565 151 21 11
1916 SLA C 75 0 263 98 12 10
1917 SLA 3B 1 0 2 1 0 0
1917 SLA C 4 0 4 3 1 0
1917 SLA SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1924 NY1 C 3 0 6 2 0 0
1925 NY1 1B 8 0 47 3 1 7
1925 NY1 C 37 0 90 24 3 7
1926 NY1 C 13 0 31 4 0 1
1927 BOS C 86 0 214 51 9 5
1929 CLE C 13 0 16 0 0 0
1930 CLE C 1 0 2 1 1 0
1934 SLA C 2 0 3 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 438
First Base 19
Second Base 13
Third Base 4
Shortstop 1
Center Field 2