Zaza Harvey, baseball player, 1900-1902

Zaza Harvey

Born: 1/5/1879 in Saratoga, CA, USA

Died: 6/3/1954 in Santa Monica, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1900-05-03 | Final Game: 1902-05-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Ervin King Harvey

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Biography

Zaza Harvey, born in 1879, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1900 to 1902. He played during the early days of professional baseball, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era towards a more offensive style of play. Harvey's career record of 3-7, coupled with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.47, showcased his potential as a reliable pitcher in an evolving game. Throughout his brief career, Harvey recorded 27 strikeouts and notched 1 save, demonstrating his ability to handle pressure situations on the mound. Although his time in the major leagues was short-lived, he contributed to the sport during a significant period of growth and change, laying the groundwork for future generations of players. Harvey's contributions to the game remain a part of baseball's rich history, reflecting the challenges and achievements of early 20th-century athletes.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 7 17 9 5 0 1 96.0 94 37 2 35 27 3.47 0

Career ERA 3.47 vs. league average 3.55 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1900 CHC NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4.0 3 0 1 0 0.00 — -
1901 CHW AL 3 7 16 9 5 0 1 92.0 91 37 34 27 3.62 3.49 (-4%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
76 259 37 86 10 6 1 32 17 14 13 0.332 0.373 0.429 0.802 660.1

Career AVG .332 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — +22.4% above league average.

Career OBP .373 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +14.0% above league average.

Career SLG .429 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — +20.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.802 vs. league average 0.682 across their career seasons — +17.6% 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
1900 CHC NL 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1901 CHW AL 17 40 11 10 3 1 0 3 1 2 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1901 CLE AL 45 170 21 60 5 5 1 24 15 9 4 0.353 .271 (+30%) .326 (+20%) .359 (+28%) .686 (+24%) 0.0
1902 CLE AL 12 46 5 16 2 0 0 5 1 3 6 0.348 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 57 0 98 9 11 5
P 17 0 6 35 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1900 CHN P 1 0 1 0 0 0
1901 CHA P 16 0 5 35 3 2
1901 CLE OF 45 0 82 7 11 4
1902 CLE OF 12 0 16 2 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 17
Left Field 21
Right Field 36