Chad Harville, baseball player, 1999-2006

Chad Harville

Born: 9/16/1976 in Selmer, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-06-23 | Final Game: 2006-08-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Chad Ashley Harville

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Biography

Chad Harville, born in 1976, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1999 to 2006. He made his Major League Baseball debut in the late 1990s, a time characterized by the offensive explosion of the steroid era, which transformed the dynamics of pitching in the league. Over the course of his career, Harville played for several teams and finished with a win-loss record of 4-9 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.22. He was known for his ability to strike out batters, racking up a total of 147 strikeouts, and he contributed to his teams' efforts by securing 2 saves. Harville's playing style was marked by a competitive spirit and a willingness to take the mound in high-pressure situations, making him a valuable asset in the bullpen. Despite facing challenges in a league increasingly dominated by offensive prowess, he carved out a niche as a reliable option for several franchises. His tenure in professional baseball reflected the transitional nature of the sport during the early 2000s, as teams began to prioritize bullpen depth and versatility. After retiring, Harville left behind a legacy as a player who navigated the ups and downs of a tumultuous era in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 9 175 0 0 0 2 181.0 188 105 26 103 147 5.22 0

Career ERA 5.22 vs. league average 4.47 across their career seasons — 16.9% worse than 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
1999 OAK AL 0 2 15 0 0 0 0 14.3 18 11 10 15 6.91 4.71 (-47%) -86.1
2001 OAK AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3.0 2 0 0 2 0.00 — 0.0
2003 OAK AL 1 0 21 0 0 0 1 21.7 25 14 17 18 5.82 4.40 (-32%) -687.0
2004 OAK AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 2.7 2 1 1 0 3.38 — 0.0
2004 HOU NL 3 2 56 0 0 0 0 53.0 54 28 26 46 4.75 4.46 (-6%) -530.3
2005 HOU NL 0 2 37 0 0 0 0 38.3 36 19 24 33 4.46 4.29 (-4%) -1518.9
2005 BOS AL 0 1 8 0 0 0 0 7.0 7 5 3 3 6.43 — 0.0
2006 TBR AL 0 2 32 0 0 0 1 41.0 44 27 22 30 5.93 4.53 (-31%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
175 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.762 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1999 OAK AL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2001 OAK AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 OAK AL 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 OAK AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 HOU NL 56 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2005 HOU NL 37 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2005 BOS AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 TBR AL 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2004 NLCS HOU 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2004 NLDS2 HOU 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 4 0 0 2.0 3 2 1 3 9.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2004 NLCS HOU 0 0 3 0 0 1.3 3 2 1 3 13.50
2004 NLDS2 HOU 0 0 1 0 0 0.7 0 0 0 0 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 175 0 10 25 3 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1999 OAK P 15 0 0 0 0 0
2001 OAK P 3 0 1 1 0 0
2003 OAK P 21 0 0 0 0 0
2004 OAK P 3 0 0 0 0 0
2004 HOU P 56 0 2 8 3 2
2005 HOU P 37 0 0 4 0 1
2005 BOS P 8 0 0 3 0 0
2006 TBA P 32 0 7 9 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 175

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 HOU NL $365,000
2004 OAK AL $307,000
2001 OAK AL $204,000
Total Career Earnings $876,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Memphis Memphis TN 1995, 1996, 1997