Harry Kane, baseball player, 1902-1906

Harry Kane

Born: 7/27/1883 in Hamburg, AR, USA

Died: 9/15/1932 in Portland, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-08-08 | Final Game: 1906-05-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

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Biography

Harry Kane was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1902 to 1906, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Born in 1883, Kane made a name for himself on the mound, competing in a league characterized by its emphasis on pitching and defense. Throughout his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 2-7, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.81. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he amassed a total of 43 strikeouts during his time in the league. Though Kane's career was relatively brief, he contributed to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, a time when the sport was still defining itself in the wake of various rule changes and the advent of modern baseball strategies. While he did not achieve significant individual accolades, his experiences on the field reflected the challenges and dynamics of a rapidly evolving game. Kane's legacy remains a part of the historical narrative of baseball, offering insights into the era's pitching styles and the overall development of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 7 15 9 7 1 0 86.0 100 46 2 50 43 4.81 0

Career ERA 4.81 vs. league average 2.93 across their career seasons — 64.3% 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
1902 SLA AL 0 1 4 1 1 0 0 23.0 34 14 16 7 5.48 3.17 (-73%) -1217.1
1903 DET AL 0 2 3 3 2 0 0 18.0 26 17 8 10 8.50 3.10 (-174%) -15.8
1905 PHI NL 1 1 2 2 2 1 0 17.0 12 3 8 12 1.59 2.82 (+44%) 125.6
1906 PHI NL 1 3 6 3 2 0 0 28.0 28 12 18 14 3.86 2.68 (-44%) -669.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
15 30 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 6 0.100 0.156 0.100 0.256 0.0

Career AVG .100 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 60.9% below league average.

Career OBP .156 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 50.1% below league average.

Career SLG .100 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 69.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.256 vs. league average 0.644 across their career seasons — 60.2% 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
1902 SLA AL 4 9 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1903 DET AL 3 7 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1905 PHI NL 2 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1906 PHI NL 6 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 15 5 4 20 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1902 SLA P 4 0 1 6 0 0
1903 DET P 3 0 0 3 1 0
1905 PHI P 2 2 1 2 0 0
1906 PHI P 6 3 2 9 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 15