Harry Kingman, baseball player, 1914-1914

Harry Kingman

Born: 4/3/1892 in Tianjin, Tianjin, China

Died: 12/27/1982 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-07-01 | Final Game: 1914-08-20

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Henry Lees Kingman

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Biography

Harry Kingman was a professional baseball player born in 1892, who played in the early 20th century, a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. His career spanned a brief period from July 1, 1914, to August 20, 1914, during which he made appearances in four games as a position player. Despite his short time in Major League Baseball, Kingman's participation reflects the era's competitive spirit and the challenges faced by players trying to establish themselves in a rapidly evolving sport. During his career, Kingman struggled to find success at the plate, finishing with a batting average of 0.0, and he recorded no hits, home runs, runs batted in, or stolen bases. While his statistical output may not reflect significant achievements, his journey through the league highlights the perseverance of many players who aspired to make their mark in baseball. Kingman's brief stint serves as a reminder of the countless individuals who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their time in the spotlight was fleeting.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 0.250 0.000 0.250 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 62.2% 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
1914 NYY AL 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 NYA 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Springfield College Springfield MA 1915, 1916