Harry Koons, baseball player, 1884-1884

Harry Koons

Born: 8/18/1862 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 4/5/1932 in Camden, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-04-17 | Final Game: 1884-07-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 174 lbs

Full name: Harry M. Koons

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Biography

Harry Koons, born in 1862, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the late 19th century, a time when the game was evolving rapidly. He played as a position player during a brief career that spanned from April 17, 1884, to July 5, 1884. Over the course of 22 games, Koons accumulated 18 hits and finished with a batting average of .222. While he did not record any home runs or RBIs, his presence on the field contributed to the early development of the sport as it transitioned into the more organized and commercially successful era we recognize today. Koons' playing style reflected the characteristics of the time, where contact hitting and defensive skills were paramount. Although his career was short-lived, his participation in Major League Baseball during its formative years places him in a significant historical context. The 1880s were marked by a growing popularity of baseball, and players like Koons were instrumental in laying the groundwork for future generations of athletes. His contributions, though modest in statistical terms, are part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
22 81 8 18 2 1 0 0 0 2 0 0.222 0.241 0.272 0.513 -137.3

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career OBP .241 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.

Career SLG .272 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.513 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 15.4% 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
1884 ALT UA 21 78 8 18 2 1 0 0 0 2 0 0.231 .243 (-5%) .278 (-10%) .327 (-14%) .606 (-12%) -137.3
1884 CHU UA 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — -137.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 22 0 39 45 13 1
C 1 0 6 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 ALT 3B 21 0 39 45 13 1
1884 ALT C 1 0 6 0 1 0
1884 CHU 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1
Third Base 22