Harry Luff

Born: 9/14/1852 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 10/11/1916 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1875-04-19 | Final Game: 1884-07-05

Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Henry Thomas Luff

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Biography

Harry Luff, born in 1852, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1875 to 1884. He made his mark in an era when baseball was evolving rapidly, transitioning from the rough-and-tumble days of the early game into a more organized and strategic sport. Luff played a total of 7 seasons, during which he compiled a record of 1-6 with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.28. His ability to manage games as a pitcher was reflected in his 5 strikeouts over his career, showcasing his skills in a time when pitching styles and strategies were still being defined. Although Luff's win-loss record may not have been impressive, his contributions to the teams he played for are noteworthy. He participated in a period marked by the nascent stages of professional baseball, which laid the groundwork for the sport's future development. Luff's playing style, typical of the time, focused on control and finesse rather than sheer power, a characteristic that would evolve in the following decades. He retired from professional play on July 5, 1884, leaving behind a legacy as one of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of early Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 6 10 7 5 0 0 68.7 98 25 2 3 5 3.28 0

Career ERA 3.28 vs. league average 2.23 across their career seasons — 47.2% 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
1875 NH1 1 6 10 7 5 0 0 68.7 98 25 3 5 3.28 2.23 (-47%) -658.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
106 450 42 111 18 7 2 27 3 7 5 0.247 0.258 0.331 0.589 211.4

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .258 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Career SLG .331 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.589 vs. league average 0.608 across their career seasons — near 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
1875 NH1 38 166 15 45 10 3 2 18 3 0 5 0.271 .253 (+7%) .260 (+4%) .309 (+30%) .570 (+18%) 354.7
1882 DTN NL 3 11 1 3 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.273 — — — — 0.0
1882 CN2 AA 28 120 16 28 2 2 0 6 0 2 0 0.233 .248 (-6%) .275 (-11%) .329 (-14%) .605 (-13%) 0.0
1883 LS2 AA 6 23 1 4 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.174 — — — — 0.0
1884 PHU UA 26 111 9 30 4 2 0 0 0 4 0 0.270 .243 (+11%) .278 (+6%) .327 (+5%) .606 (+5%) 74.8
1884 KCU UA 5 19 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.053 — — — — 74.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 37 0 357 11 36 16
2B 6 0 10 15 10 4
3B 39 0 45 68 59 5
OF 24 0 32 4 12 0
P 10 0 7 15 8 0
SS 1 0 1 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1875 NH1 3B 30 0 36 55 41 5
1875 NH1 OF 4 0 4 1 0 0
1875 NH1 P 10 0 7 15 8 0
1875 NH1 SS 1 0 1 1 1 0
1882 DTN 2B 3 0 4 8 6 3
1882 DTN OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1882 CN2 1B 27 0 266 7 23 12
1882 CN2 OF 1 0 2 0 0 0
1883 LS2 1B 4 0 33 0 5 1
1883 LS2 OF 2 0 3 1 2 0
1884 PHU 1B 6 0 58 4 8 3
1884 PHU 2B 3 0 6 7 4 1
1884 PHU 3B 5 0 6 8 8 0
1884 PHU OF 12 0 20 2 8 0
1884 KCU 3B 4 0 3 5 10 0
1884 KCU OF 4 0 2 0 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 10
First Base 37
Second Base 6
Third Base 39
Shortstop 1
Left Field 14
Center Field 4
Right Field 7