Harl Maggert

Born: 2/13/1883 in Cromwell, IN, USA

Died: 1/7/1963 in Fresno, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-09-04 | Final Game: 1912-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Harl Vestin Maggert

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Biography

Harl Maggert was a professional baseball player born in 1883, who played in the major leagues from 1907 until 1912. As a position player, Maggert made his mark during a transitional era in baseball, when the game was beginning to evolve from the deadball era into a more dynamic style of play. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 77 games, compiling a batting average of .25, which reflected his ability to contribute offensively despite limited opportunities. Maggert recorded 62 hits, including one home run, and drove in 13 runs during his time in the majors. His speed on the bases was notable, as he successfully stole 11 bases, showcasing his agility and base-running acumen. While his career was relatively brief, Maggert's contributions and style of play were emblematic of the era's emphasis on speed and strategic base running, helping to lay the groundwork for future generations of players. His legacy, though not widely recognized, remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
77	248	40	62	8	6	1	13	11	38	36	0.250	0.354	0.343	0.697	165.1

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .354 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — +10.5% above league average.

Career SLG .343 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.697 vs. league average 0.655 across their career seasons — +6.4% above 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
1907	PIT	NL	3	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1912	PHA	AL	74	242	39	62	8	6	1	13	10	36	34	0.256	.268 (-5%)	.335 (+6%)	.358 (-2%)	.694 (+2%)	165.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	63	2	109	5	7	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1907	PIT	OF	2	2	6	0	0	0
1912	PHA	OF	61	0	103	5	7	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	37
Center Field	19
Right Field	6