Harry McChesney, baseball player, 1904-1904

Harry McChesney

Born: 6/1/1880 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 8/11/1960 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-09-17 | Final Game: 1904-10-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Harry Vincent McChesney

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Biography

Harry McChesney was a professional baseball player born in 1880, who made his mark in the major leagues during a brief but noteworthy career that spanned from 1904 to 1909. As a position player, McChesney appeared in 22 games, where he showcased his offensive capabilities by accumulating 23 hits and driving in 11 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .261. Although he did not hit any home runs, his speed on the bases was evident, as he recorded 2 stolen bases, contributing to the dynamic play characteristic of the early 20th century. McChesney played during an era when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more modern style of play, where the emphasis on speed and contact hitting began to emerge. Despite his limited time in the league, his contributions reflected the competitive spirit of the time and the evolving strategies of the game. His career, while short, is a reminder of the many players who shaped the foundation of professional baseball in its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
22 88 9 23 6 2 0 11 2 4 17 0.261 0.293 0.375 0.668 58.0

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — +5.9% above league average.

Career OBP .293 vs. league average .301 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +16.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.668 vs. league average 0.622 across their career seasons — +7.4% 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
1904 CHC NL 22 88 9 23 6 2 0 11 2 4 17 0.261 .246 (+6%) .300 (-2%) .321 (+17%) .622 (+7%) 58.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 22 21 27 2 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1904 CHN OF 22 21 27 2 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 1
Right Field 21