Harry McCormick, baseball player, 1879-1883

Harry McCormick

Born: 10/25/1855 in Syracuse, NY, USA

Died: 8/8/1889 in Syracuse, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1879-05-01 | Final Game: 1883-09-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Patrick Henry McCormick

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Biography

Harry McCormick was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1855, who played from 1879 until his retirement in 1883. During his career, he established himself as a notable figure in baseball's early history, showcasing his skills during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. McCormick recorded a win-loss record of 41-58 and maintained a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 2.66, which reflected his effectiveness on the mound in an era where pitching was evolving but still heavily reliant on strategy and skill. Throughout his career, McCormick struck out 157 batters, demonstrating his ability to dominate hitters with his pitching prowess. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions were significant in the games he started, as he played a vital role in his team's efforts during the formative years of professional baseball. McCormick’s legacy is intertwined with the development of the sport, as he participated in a period that laid the foundation for future generations of pitchers. His career remains a testament to the early evolution of baseball and the challenges faced by players in the late 19th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
41 58 103 102 96 10 0 884.0 922 261 9 115 157 2.66 0

Career ERA 2.66 vs. league average 2.91 across their career seasons — 8.6% better 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
1879 SR1 NL 18 33 54 54 49 5 0 457.3 517 152 31 96 2.99 2.50 (-20%) -1416.0
1881 WOR NL 1 8 9 9 9 1 0 78.3 89 31 15 7 3.56 2.77 (-28%) -944.6
1882 CN2 AA 14 11 25 25 24 3 0 219.7 177 37 42 33 1.52 2.80 (+46%) -2719.3
1883 CN2 AA 8 6 15 14 14 1 0 128.7 139 41 27 21 2.87 3.22 (+11%) -1461.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
110 423 33 86 6 3 1 38 0 8 28 0.203 0.218 0.239 0.457 -1479.0

Career AVG .203 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.

Career OBP .218 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.

Career SLG .239 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 29.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.457 vs. league average 0.618 across their career seasons — 26.1% 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
1879 SR1 NL 57 230 21 51 4 1 1 21 0 0 22 0.222 .255 (-13%) .270 (-18%) .328 (-21%) .599 (-19%) -650.1
1881 WOR NL 12 45 1 6 0 0 0 3 0 5 6 0.133 — — — — -256.0
1882 CN2 AA 26 93 3 12 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 0.129 .248 (-48%) .275 (-50%) .329 (-54%) .605 (-52%) -680.4
1883 CN2 AA 15 55 8 17 2 1 0 11 0 2 0 0.309 .257 (+20%) .285 (+17%) .345 (+11%) .631 (+13%) 107.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 12 0 9 0 7 0
P 103 0 37 186 18 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1879 SR1 OF 7 0 6 0 6 0
1879 SR1 P 54 0 13 68 8 0
1881 WOR OF 3 0 2 0 1 0
1881 WOR P 9 0 6 10 1 0
1882 CN2 OF 2 0 1 0 0 0
1882 CN2 P 25 0 12 76 5 0
1883 CN2 P 15 0 6 32 4 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 103
Center Field 2
Right Field 10