Harry Niles

Born: 9/10/1880 in Buchanan, MI, USA

Died: 4/18/1953 in Sturgis, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-04-24 | Final Game: 1910-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Herbert Clyde Niles

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Biography

Harry Niles was a professional baseball player born in 1880, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1910. Primarily known as a position player, Niles played in a total of 608 games throughout his career. He accumulated 561 hits, demonstrating a solid presence at the plate with a batting average of .247. His offensive contributions included 12 home runs and 152 runs batted in (RBIs), while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 107 stolen bases. Niles played during a transformative period in baseball, where the game was evolving and gaining popularity in the early 20th century. His ability to combine hitting with base-stealing made him a valuable asset to his teams. Although not a Hall of Famer, Niles's contributions to the game reflected the competitive spirit of the era, as players began to embrace a more dynamic style of play that would pave the way for future generations. After retiring in 1910, Niles left a legacy that highlighted the importance of versatility and agility in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
608	2270	279	561	58	24	12	152	107	163	202	0.247	0.306	0.310	0.616	-263.7

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .310 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.616 vs. league average 0.621 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
1906	SLA	AL	142	541	71	124	14	4	2	31	30	46	59	0.229	.247 (-7%)	.307 (-3%)	.315 (-11%)	.622 (-7%)	-616.3
1907	SLA	AL	120	492	65	142	9	5	2	35	19	28	38	0.289	.245 (+18%)	.304 (+9%)	.308 (+10%)	.613 (+9%)	757.2
1908	NYY	AL	95	361	43	90	14	6	4	24	18	25	29	0.249	.240 (+4%)	.298 (+2%)	.306 (+16%)	.605 (+9%)	472.7
1908	BOS	AL	18	33	4	8	0	0	1	3	3	6	2	0.242	—	—	—	—	472.7
1909	BOS	AL	145	546	65	134	12	5	1	38	27	39	48	0.245	.244 (avg)	.306 (+1%)	.312 (-7%)	.618 (-3%)	-155.1
1910	BOS	AL	18	57	6	12	3	0	1	3	1	4	3	0.211	.249 (-16%)	.317 (-17%)	.326 (-3%)	.644 (-10%)	-101.7
1910	CLE	AL	70	240	25	51	6	4	1	18	9	15	23	0.212	.249 (-15%)	.317 (-16%)	.326 (-13%)	.644 (-15%)	-101.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	216	211	478	610	65	59
3B	57	50	81	98	14	4
OF	291	296	429	50	21	10
SS	18	13	27	50	17	7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1906	SLA	2B	2	2	6	5	0	0
1906	SLA	3B	39	33	55	63	9	3
1906	SLA	OF	101	107	128	20	6	5
1907	SLA	2B	116	114	280	352	34	41
1907	SLA	OF	1	1	2	0	0	0
1908	NYA	2B	85	83	166	220	30	15
1908	NYA	OF	7	7	11	1	0	0
1908	BOS	2B	8	7	17	20	0	2
1908	BOS	SS	2	0	1	2	0	0
1909	BOS	2B	5	5	9	13	1	1
1909	BOS	3B	13	13	18	25	5	0
1909	BOS	OF	117	118	197	20	11	3
1909	BOS	SS	9	8	16	29	11	5
1910	BOS	OF	15	13	21	2	2	1
1910	CLE	3B	5	4	8	10	0	1
1910	CLE	OF	50	50	70	7	2	1
1910	CLE	SS	7	5	10	19	6	2