Harry Otis

Born: 10/5/1886 in West New York, NJ, USA

Died: 1/29/1976 in Teaneck, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-09-05 | Final Game: 1909-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Harry George Otis

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Biography

Harry Otis was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1886, who played in the Major Leagues during the early 20th century. His career spanned from September 5 to September 29 in 1909, a brief yet notable period in the game's history. Otis made a mark in the league with a record of 2-2 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 1.37, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound during a time when the game was evolving from the deadball era into a more offense-driven approach. Throughout his short career, Otis recorded a total of 6 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to handle hitters despite limited opportunities. Though he did not register any saves, his contributions during his appearances reflected a competitive spirit and a commitment to the game. While his time in Major League Baseball was fleeting, Otis remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, a period characterized by significant changes in player dynamics and strategies.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	2	5	3	0	0	0	26.3	26	4	0	18	6	1.37	0

Career ERA 1.37 vs. league average 2.55 across their career seasons — 46.3% 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
1909	CLE	AL	2	2	5	3	0	0	0	26.3	26	4	18	6	1.37	2.55 (+46%)	-1080.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	9	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.111	0.111	0.222	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 54.5% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 63.7% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 28.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.619 across their career seasons — 46.1% 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
1909	CLE	AL	5	9	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	5	3	0	9	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1909	CLE	P	5	3	0	9	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	5