Harlin Pool, baseball player, 1934-1935

Harlin Pool

Born: 3/13/1908 in Lakeport, CA, USA

Died: 2/15/1963 in Rodeo, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-05-30 | Final Game: 1935-06-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Harlin Welty Pool

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Biography

Harlin Pool was a professional baseball player born in 1908, who played in the Major Leagues from 1934 until 1935. As a position player, Pool made a notable impact during his brief career, appearing in 127 games. He showcased his offensive prowess with a batting average of .303, a figure that reflects his ability to hit consistently in an era characterized by a mix of power and contact hitting. Throughout his time on the field, he recorded 129 hits, including 2 home runs and 61 runs batted in (RBIs), demonstrating his capability to contribute significantly to his team's offensive efforts. Pool's playing style was marked by his solid hitting and a keen understanding of the game, which allowed him to navigate the challenges posed by the pitching of his time. Although his career was relatively short, his contributions during the mid-1930s—an era that saw the emergence of more powerful hitters—remained noteworthy. In addition to his offensive achievements, Pool also managed to steal 3 bases, showcasing his speed and base-running skills. His legacy, while less celebrated than some of his contemporaries, reflects the diverse talents that contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during this transitional period in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
127 426 46 129 28 7 2 61 3 19 20 0.303 0.343 0.415 0.758 230.0

Career AVG .303 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — +8.6% above league average.

Career OBP .343 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .415 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.758 vs. league average 0.738 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
1934 CIN NL 99 358 38 117 22 5 2 50 3 17 18 0.327 .278 (+18%) .340 (+8%) .392 (+10%) .733 (+9%) 617.1
1935 CIN NL 28 68 8 12 6 2 0 11 0 2 2 0.176 .279 (-37%) .342 (-42%) .399 (-19%) .742 (-29%) -387.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 112 0 220 9 11 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1934 CIN OF 94 0 196 8 10 1
1935 CIN OF 18 0 24 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 86
Right Field 26