Harvey Pulliam, baseball player, 1991-1997

Harvey Pulliam

Born: 10/20/1967 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-08-10 | Final Game: 1997-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Harvey Jerome Pulliam

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Biography

Harvey Pulliam was a professional baseball player born in 1967, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1991 until his retirement in 1997. Over the course of his career, Pulliam appeared in 123 games, showcasing his abilities primarily in the outfield. He finished with a batting average of .262, accumulating 49 hits, eight home runs, and 22 runs batted in (RBIs). Although he did not record any stolen bases, Pulliam's power potential was evident in his home run totals, which reflected his role as a reliable contributor during his time in the league. Pulliam's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the growing emphasis on power hitting and offensive production. Despite the competition, he managed to carve out a niche for himself, demonstrating versatility and the ability to deliver in pivotal moments. While his major league tenure was relatively brief, Pulliam's contributions to the teams he played for remain a part of the rich tapestry of the game, highlighting the journey of players who may not have achieved superstardom but nonetheless played an important role in their respective clubs.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
123 187 31 49 11 0 8 22 0 13 49 0.262 0.313 0.449 0.763 -31.1

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .313 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career SLG .449 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — +10.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.763 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
1991 KCR AL 18 33 4 9 1 0 3 4 0 3 9 0.273 — — — — 0.0
1992 KCR AL 4 5 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1993 KCR AL 27 62 7 16 5 0 1 6 0 2 14 0.258 .265 (-3%) .332 (-12%) .403 (-4%) .735 (-8%) -91.5
1995 COL NL 5 5 1 2 1 0 1 3 0 0 2 0.400 — — — — 0.0
1996 COL NL 10 15 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 6 0.133 — — — — 0.0
1997 COL NL 59 67 15 19 3 0 3 9 0 5 15 0.284 .266 (+6%) .336 (-1%) .419 (+10%) .756 (+5%) 60.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 79 33 84 3 4 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1991 KCA OF 15 10 21 1 2 0
1992 KCA OF 1 0 3 0 0 0
1993 KCA OF 26 14 33 0 1 0
1995 COL OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1996 COL OF 3 2 4 0 0 0
1997 COL OF 33 7 23 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 52
Center Field 1
Right Field 31
Designated Hitter 2

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1997 COL NL $150,000
1993 KCA AL $115,000
1990 KCA AL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $365,000