Harry Raymond, baseball player, 1888-1892

Harry Raymond

Born: 2/20/1862 in Sauquoit, NY, USA

Died: 3/21/1925 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1888-09-09 | Final Game: 1892-06-20

Height: 5'9" | Weight: 179 lbs

Full name: Harry H. Raymond

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Biography

Harry Raymond, born in 1862, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1888 to 1892. He made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by evolving pitching styles and the increasing professionalization of the game. Raymond's career statistics reflect a brief but notable presence in Major League Baseball, as he finished with a record of 1-0 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 1.0. His ability to limit runs showcased his effectiveness on the mound, and he recorded one strikeout during his time in the league, contributing to the early foundations of pitching strategy in baseball. Raymond played in an era when the game was still heavily influenced by the deadball era, during which pitchers often dominated due to the low-scoring nature of the game. His performances, although limited in scope, added to the rich tapestry of baseball history as the sport began to expand its popularity across the United States. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Raymond's unique achievements and role as a pitcher in the late 19th century solidified his place in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 0 1 1 1 0 0 9.0 8 1 0 11 1 1.00 0

Career ERA 1.00 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — 74.6% 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
1889 LS2 AA 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 9.0 8 1 11 1 1.00 3.93 (+75%) 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
315 1282 167 301 23 14 2 115 49 54 79 0.235 0.270 0.279 0.549 -4581.4

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career OBP .270 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.

Career SLG .279 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.549 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — 17.4% 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
1888 LS2 AA 32 123 8 26 2 0 0 13 7 1 18 0.211 .238 (-11%) .290 (-25%) .319 (-29%) .610 (-27%) -495.2
1889 LS2 AA 130 515 58 123 12 9 0 47 19 19 45 0.239 .263 (-9%) .334 (-19%) .357 (-17%) .691 (-18%) -1979.5
1890 LS2 AA 123 521 91 135 7 4 2 51 18 22 0 0.259 .260 (avg) .336 (-13%) .351 (-15%) .687 (-14%) -1488.8
1891 LS2 AA 14 59 4 12 2 0 0 2 3 5 6 0.203 .254 (-20%) .331 (-13%) .343 (-31%) .675 (-22%) -191.9
1892 PIT NL 12 49 4 4 0 1 0 2 1 4 8 0.082 — — — — -426.1
1892 WAS NL 4 15 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 2 0.067 — — — — -426.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 27 5 4 1 1 0 1 2 5 0.148

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1890 WS LS2 7 27 5 4 1 1 0 1 2 5 0.148

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 295 0 465 596 147 43
OF 2 0 1 0 0 0
P 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 18 0 50 77 11 13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1888 LS2 3B 31 0 59 55 15 1
1888 LS2 OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1889 LS2 3B 129 0 206 261 60 23
1889 LS2 OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1889 LS2 P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1890 LS2 3B 119 0 182 241 61 18
1890 LS2 SS 4 0 13 26 1 4
1891 LS2 SS 14 0 37 51 10 9
1892 PIT 3B 12 0 14 25 6 1
1892 WAS 3B 4 0 4 14 5 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
Third Base 295
Shortstop 18
Left Field 1
Right Field 1