Henry Reitz

Born: 6/29/1867 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 11/9/1914 in Sacramento, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1893-04-27 | Final Game: 1899-06-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 158 lbs

Full name: Henry Peter Reitz

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Biography

Henry Reitz, born in 1867, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century. His career spanned from 1893 to 1904, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded style of play. Over the course of 724 games, Reitz established himself as a reliable hitter, compiling a career batting average of .292. He amassed a total of 801 hits, including 11 home runs, and drove in 463 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute significantly to his teams' offensive efforts. Reitz was also known for his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 122 stolen bases, a noteworthy achievement during an era when base running was a critical aspect of the game. His versatility and consistent performance made him a valuable player in the lineups of the teams he played for. As a key figure in the evolution of baseball, Reitz's contributions reflect the changing dynamics of the sport during a pivotal time in its history. His legacy is remembered among the early stars of the game, laying the groundwork for future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
724	2744	447	801	108	65	11	463	122	266	147	0.292	0.363	0.391	0.753	994.7

Career AVG .292 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .363 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .391 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.753 vs. league average 0.740 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
1893	BLN	NL	130	490	90	140	17	13	1	76	24	65	32	0.286	.279 (+2%)	.356 (+6%)	.379 (avg)	.735 (+3%)	387.5
1894	BLN	NL	108	446	86	135	22	31	2	105	18	42	24	0.303	.309 (-2%)	.379 (-2%)	.435 (+16%)	.814 (+8%)	497.7
1895	BLN	NL	71	245	45	72	15	5	0	29	15	18	11	0.294	.296 (-1%)	.361 (-3%)	.399 (-1%)	.761 (-2%)	-134.4
1896	BLN	NL	120	464	76	133	15	6	4	106	28	49	32	0.287	.290 (-1%)	.354 (+1%)	.387 (-4%)	.741 (-2%)	-110.6
1897	BLN	NL	128	477	76	138	15	6	2	84	23	50	25	0.289	.291 (-1%)	.354 (+4%)	.387 (-7%)	.741 (-2%)	-2.1
1898	WAS	NL	132	489	62	148	20	2	2	47	11	32	15	0.303	.270 (+12%)	.333 (+7%)	.347 (+5%)	.680 (+6%)	595.3
1899	PIT	NL	35	133	12	35	4	2	0	16	3	10	8	0.263	.282 (-7%)	.343 (-8%)	.366 (-12%)	.710 (-10%)	-238.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
2B	688	1646	2194	180	317
3B	30	32	61	9	4
SS	4	3	8	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1893	BLN	2B	130	315	421	48	62
1894	BLN	2B	97	264	336	20	50
1894	BLN	3B	12	14	37	5	3
1895	BLN	2B	48	120	137	17	25
1895	BLN	3B	18	18	24	4	1
1895	BLN	SS	1	0	1	0	0
1896	BLN	2B	118	256	335	30	54
1896	BLN	SS	3	3	7	1	0
1897	BLN	2B	128	282	449	29	62
1898	WAS	2B	132	323	401	31	56
1899	PIT	2B	35	86	115	5	8