Harry Salisbury, baseball player, 1879-1882

Harry Salisbury

Born: 5/15/1855 in Providence, RI, USA

Died: 3/29/1933 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1879-08-28 | Final Game: 1882-09-22

Bats: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 162 lbs

Full name: Henry Houston Salisbury

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Biography

Harry Salisbury was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1879 to 1882. Born in 1855, he made his mark in the early days of Major League Baseball, a period characterized by its evolving rules and the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Over the course of his career, Salisbury compiled a record of 24 wins and 24 losses, showcasing a competitive spirit on the mound. With a career earned run average (ERA) of 2.55, Salisbury was known for his effectiveness in limiting runs, a crucial skill in an era when pitching was still developing as a specialized craft. He struck out 166 batters during his time in the league, indicating his ability to overpower hitters despite the different dynamics of the game at the time. While he did not record any saves, his contributions as a starting pitcher were instrumental in the teams he played for, as he navigated the challenges of a sport that was still defining itself. Salisbury's career remains a testament to the grit and determination of early baseball players who laid the groundwork for future generations.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
24 24 48 48 47 1 0 424.0 418 120 1 48 166 2.55 0

Career ERA 2.55 vs. league average 2.69 across their career seasons — 5.4% 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
1879 TRN NL 4 6 10 10 9 0 0 89.0 103 22 11 31 2.22 2.50 (+11%) 188.5
1882 PT1 AA 20 18 38 38 38 1 0 335.0 315 98 37 135 2.63 2.80 (+6%) 4296.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
49 181 20 24 2 0 0 0 0 5 7 0.133 0.156 0.144 0.300 -894.1

Career AVG .133 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 47.2% below league average.

Career OBP .156 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 43.1% below league average.

Career SLG .144 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 56.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.300 vs. league average 0.603 across their career seasons — 50.4% 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
1879 TRN NL 10 36 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0.056 — — — — 0.0
1882 PT1 AA 39 145 17 22 2 0 0 0 0 4 0 0.152 .248 (-39%) .275 (-37%) .329 (-50%) .605 (-44%) -894.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 2 0 0 3 2 0
P 48 0 13 123 13 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1879 TRN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1879 TRN P 10 0 3 27 2 0
1882 PT1 OF 1 0 0 3 2 0
1882 PT1 P 38 0 10 96 11 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 48
Center Field 2