Harry Salmon

Born: 5/30/1895 in Warrior, AL, USA

Died: 1983 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Harry Lee Salmon

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Biography

Harry Salmon, born in 1895, is an active pitcher known for his contributions to the game during the modern era of baseball. With a career record of 76-58, Salmon showcases a solid performance on the mound, highlighted by an earned run average (ERA) of 3.61. His ability to strike out batters is evident in his impressive total of 566 strikeouts, along with a modest five saves that reflect his versatility in various pitching situations. Salmon's playing style combines skillful command and the ability to navigate challenging lineups, making him a valuable asset to his team. As he continues his career, he remains a prominent figure in the league, contributing to the evolving narrative of baseball and influencing the next generation of pitchers. His career achievements thus far not only demonstrate his talent but also illustrate his dedication to the sport, marking him as a noteworthy player in contemporary baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
76 58 180 124 87 14 5 1108.7 1170 445 34 203 566 3.61 0

Career ERA 3.61 vs. league average 4.27 across their career seasons — 15.4% 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
1923 BBB IND 8 3 14 10 9 4 0 94.7 82 23 18 43 2.19 4.03 (+46%) 2922.7
1924 BBB NNL 3 1 4 4 2 0 0 29.7 42 15 5 13 4.55 4.13 (-10%) 561.7
1924 MRS NNL 5 2 9 7 5 1 0 65.0 67 25 15 29 3.46 4.13 (+16%) 1289.5
1925 BBB NNL 6 5 18 13 9 0 0 117.3 133 77 25 59 5.91 4.55 (-30%) 3882.0
1927 BBB NNL 15 6 28 18 14 1 0 176.7 160 58 40 90 2.95 4.08 (+28%) 3616.1
1928 BBB NNL 9 8 23 17 12 3 0 151.0 175 59 19 76 3.52 4.13 (+15%) 3407.9
1929 BBB NNL 9 14 30 21 12 3 2 158.3 162 66 19 94 3.75 4.60 (+18%) 5271.8
1930 BBB NNL 7 3 14 7 6 0 0 84.3 88 32 15 55 3.42 4.80 (+29%) 3884.2
1930 MRS NNL 3 6 13 10 6 0 1 69.3 90 36 7 42 4.67 4.80 (+3%) 2631.2
1932 BBB NSL 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 9.0 9 4 0 5 4.00 4.13 (+3%) 0.0
1932 HG EWL 7 5 15 11 9 2 1 104.7 104 29 31 42 2.49 4.13 (+40%) 1447.7
1933 HG NN2 1 3 4 2 1 0 0 21.7 27 3 1 5 1.25 3.86 (+68%) 690.1
1934 HG IND 2 1 5 3 1 0 0 21.7 22 11 6 10 4.57 4.29 (-6%) 306.5
1935 HG NN2 0 1 2 0 0 0 1 5.3 9 7 2 3 11.81 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
239 537 57 113 11 6 0 41 3 14 1 0.210 0.230 0.253 0.484 -2076.5

Career AVG .210 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.

Career OBP .230 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 33.0% below league average.

Career SLG .253 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 36.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.484 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 34.9% 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
1923 BBB IND 20 38 2 8 0 0 0 5 0 1 0 0.211 — — — — 0.0
1924 BBB NNL 7 16 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.188 — — — — 0.0
1924 MRS NNL 14 35 6 11 4 0 0 5 0 2 0 0.314 — — — — 0.0
1925 BBB NNL 20 53 7 9 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.170 .288 (-41%) .349 (-47%) .407 (-49%) .756 (-48%) -445.5
1927 BBB NNL 31 76 8 20 1 1 0 6 1 3 0 0.263 .282 (-7%) .344 (-15%) .392 (-23%) .736 (-19%) -258.6
1928 BBB NNL 31 62 5 12 1 1 0 4 1 1 0 0.194 .280 (-31%) .342 (-40%) .395 (-39%) .737 (-39%) -430.3
1929 BBB NNL 49 107 14 19 1 1 0 6 1 3 0 0.178 .289 (-39%) .353 (-43%) .415 (-51%) .769 (-47%) -942.2
1930 BBB NNL 15 34 4 7 0 2 0 3 0 2 0 0.206 — — — — 0.0
1930 MRS NNL 21 42 4 7 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1932 BBB NSL 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1932 HG EWL 16 47 2 12 2 0 0 4 0 0 0 0.255 — — — — 0.0
1933 HG NN2 5 11 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1934 HG IND 7 8 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1935 HG NN2 2 3 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.667 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1927 NNC BBB 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 2 0 0 7.0 7 2 1 7 2.57

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1927 NNC BBB 0 0 2 0 0 7.0 7 2 1 7 2.57

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 43 19 32 4 5 0
P 179 124 45 298 22 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1923 BBB OF 4 1 1 0 0 0
1923 BBB P 14 10 6 32 4 0
1924 BBB OF 3 1 3 0 0 0
1924 BBB P 4 4 1 10 1 0
1924 MRS OF 3 0 0 0 0 0
1924 MRS P 9 7 2 20 3 1
1925 BBB OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1925 BBB P 18 13 0 0 0 0
1927 BBB OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
1927 BBB P 28 18 11 46 1 1
1928 BBB OF 6 1 4 0 0 0
1928 BBB P 23 17 9 48 2 1
1929 BBB OF 16 9 20 3 3 0
1929 BBB P 29 21 10 44 5 0
1930 BBB OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1930 BBB P 14 7 1 27 0 1
1930 MRS OF 5 5 4 1 2 0
1930 MRS P 13 10 1 22 5 4
1932 BBB P 1 1 1 4 0 0
1932 HG OF 1 1 0 0 0 0
1932 HG P 15 11 3 30 1 1
1933 HG OF 1 1 0 0 0 0
1933 HG P 4 2 0 4 0 0
1934 HG P 5 3 0 10 0 0
1935 HG P 2 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 179
Left Field 11
Center Field 7
Right Field 25