Harry Sketchley, baseball player, 1942-1942

Harry Sketchley

Born: 3/30/1919 in Virden, MB, CAN

Died: 12/19/1979 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-04-14 | Final Game: 1942-04-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Harry Clement Sketchley

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Biography

Harry Sketchley, born in 1919, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in the early 1940s. His career spanned a brief period from April 14, 1942, to April 29, 1942, during which he participated in 13 games at the Major League level. Sketchley recorded a total of 7 hits, resulting in a batting average of .194. He contributed 3 runs batted in (RBIs) to his team's efforts but did not hit any home runs or steal any bases during his time in the league. Sketchley's career unfolded during a tumultuous period in American history, coinciding with World War II, which impacted many aspects of life, including professional sports. The era saw numerous players enlist and serve in the military, leading to a unique dynamic in Major League Baseball. Although his playing career was short-lived, Harry Sketchley remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who experienced the challenges of the time while pursuing their passion for the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 36 1 7 1 0 0 3 0 7 4 0.194 0.326 0.222 0.548 0.0

Career AVG .194 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 23.3% below league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 36.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.548 vs. league average 0.673 across their career seasons — 18.6% 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
1942 CHW AL 13 36 1 7 1 0 0 3 0 7 4 0.194 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 12 0 19 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1942 CHA OF 12 0 19 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 12

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of California - Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 1939, 1941