Harry Spies

Born: 6/12/1866 in New Orleans, LA, USA

Died: 7/7/1942 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1895-04-20 | Final Game: 1895-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Henry Spies

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Biography

Harry Spies, born in 1866, was a professional baseball player who had a brief but notable career in the late 19th century. Playing primarily as a position player, Spies made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1895 to 1904. Over the course of 86 games, he recorded 85 hits, showcasing a solid batting average of .261. His offensive contributions included 40 runs batted in and 2 home runs, along with 4 stolen bases, highlighting his capability as a versatile player during an era that was characterized by a shift toward more dynamic offensive play. Spies played during a transformative period in baseball history, just before the deadball era, when the game began to see a greater emphasis on strategy and athleticism. While his career was relatively short, his performance reflected the evolving nature of baseball in the late 19th century. With a respectable batting average and a knack for driving in runs, Spies contributed to the competitive landscape of the game, leaving a legacy that illustrates the development of players during the early years of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
86	326	44	85	14	8	2	40	4	14	21	0.261	0.305	0.371	0.677	-764.3

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .296 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.

Career SLG .371 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.677 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 11.1% 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
1895	CIN	NL	14	50	2	11	0	1	0	5	0	3	2	0.220	.296 (-26%)	.361 (-27%)	.399 (-35%)	.761 (-31%)	-273.9
1895	LS3	NL	72	276	42	74	14	7	2	35	4	11	19	0.268	.296 (-10%)	.361 (-13%)	.399 (-2%)	.761 (-7%)	-273.9