Harry Spratt, baseball player, 1911-1912

Harry Spratt

Born: 7/10/1888 in Broadford, VA, USA

Died: 7/3/1969 in Washington, DC, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-04-13 | Final Game: 1912-06-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Henry Lee Spratt

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Biography

Harry Spratt, born in 1888, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century, playing primarily as a position player from 1911 until his final game on June 3, 1912. Over the course of his brief but notable career, Spratt appeared in 89 games, where he showcased his skills at the plate with a career batting average of .247. He recorded a total of 60 hits, including 5 home runs, and drove in 28 runs, demonstrating a solid offensive presence during a time when baseball was beginning to evolve from the deadball era into a more dynamic offensive game. Spratt was known for his versatility and speed on the bases, finishing his career with 3 stolen bases. While he may not have reached the heights of other contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for during his short career in the major leagues reflect the spirit and determination of players from that era. As baseball continued to grow in popularity, Spratt's time in the game marked a transitional phase, paving the way for future generations of players who would redefine the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
89 243 28 60 7 6 5 28 3 20 36 0.247 0.304 0.387 0.691 -102.6

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career OBP .304 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career SLG .387 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — +8.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.691 vs. league average 0.694 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
1911 BSN NL 62 154 22 37 4 4 2 13 1 13 25 0.240 .266 (-10%) .336 (-11%) .356 (avg) .693 (-5%) -185.8
1912 BSN NL 27 89 6 23 3 2 3 15 2 7 11 0.258 .268 (-4%) .335 (-7%) .358 (+22%) .694 (+8%) 83.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 5 0 17 13 3 1
3B 4 0 1 1 1 0
OF 4 0 9 0 1 0
SS 49 0 77 119 29 14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1911 BSN 2B 5 0 17 13 3 1
1911 BSN 3B 4 0 1 1 1 0
1911 BSN OF 4 0 9 0 1 0
1911 BSN SS 26 0 55 61 14 8
1912 BSN SS 23 0 22 58 15 6

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 7
Third Base 4
Shortstop 49
Center Field 3
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Emory and Henry College Emory VA 1904, 1905, 1906, 1907, 1908