Harry Thompson

Born: 9/9/1889 in Nanticoke, PA, USA

Died: 2/14/1951 in Reno, NV, USA

MLB Debut: 1919-04-24 | Final Game: 1919-06-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Harold Thompson

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Biography

Harry Thompson, born in 1889, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from April 24, 1919, to June 28, 1919. Primarily known as a position player, Thompson made his mark in the early years of the 20th century, a time when baseball was transitioning out of the deadball era and beginning to embrace a more offensive style of play. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 23 games, accumulating 8 hits and driving in 4 runs, culminating in a batting average of .211. Although he did not hit any home runs, Thompson showcased his speed on the bases with 1 stolen base. Thompson's contributions to his teams during his short stint in Major League Baseball reflected the challenges faced by many players of his time, including the competition for roster spots and the evolving dynamics of the game. Despite his limited statistics, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing a generation of players who laid the groundwork for future stars. His career, though fleeting, reminds us of the many athletes who participated in the sport during its formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	4	15	2	0	0	1	55.3	64	26	4	11	11	4.23	0

Career ERA 4.23 vs. league average 3.09 across their career seasons — 37.1% worse 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
1919	WSN	AL	0	3	12	2	0	0	1	43.3	48	17	8	10	3.53	3.09 (-14%)	-
1919	PHA	AL	0	1	3	0	0	0	0	12.0	16	9	3	1	6.75	3.09 (-119%)	-1304.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
23	38	0	8	2	0	0	4	1	3	2	0.211	0.268	0.263	0.531	0.0

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 19.7% below league average.

Career OBP .268 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 16.9% below league average.

Career SLG .263 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 24.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.531 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — 20.8% 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
1919	WSN	AL	18	32	0	8	2	0	0	3	1	3	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1919	PHA	AL	5	6	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	4	0	6	0	0	0
P	15	0	5	16	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	DP
1919	WS1	OF	4	6	0	0
1919	WS1	P	12	5	12	1
1919	PHA	P	3	0	4	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	15
Left Field	3
Center Field	1