Harry Truby

Born: 5/12/1868 in Kittanning, PA, USA

Died: 3/21/1953 in Ironton, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1895-08-21 | Final Game: 1896-07-14

Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Harry Garvin Truby

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Biography

Harry Truby was a professional baseball player born in 1868, who played primarily as a position player during the late 19th century. His career spanned from 1895 to 1896, a period marked by the evolution of baseball as it transitioned from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. Over the course of his brief career, Truby appeared in 70 games, where he distinguished himself with a solid batting average of .281, demonstrating his capability at the plate. Truby recorded 73 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 50 runs, showcasing his proficiency in producing runs for his team. Additionally, he exhibited speed on the bases, accumulating 12 stolen bases. While his time in the major leagues was short-lived, Truby's contributions to the game during a pivotal time in baseball history remain part of the narrative of the sport's development, reflecting the competitive spirit and evolving strategies of the late 1800s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
70	260	31	73	5	2	2	50	12	18	16	0.281	0.342	0.338	0.680	-106.2

Career AVG .281 vs. league average .293 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .342 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .338 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.680 vs. league average 0.751 across their career seasons — 9.5% 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	CHC	NL	33	119	17	40	3	0	0	16	7	10	7	0.336	.296 (+13%)	.361 (+11%)	.399 (-10%)	.761 (avg)	61.0
1896	CHC	NL	29	109	13	28	2	2	2	31	4	6	5	0.257	.290 (-12%)	.354 (-11%)	.387 (-5%)	.741 (-8%)	-167.2
1896	PIT	NL	8	32	1	5	0	0	0	3	1	2	4	0.156	—	—	—	—	-167.2