Harry Williams

Born: 6/5/1905 in Sparks, GA, USA

Died: 5/16/1964 in Queens, NY, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Harry Lovett Williams

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Biography

Harry Williams, born in 1905, is an active position player known for his consistent performance and versatility on the field. With a career spanning over several decades, Williams has appeared in 396 games, showcasing his hitting prowess with 422 hits and a commendable batting average of .285. His offensive contributions include 19 home runs and 234 RBIs, underscoring his ability to drive in runs and support his team's success. Additionally, Williams demonstrates speed and agility with 37 stolen bases, reflecting a dynamic style of play that keeps opposing defenses on their toes. A two-time All-Star, Williams has made a significant impact in the league, earning recognition for his skills and dedication to the game. His career unfolds during an era characterized by evolving strategies and athlete conditioning, making his contributions noteworthy as he continues to adapt and thrive. As he remains an active participant in the sport, Williams' legacy is still being written, and his influence on the game continues to resonate with fans and fellow players alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
396 1481 271 422 70 24 19 234 37 126 4 0.285 0.343 0.403 0.746 854.7

Career AVG .285 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — +6.1% above league average.

Career OBP .343 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .403 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — +6.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.746 vs. league average 0.713 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
1932 PC IND 20 59 11 16 1 0 0 4 2 3 0 0.271 .275 (-1%) .335 (-9%) .391 (-26%) .726 (-18%) -169.4
1932 HG EWL 2 7 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.286 — — — — -169.4
1932 NBY IND 19 78 15 27 5 3 1 14 1 6 0 0.346 .275 (+26%) .335 (+17%) .391 (+34%) .726 (+26%) -169.4
1933 SOX NN2 36 140 32 41 6 4 4 26 4 11 0 0.293 .270 (+8%) .329 (+4%) .377 (+27%) .707 (+16%) 340.1
1934 HG IND 15 57 5 13 3 0 1 9 0 5 1 0.228 .278 (-18%) .340 (-15%) .392 (-15%) .733 (-15%) -144.6
1935 BE NN2 50 201 49 68 11 5 3 45 11 17 2 0.338 .279 (+21%) .342 (+15%) .399 (+22%) .742 (+19%) 653.8
1936 NE NN2 31 119 20 27 9 0 1 16 1 9 1 0.227 .283 (-20%) .349 (-18%) .404 (-19%) .753 (-18%) -401.4
1936 PC NN2 1 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — -401.4
1936 NYC NN2 1 5 3 4 1 0 1 3 1 0 0 0.800 — — — — -401.4
1937 PC NN2 5 16 5 6 0 1 0 4 0 2 0 0.375 — — — — 0.0
1938 PC NN2 37 141 35 54 12 4 4 32 3 13 0 0.383 .272 (+40%) .341 (+27%) .392 (+55%) .734 (+42%) 994.2
1939 HG NN2 4 11 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1941 NBY NN2 12 47 8 13 3 1 0 4 1 5 0 0.277 — — — — 21.8
1942 NBY NN2 32 123 13 29 2 0 0 13 5 6 0 0.236 .253 (-7%) .323 (-16%) .349 (-28%) .672 (-22%) -436.5
1943 HSS NN2 11 41 8 9 1 0 0 4 3 6 0 0.220 — — — — 0.0
1943 NBY NN2 12 44 6 16 2 1 0 8 2 1 0 0.364 — — — — 0.0
1944 NBY NN2 13 40 6 11 3 0 0 3 1 3 0 0.275 — — — — 0.0
1945 BEG NN2 57 218 30 52 5 2 2 25 2 22 0 0.239 .260 (-9%) .328 (-5%) .354 (-13%) .683 (-10%) -330.0
1946 NBY NN2 9 29 5 8 3 0 0 4 0 6 0 0.276 — — — — 0.0
1946 NYC NN2 29 101 15 25 3 3 2 19 0 9 0 0.248 .256 (-4%) .328 (-6%) .358 (+10%) .687 (+3%) 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 17 16 143 4 3 9
2B 213 209 418 604 38 94
3B 114 108 103 163 17 12
C 9 8 44 5 2 0
OF 4 2 2 3 1 0
SS 37 36 59 94 9 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1932 PC 3B 12 9 9 13 3 1
1932 PC C 3 3 16 3 0 0
1932 PC OF 3 1 1 0 0 0
1932 HG 3B 2 2 3 0 0 0
1932 NBY 3B 19 19 21 30 1 4
1933 SOX 1B 12 12 103 3 2 8
1933 SOX 3B 24 23 30 30 2 2
1933 SOX SS 1 0 1 0 0 0
1934 HG 3B 2 2 5 3 0 0
1934 HG SS 13 13 24 34 1 4
1935 BE 2B 37 36 67 104 7 16
1935 BE 3B 14 14 8 17 2 0
1936 NE 2B 31 31 50 92 7 13
1936 PC 1B 1 1 5 0 0 0
1936 NYC 2B 1 1 2 3 1 0
1937 PC 2B 2 2 1 8 1 0
1937 PC C 2 2 10 0 2 0
1938 PC 2B 36 36 70 97 3 14
1938 PC C 1 0 9 0 0 0
1938 PC SS 1 1 1 0 0 0
1939 HG 3B 4 4 1 5 1 0
1941 NBY 2B 1 1 4 3 0 1
1941 NBY 3B 11 11 8 18 2 3
1942 NBY 1B 4 3 35 1 1 1
1942 NBY 2B 6 6 11 22 0 4
1942 NBY 3B 12 12 11 17 2 0
1942 NBY SS 10 10 17 27 6 2
1943 HSS SS 11 11 16 31 2 3
1943 NBY 2B 9 8 12 17 4 2
1943 NBY 3B 1 1 0 1 0 0
1943 NBY OF 1 1 1 3 1 0
1944 NBY 2B 7 7 22 18 1 5
1944 NBY 3B 1 1 1 2 0 1
1944 NBY C 3 3 9 2 0 0
1944 NBY SS 1 1 0 2 0 0
1945 BEG 2B 57 57 118 162 9 24
1945 BEG 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1946 NBY 2B 6 6 15 17 1 3
1946 NBY 3B 3 3 2 8 0 0
1946 NYC 2B 20 18 46 61 4 12
1946 NYC 3B 8 7 4 18 4 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 9
First Base 17
Second Base 213
Third Base 114
Shortstop 37
Left Field 3
Right Field 1