Harry Wolfe, baseball player, 1917-1917

Harry Wolfe

Born: 11/24/1888 in Worcester, MA, USA

Died: 7/28/1971 in Fort Wayne, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1917-04-15 | Final Game: 1917-07-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Harold Wolfe

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Biography

Harry Wolfe, born in 1888, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period during the early 20th century, specifically from April 15, 1917, to July 16, 1917. Primarily recognized as a position player, Wolfe's tenure in Major League Baseball was short-lived, comprising only 12 games. In that limited time, he recorded 2 hits and 1 run batted in (RBI), finishing with a batting average of .200. His efforts on the field did not include any home runs or stolen bases, highlighting the challenges many players faced during this era, where competition was fierce and roster spots were highly coveted. Wolfe's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, set against the backdrop of World War I and the evolving dynamics of the sport. While his numbers may not reflect the impact of more prominent players of the time, his participation in the major leagues adds to the rich tapestry of baseball's past. Players like Wolfe often struggled to gain recognition in an era dominated by more celebrated athletes, yet their contributions to the game remain an essential part of baseball lore.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
12 10 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 5 0.200 0.333 0.200 0.533 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 19.6% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — +6.7% above league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 38.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.533 vs. league average 0.636 across their career seasons — 16.1% 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
1917 CHC NL 9 5 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.400 — — — — 0.0
1917 PIT NL 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 4 3 1 2
OF 2 0 1 0 0 0
SS 2 0 2 3 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1917 CHN OF 2 0 1 0 0 0
1917 CHN SS 1 0 2 1 0 0
1917 PIT 2B 1 0 4 3 1 2
1917 PIT SS 1 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Shortstop 2
Left Field 1