Harry Wolverton

Born: 12/6/1873 in Mount Vernon, OH, USA

Died: 2/4/1937 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1898-09-25 | Final Game: 1912-10-04

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Harry Sterling Wolverton

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Biography

Harry Wolverton was a notable position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1898 to 1912. Born in 1873, Wolverton made his mark during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a transformative period in baseball characterized by the shift from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of his career, he played in 783 games, amassing a total of 833 hits and maintaining a commendable batting average of .278. His offensive contributions included 352 runs batted in and 7 home runs, while he also showcased his speed on the bases with 83 stolen bases. Wolverton's versatility and consistency made him a valuable player during his time. His ability to hit for average and his base-running prowess contributed to his teams' successes across multiple seasons. As a player who navigated the evolving landscape of baseball, he left a lasting impression in the annals of the sport, exemplifying the skills and tenacity that defined the era in which he played. After concluding his playing career on October 4, 1912, Wolverton's legacy continued to influence the game, remembered for his contributions as a solid performer in an era that laid the groundwork for future generations of baseball talent.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
783	3001	346	833	95	53	7	352	83	166	110	0.278	0.326	0.352	0.677	638.2

Career AVG .278 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .352 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.677 vs. league average 0.670 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
1898	CHC	NL	13	49	4	16	1	0	0	2	1	1	3	0.327	—	—	—	—	20.9
1899	CHC	NL	99	389	50	111	14	11	1	49	14	30	14	0.285	.282 (+1%)	.343 (+2%)	.366 (+5%)	.710 (+4%)	246.5
1900	CHC	NL	3	11	2	2	0	0	0	0	1	2	2	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
1900	PHI	NL	101	383	42	108	10	8	3	58	4	20	13	0.282	.279 (+1%)	.338 (-5%)	.366 (+2%)	.705 (-1%)	0.0
1901	PHI	NL	93	379	42	117	15	4	0	43	13	22	20	0.309	.271 (+14%)	.326 (+9%)	.359 (+3%)	.686 (+6%)	439.8
1902	WSN	AL	59	249	35	62	8	3	1	23	8	13	4	0.249	.266 (-7%)	.321 (-9%)	.343 (-8%)	.665 (-8%)	-378.5
1902	PHI	NL	34	136	12	40	3	2	0	16	3	9	4	0.294	.266 (+10%)	.321 (+8%)	.343 (+1%)	.665 (+4%)	-378.5
1903	PHI	NL	123	494	72	152	13	12	0	53	10	18	15	0.308	.261 (+18%)	.316 (+8%)	.345 (+11%)	.662 (+9%)	791.5
1904	PHI	NL	102	398	43	106	15	5	0	49	18	26	7	0.266	.246 (+8%)	.300 (+7%)	.321 (+2%)	.622 (+4%)	339.0
1905	BSN	NL	122	463	38	104	15	7	2	55	10	23	21	0.225	.248 (-9%)	.307 (-10%)	.322 (-7%)	.629 (-8%)	-751.5
1912	NYY	AL	34	50	6	15	1	1	0	4	1	2	7	0.300	.268 (+12%)	.335 (+1%)	.358 (avg)	.694 (+1%)	1.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	756	224	989	1625	263	93
SS	1	0	1	1	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1898	CHN	3B	13	0	21	35	10	1
1899	CHN	3B	98	0	123	227	57	12
1899	CHN	SS	1	0	1	1	1	0
1900	CHN	3B	3	0	2	5	1	0
1900	PHI	3B	101	0	122	234	48	16
1901	PHI	3B	93	0	114	190	26	9
1902	WS1	3B	59	0	86	139	24	8
1902	PHI	3B	34	0	44	91	10	11
1903	PHI	3B	123	0	182	247	27	8
1904	PHI	3B	102	102	143	191	27	15
1905	BSN	3B	122	122	139	256	28	12
1912	NYA	3B	8	0	13	10	5	1