Harry Arundel
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1875-1884)
Harry Arundel was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1875 to 1884 for the Brooklyn Atlantics, the Pittsburg Alleghenys, and the Providence Grays, a span of 10 seasons. Across 16 career appearances, he went 5-11 with a 4.50 ERA and 52 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'6" / 145 lb
- Died
- 3/25/1904 in Cleveland, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1875-07-19
- Last Game
- 1884-10-10
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | BR2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.71 | — | 0.0 | |
| 1882 | PT1 | AA | 4 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 118.2 | 157 | 62 | 24 | 48 | 4.70 | 2.80 (-68%) | -258.4 |
| 1884 | PRO | NL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1.00 | 3.11 (+68%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 5 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 130.0 | 171 | 65 | 28 | 52 | 4.50 | — | -258 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 59 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | .186 | .262 | .186 | .448 | -140 |
Career AVG .186 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 24.2% below league average.
Career OBP .262 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.
Career SLG .186 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 42.7% below league average.
Career OPS .448 vs. league average .601 across their career seasons — 25.4% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | BR2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 | |
| 1882 | PT1 | AA | 14 | 52 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | .192 | .248 (-23%) | .275 (-5%) | .329 (-42%) | .605 (-25%) | -140.0 |
| 1884 | PRO | NL | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 16 | 59 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | .186 | — | — | — | — | -140 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 16 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Harry Arundel: the record in brief
The profile opens with Harry Arundel's first major league game on July 19, 1875; the last one listed came on October 10, 1884. The season rows list, in order, the Brooklyn Atlantics (1875), the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1882), and the Providence Grays (1884). The bio lists Arundel's primary position as pitcher. The recorded size is 5'6" and 145 pounds. Arundel was born on February 8, 1855, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Arundel died on March 25, 1904, in Cleveland, OH, USA.
Arundel went 5-11 with a 4.50 ERA in 16 games, 16 of them starts. The same table counts 52 strikeouts and 14 complete games. The league ERA over Arundel's seasons was 2.91, so the 4.50 figure ran 54.6% worse than average. 1882 was Arundel's sharpest full season, a 4.70 ERA against the league's 2.80.
Arundel played 16 games at pitcher, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at shortstop (1) and right field (1). Fielding on the mound produced 5 putouts and 56 assists against 4 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harry Arundel
- What years did Harry Arundel play?
- Harry Arundel played in Major League Baseball from 1875 to 1884.
- Was Harry Arundel a pitcher?
- Yes. Harry Arundel pitched in the major leagues, recording 5 wins and 52 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Harry Arundel hit?
- Harry Arundel hit 0 career home runs with 11 hits.
- What teams did Harry Arundel play for?
- Harry Arundel played for 3 teams: the Brooklyn Atlantics (1875), the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1882), and the Providence Grays (1884).
- What were Harry Arundel's career stats?
- In 16 games, Harry Arundel went 5-11 with a 4.50 ERA, 52 strikeouts, and 130.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Harry Arundel play?
- Harry Arundel played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Harry Arundel and how much did he weigh?
- Harry Arundel was listed at 5 feet 6 inches and 145 pounds.
- What was Harry Arundel's career ERA?
- Harry Arundel finished with a 4.50 career ERA, going 5-11 with 52 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Harry Arundel have?
- Harry Arundel recorded 52 career strikeouts.
- Is Harry Arundel in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Harry Arundel has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.