Harry Atkinson
Left Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1895)
Harry Atkinson was a left fielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1895 for the St. Louis Cardinals. In 1 career game, he hit .400 with 2 hits.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Left Fielder
- Died
- 1/2/1953 in Mexico, MO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1895-09-25
Full name: John Harry Atkinson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .400 | .400 | .400 | .800 | 0 |
Career AVG .400 vs. league average .296 across their career seasons — +35.0% above league average.
Career OBP .400 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — +10.7% above league average.
Career SLG .400 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .800 vs. league average .761 across their career seasons — +5.1% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | SLN | NL | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .400 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .400 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago | Chicago | IL | 1893, 1894, 1895, 1896 |
Harry Atkinson: the record in brief
The bio dates Harry Atkinson's major league debut to September 25, 1895. All of the seasons listed were played for the St. Louis Browns. Atkinson played primarily as a left fielder. Atkinson was born on January 19, 1874, in Fulton, MO, USA. Atkinson died on January 2, 1953, in Mexico, MO, USA. Atkinson's full given name, per the bio, is John Harry Atkinson.
The batting record for Atkinson: 1 games, 2 hits in 5 at bats, and a .400 average. Measured against the leagues Atkinson played in, the .400 career average compares with a .296 league average over the same seasons, 35.0% above the league. Only one season appears, 1895 for the St. Louis Browns, when Atkinson played 1 games and went 2 for 5.
Before the majors, Atkinson played college baseball at University of Chicago (1893, 1894, 1895, and 1896).
Every defensive appearance on record for Atkinson, 1 games, came at left field.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harry Atkinson
- Was Harry Atkinson a pitcher?
- No. Harry Atkinson was a position player (Left Fielder).
- How many home runs did Harry Atkinson hit?
- Harry Atkinson hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What was Harry Atkinson's career batting average?
- Harry Atkinson batted .400 over his career, with 2 hits in 5 at bats.
- Is Harry Atkinson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Harry Atkinson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Harry Atkinson play for?
- Harry Atkinson played for the St. Louis Cardinals.