Harry Berthrong
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1871)
Harry Berthrong was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1871 for the Washington Olympics. In 17 career games, he hit .233 with 17 hits and 8 RBI.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Height / Weight
- 5'6" / 140 lb
- Died
- 4/24/1928 in Chelsea, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1871-05-05
- Last Game
- 1871-07-04
Full name: Henry Washburn Berthrong
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 73 | 17 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 2 | .233 | .273 | .274 | .547 | -221 |
Career AVG .233 vs. league average .287 across their career seasons — 18.7% below league average.
Career OBP .273 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.
Career SLG .274 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 28.6% below league average.
Career OPS .547 vs. league average .695 across their career seasons — 21.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | WS3 | 17 | 73 | 17 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 2 | .233 | .286 (-19%) | .311 (-12%) | .383 (-29%) | .695 (-21%) | -220.7 | |
| Career · 1 season | 17 | 73 | 17 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 2 | .233 | — | — | — | — | -221 | ||
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 |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
| Second Base | 5 |
| Left Field | 11 |
| Center Field | 1 |
Harry Berthrong: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 5, 1871 and the final game on July 4, 1871, Harry Berthrong built the record summarized on this page. Every season row on the page belongs to the Washington Olympics, in 1871. Born on January 1, 1844, in Mumford, NY, USA, Berthrong is listed as an outfielder. Size on record: 5 feet, 6 inches and 140 pounds. Berthrong died on April 24, 1928, in Chelsea, MA, USA. Harry Berthrong was the playing name; the full given name is Henry Washburn.
In 17 games and 73 at bats, Berthrong batted .233 with 17 hits; the totals also include 8 runs batted in. Berthrong got on base at a .273 rate and slugged .274 (.547 OPS). Measured against the leagues Berthrong played in, the .233 career average compares with a .287 league average over the same seasons, 18.7% below the league. The OPS comparison is .547 to a league .695, 21.4% below average. The season table holds a single row: 1871 with the Washington Olympics, 17 games, 73 at bats and 17 hits. That year the league hit .286, the figure in the row's Lg AVG column.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harry Berthrong
- Was Harry Berthrong a pitcher?
- No. Harry Berthrong was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Harry Berthrong hit?
- Harry Berthrong hit 0 career home runs with 17 hits.
- What teams did Harry Berthrong play for?
- Harry Berthrong played for one team, the Washington Olympics (1871).
- What were Harry Berthrong's career stats?
- In 17 games, Harry Berthrong had 17 hits, 8 RBI, 17 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .233 batting average.
- What position did Harry Berthrong play?
- Harry Berthrong played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Harry Berthrong and how much did he weigh?
- Harry Berthrong was listed at 5 feet 6 inches and 140 pounds.
- What was Harry Berthrong's career batting average?
- Harry Berthrong batted .233 over his career, with 17 hits in 73 at bats.
- How many RBI did Harry Berthrong have?
- Harry Berthrong drove in 8 runs in his career.
- Is Harry Berthrong in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Harry Berthrong has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.