Harley Boss
Born: 11/19/1908 in Hodge, LA, USA
Died: 5/15/1964 in Nashville, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1928-07-19 | Final Game: 1933-09-24
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Elmer Harley Boss
Biography
Harley Boss was a professional baseball player born in 1908, who played in Major League Baseball from 1928 until his final game on September 24, 1933. A versatile position player, Boss appeared in a total of 155 games during his career. He established himself as a competent hitter, finishing with a batting average of .268, which showcased his ability to make contact and contribute offensively. Throughout his time in the league, he recorded 139 hits, including one home run, and drove in 61 runs, demonstrating a solid presence at the plate.
Boss's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to evolve away from the deadball era and embrace a more offensive style of play. While his home run total was modest, his contributions to his teams were significant in terms of consistency and situational hitting. In addition to his offensive capabilities, he also displayed speed on the bases, recording two stolen bases. Although Boss may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his dedication to the game and his performance during the early 1930s left a lasting impact on the teams he played for.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155 | 519 | 64 | 139 | 19 | 8 | 1 | 61 | 2 | 30 | 34 | 0.268 | 0.309 | 0.341 | 0.650 | -857.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | WSN | AL | 12 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | WSN | AL | 28 | 66 | 9 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.273 | -225.4 |
| 1930 | WSN | AL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1933 | CLE | AL | 112 | 438 | 54 | 118 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 53 | 2 | 25 | 27 | 0.269 | -632.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 134 | 0 | 1215 | 80 | 11 | 104 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | WS1 | 1B | 5 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1929 | WS1 | 1B | 18 | 0 | 119 | 9 | 3 | 13 |
| 1930 | WS1 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933 | CLE | 1B | 110 | 0 | 1062 | 71 | 7 | 89 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 134 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech University | Ruston | LA | 1926, 1927 |