Harley Boss, baseball player, 1928-1933

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 134

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Louisiana Tech University Ruston LA 1926, 1927