Harry Cheek
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1910)
Harry Cheek was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1910 for the Philadelphia Phillies. In 2 career games, he hit .500 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 160 lb
- Died
- 8/25/1927 in Redwood City, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1910-04-30
- Last Game
- 1910-05-12
Full name: Harry Gordon Cheek
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | .500 | .750 | 1.250 | 0 |
Career AVG .500 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — +100.2% above league average.
Career OBP .500 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — +57.4% above league average.
Career SLG .750 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +129.4% above league average.
Career OPS 1.250 vs. league average .645 across their career seasons — +93.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | PHI | NL | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .500 |
| Away | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .500 |
Last 2 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910-05-12 | PHI | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910-04-30 | PHI | NY1 | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 2 |
Harry Cheek: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 30, 1910 and the final game on May 12, 1910, Harry Cheek built the record summarized on this page. Cheek's only club in the season tables is the Philadelphia Phillies. Cheek, a catcher by primary position, threw and hit right-handed. Height and weight on file: 5-foot-8 and 160 pounds. Cheek was born on April 23, 1879, in Kansas City, MO, USA. Cheek's death is recorded on August 25, 1927, in Redwood City, CA, USA. Harry Cheek was the playing name; the full given name is Harry Gordon.
Cheek's career batting table shows 2 games, 4 at bats and 2 hits, a .500 average. Measured against the leagues Cheek played in, the .500 career average compares with a .250 league average over the same seasons, 100.2% above the league. In OPS terms, Cheek's 1.250 stands 93.9% above the league's .645. Only one season appears, 1910 for the Philadelphia Phillies, when Cheek played 2 games and went 2 for 4.
The position breakdown shows 2 games, all at catcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harry Cheek
- Was Harry Cheek a pitcher?
- No. Harry Cheek was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Harry Cheek hit?
- Harry Cheek hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What was Harry Cheek's career batting average?
- Harry Cheek batted .500 over his career, with 2 hits in 4 at bats.
- Is Harry Cheek in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Harry Cheek has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Harry Cheek play for?
- Harry Cheek played for the Philadelphia Phillies.