Harry Colliflower
Born: 3/11/1869 in Petersville, MD, USA
Died: 8/14/1961 in Washington, DC, USA
MLB Debut: 1899-07-21 | Final Game: 1899-10-12
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: James Harry Colliflower
Biography
Harry Colliflower was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1869, whose career spanned from 1899 to 1907. He played during a transitional period in baseball characterized by the emergence of the modern game, yet he faced challenges that limited his success on the mound. Over his brief career, Colliflower recorded a win-loss record of 1-11, with an earned run average (ERA) of 8.17, and he struck out a total of 8 batters. Despite these modest statistics, he contributed to the sport during an era when pitching was evolving, and offensive strategies were becoming more pronounced.
Colliflower's career unfolded in a time when the game was still heavily influenced by the deadball era, where low-scoring contests and strategic play were paramount. While he did not achieve significant individual success, his participation in the major leagues reflects the broader context of the time, where many players were striving to establish themselves amid fierce competition. Although he did not record any saves during his career, Colliflower remains a part of baseball history, representing the challenges and dynamics faced by pitchers of his era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 98.0 | 152 | 89 | 6 | 41 | 8 | 8.17 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | CL4 | NL | 1 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 98.0 | 152 | 89 | 41 | 8 | 8.17 | -3297.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 76 | 5 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.303 | 0.321 | 0.355 | 0.676 | -75.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | CL4 | NL | 23 | 76 | 5 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.303 | -75.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| OF | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| P | 14 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 4 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | CL4 | P | 14 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 4 | 2 |
| 1899 | CL4 | 1B | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1899 | CL4 | OF | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 14 |
| First Base | 4 |
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 2 |