Harry Courtney
Born: 11/19/1898 in Asheville, NC, USA
Died: 12/11/1954 in Lyme, CT, USA
MLB Debut: 1919-09-13 | Final Game: 1922-09-03
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Henry Seymour Courtney
Biography
Harry Courtney was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1919 to 1922. Born in 1898, he made his mark in the early years of the 20th century, a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive period. Over the course of his career, Courtney compiled a record of 22 wins and 27 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.91. His ability to strike out batters was evident as he recorded 112 strikeouts, alongside contributing a single save to his overall statistics.
Courtney's playing style reflected the competitive nature of the league during his tenure, where pitchers were beginning to adapt to changes in offensive strategies. While he may not have achieved superstar status, his contributions on the mound during the formative years of modern baseball remain a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history. After retiring on September 3, 1922, Courtney left behind a career that showcased both the challenges and triumphs faced by pitchers in an evolving game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 27 | 94 | 53 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 443.7 | 518 | 242 | 18 | 213 | 112 | 4.91 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | WSN | AL | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 26.3 | 25 | 8 | 19 | 6 | 2.73 | - |
| 1920 | WSN | AL | 8 | 11 | 37 | 24 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 188.0 | 223 | 99 | 77 | 48 | 4.74 | - |
| 1921 | WSN | AL | 6 | 9 | 30 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 132.7 | 159 | 83 | 71 | 26 | 5.63 | - |
| 1922 | CHW | AL | 5 | 6 | 18 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 86.7 | 100 | 48 | 37 | 28 | 4.98 | - |
| 1922 | WSN | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 3.60 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 163 | 19 | 41 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 7 | 28 | 0.252 | 0.282 | 0.374 | 0.657 | -82.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | WSN | AL | 4 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1920 | WSN | AL | 37 | 69 | 11 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 0.232 | -82.0 |
| 1921 | WSN | AL | 32 | 47 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.298 | 0.0 |
| 1922 | CHW | AL | 18 | 33 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
| 1922 | WSN | AL | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 94 | 0 | 10 | 95 | 10 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | WS1 | P | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | WS1 | P | 37 | 0 | 3 | 36 | 7 | 3 |
| 1921 | WS1 | P | 30 | 0 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 1 |
| 1922 | CHA | P | 18 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 2 |
| 1922 | WS1 | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 94 |