Harry Craft
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1937-1942)
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- Died
- 8/3/1995 in Conroe, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1937-09-19
- Last Game
- 1942-07-14
Full name: Harry Francis Craft
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 566 | 2,104 | 237 | 533 | 85 | 25 | 44 | 267 | 14 | 110 | 203 | .253 | .294 | .380 | .674 | -2,807 |
Career AVG .253 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.
Career OBP .294 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.
Career SLG .380 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .674 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — 6.2% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | CIN | NL | 10 | 42 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .310 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1938 | CIN | NL | 151 | 612 | 70 | 165 | 28 | 9 | 15 | 83 | 3 | 29 | 46 | .270 | .272 (-1%) | .341 (-11%) | .392 (+7%) | .734 (-2%) | -350.5 |
| 1939 | CIN | NL | 134 | 502 | 58 | 129 | 20 | 7 | 13 | 67 | 5 | 27 | 54 | .257 | .274 (-6%) | .342 (-13%) | .393 (+2%) | .735 (-5%) | -512.2 |
| 1940 | CIN | NL | 115 | 422 | 47 | 103 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 48 | 2 | 17 | 46 | .244 | .267 (-9%) | .335 (-17%) | .387 (-9%) | .722 (-13%) | -975.0 |
| 1941 | CIN | NL | 119 | 413 | 48 | 103 | 15 | 2 | 10 | 59 | 4 | 33 | 43 | .249 | .262 (-5%) | .332 (-7%) | .373 (-1%) | .705 (-4%) | -308.1 |
| 1942 | CIN | NL | 37 | 113 | 7 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 11 | .177 | .253 (-30%) | .323 (-37%) | .349 (-39%) | .672 (-38%) | -660.8 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 566 | 2,104 | 237 | 533 | 85 | 25 | 44 | 267 | 14 | 110 | 203 | .253 | — | — | — | — | -2,807 | ||
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
View full game log (566 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 293 | 1078 | 128 | 282 | 16 | 121 | .262 |
| Away | 273 | 1026 | 109 | 251 | 28 | 148 | .245 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942-07-14 | CIN | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1942-07-12 | CIN | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-07-12 | CIN | PHI | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-07-11 | CIN | BRO | L | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-07-11 | CIN | BRO | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-07-10 | CIN | BRO | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1942-06-28 | CIN | BRO | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-06-28 | CIN | BRO | W | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-06-27 | CIN | BRO | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1942-06-26 | CIN | BRO | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| OF | 552 | 0 | 1394 | 46 | 21 | 13 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | CIN | OF | 10 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | CIN | OF | 151 | 0 | 436 | 15 | 8 | 3 |
| 1939 | CIN | OF | 134 | 0 | 300 | 13 | 6 | 4 |
| 1940 | CIN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1940 | CIN | OF | 109 | 0 | 284 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| 1941 | CIN | OF | 115 | 0 | 280 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| 1942 | CIN | OF | 33 | 0 | 72 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 548 |
| Right Field | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi College | Clinton | MS | 1933, 1934, 1935 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Harry Craft (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harry Craft
- What years did Harry Craft play?
- Harry Craft played in Major League Baseball from 1937 to 1942.
- Was Harry Craft a pitcher?
- No. Harry Craft was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Harry Craft hit?
- Harry Craft hit 44 career home runs with 533 hits.