Harry Croft
Right Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1899-1901)
Harry Croft was a right fielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1899 to 1901 for the Louisville Colonels, the Philadelphia Phillies, and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 3 seasons. In 7 career games, he hit .238 with 5 hits and 4 RBI.
- 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
- Right Fielder
- Died
- 12/11/1933 in Oak Park, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1899-05-19
- Last Game
- 1901-09-24
Full name: Henry T. Croft
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 21 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .238 | .273 | .238 | .511 | 0 |
Career AVG .238 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.
Career OBP .273 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 18.4% below league average.
Career SLG .238 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 34.4% below league average.
Career OPS .511 vs. league average .697 across their career seasons — 26.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | LS3 | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1899 | PHI | NL | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1901 | CHN | NL | 3 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 7 | 21 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .238 | — | — | — | — | 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 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | .286 |
| Away | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .143 |
Last 7 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901-09-24 | CHC | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-23 | CHC | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1901-09-22 | CHC | PIT | L | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-07-27 | PHI | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1899-07-26 | PHI | CHC | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-05-19 | LS3 | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-04-19 | LS3 | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Right Field | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara University | Lewiston | NY | 1894, 1895, 1896, 1897 |
Harry Croft: the record in brief
According to the bio, Harry Croft debuted on May 19, 1899 and played a final game on September 24, 1901. By club, Croft's seasons break down as the Louisville Colonels (1899), the Philadelphia Phillies (1899), and the Chicago Orphans (1901). The bio lists Croft's primary position as right fielder. Croft was born on August 1, 1875, in Chicago, IL, USA. Croft's death is recorded on December 11, 1933, in Oak Park, IL, USA. Harry Croft was the playing name; the full given name is Henry T.
Croft's career batting table shows 7 games, 21 at bats and 5 hits, a .238 average, plus 4 RBI. Over the seasons Croft played, league hitters batted .277; the .238 career figure is 13.9% below that. 1901 produced Croft's most hits, 4 of them for the Chicago Orphans.
The position table credits Croft with 3 games at right field and also lists 2 at second base.
Croft's college years, 1894, 1895, 1896, and 1897, were spent at Niagara University. In the last-games table, September 22, 1901 was Croft's biggest day, 3 hits in 5 at bats.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harry Croft
- What years did Harry Croft play?
- Harry Croft played in Major League Baseball from 1899 to 1901.
- Was Harry Croft a pitcher?
- No. Harry Croft was a position player (Right Fielder).
- How many home runs did Harry Croft hit?
- Harry Croft hit 0 career home runs with 5 hits.
- What was Harry Croft's career batting average?
- Harry Croft batted .238 over his career, with 5 hits in 21 at bats.
- How many RBI did Harry Croft have?
- Harry Croft drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Harry Croft in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Harry Croft has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.