Harry Curtis
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1907)
Harry Curtis was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1907 for the New York Giants. In 6 career games, he hit .222 with 2 hits and 1 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- Died
- 8/1/1951 in Evanston, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1907-08-28
- Last Game
- 1907-10-05
Full name: Harry Albert Curtis
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | .222 | .364 | .222 | .586 | 0 |
Career AVG .222 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.
Career OBP .364 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — +19.5% above league average.
Career SLG .222 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 28.1% below league average.
Career OPS .586 vs. league average .613 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | NY1 | NL | 6 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 6 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 5 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .222 |
Last 6 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907-10-05 | NY1 | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1907-10-02 | NY1 | CHC | L | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1907-09-30 | NY1 | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-09-21 | NY1 | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-09-18 | NY1 | BSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1907-08-28 | NY1 | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 6 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | South Bend | IN | 1907 |
| Syracuse University | Syracuse | NY | 1904, 1905 |
Harry Curtis: the record in brief
Harry Curtis played a first major league game on August 28, 1907 and a last one on October 5, 1907. Curtis's only club in the season tables is the New York Giants. The bio lists Curtis's primary position as catcher. Height and weight on file: 5 feet, 10 inches and 170 pounds. The birth record reads February 19, 1883, in Portland, ME, USA. Curtis died on August 1, 1951, in Evanston, IL, USA. Curtis's full given name, per the bio, is Harry Albert Curtis.
In 6 games and 9 at bats, Curtis batted .222 with 2 hits, along with 1 runs batted in. Curtis's .222 average ran 9.4% below the .245 that the league posted over the same seasons. Curtis's lone season row is 1907 with the New York Giants: 6 games, 2 hits in 9 at bats.
Before the majors, Curtis played college baseball at University of Notre Dame (1907). Among the most recent games in Curtis's log, October 2, 1907 stands out: 2 hits in 2 at bats.
The position breakdown shows 6 games, all at catcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harry Curtis
- Was Harry Curtis a pitcher?
- No. Harry Curtis was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Harry Curtis hit?
- Harry Curtis hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Harry Curtis play for?
- Harry Curtis played for one team, the New York Giants (1907).
- What were Harry Curtis's career stats?
- In 6 games, Harry Curtis had 2 hits, 1 RBI, 2 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .222 batting average.
- What position did Harry Curtis play?
- Harry Curtis played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Harry Curtis and how much did he weigh?
- Harry Curtis was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was Harry Curtis's career batting average?
- Harry Curtis batted .222 over his career, with 2 hits in 9 at bats.
- How many RBI did Harry Curtis have?
- Harry Curtis drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Harry Curtis in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Harry Curtis has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.