Harry Deane
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1871-1874)
Harry Deane was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1871 to 1874 for the Fort Wayne Kekiongas and the Baltimore Canaries, a span of 4 seasons. In 53 career games, he hit .240 with 54 hits and 15 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
- Outfielder
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 150 lb
- Died
- 5/31/1925 in Indianapolis, IN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1871-07-12
- Last Game
- 1874-10-14
Full name: John Henry Deane
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 225 | 32 | 54 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 3 | .240 | .260 | .293 | .553 | -250 |
Career AVG .240 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.
Career OBP .260 vs. league average .293 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.
Career SLG .293 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.
Career OPS .553 vs. league average .645 across their career seasons — 14.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | FW1 | 6 | 22 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 | |
| 1874 | BL1 | 47 | 203 | 29 | 50 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 3 | .246 | .273 (-10%) | .282 (-8%) | .333 (-11%) | .615 (-10%) | -250.2 | |
| Career · 2 seasons | 53 | 225 | 32 | 54 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 3 | .240 | — | — | — | — | -250 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 6 |
| Center Field | 46 |
Harry Deane: the record in brief
According to the bio, Harry Deane debuted on July 12, 1871 and played a final game on October 14, 1874. The season rows list, in order, the Fort Wayne Kekiongas (1871) and the Baltimore Canaries (1874). At 5'7" and 150 pounds, Deane is listed as an outfielder. Deane was born on May 6, 1846, in Trenton, NJ, USA. Deane died on May 31, 1925, in Indianapolis, IN, USA. Deane's full given name, per the bio, is John Henry Deane.
Deane collected 54 hits in 225 at bats across 53 games, good for a .240 batting average, adding 15 RBI. The on-base percentage is .260 and the slugging percentage .293, for an OPS of .553. Deane's .240 average ran 13.7% below the .278 that the league posted over the same seasons. 1874 produced Deane's most hits, 50 of them for the Baltimore Canaries. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .246 in 1874, did not top the league's .273.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harry Deane
- What years did Harry Deane play?
- Harry Deane played in Major League Baseball from 1871 to 1874.
- Was Harry Deane a pitcher?
- No. Harry Deane was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Harry Deane hit?
- Harry Deane hit 0 career home runs with 54 hits.
- What was Harry Deane's career batting average?
- Harry Deane batted .240 over his career, with 54 hits in 225 at bats.
- How many RBI did Harry Deane have?
- Harry Deane drove in 15 runs in his career.
- Is Harry Deane in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Harry Deane has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.