Harry Decker
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884-1890)
Harry Decker was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1890 for 6 teams, including the Indianapolis Hoosiers, a span of 7 seasons. In 156 career games, he hit .242 with 138 hits, 5 home runs, and 49 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 / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1884-08-23
- Last Game
- 1890-10-03
Full name: Earle Harry Decker
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 156 | 570 | 72 | 138 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 49 | 13 | 41 | 56 | .242 | .293 | .318 | .611 | -589 |
Career AVG .242 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .293 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.
Career SLG .318 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 7.0% below league average.
Career OPS .611 vs. league average .655 across their career seasons — 6.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | IN2 | AA | 4 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .267 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1884 | KCU | UA | 23 | 75 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | .133 | .243 (-45%) | .278 (-33%) | .327 (-51%) | .606 (-43%) | 0.0 |
| 1886 | DTN | NL | 14 | 54 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 9 | .222 | .246 (-10%) | .302 (-17%) | .331 (-27%) | .634 (-23%) | -171.0 |
| 1886 | WS8 | NL | 7 | 23 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .217 | — | — | — | — | -171.0 |
| 1889 | PHI | NL | 11 | 30 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1890 | PHI | NL | 5 | 19 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | .368 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1890 | PIT | NL | 92 | 354 | 52 | 97 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 38 | 8 | 26 | 36 | .274 | .260 (+5%) | .336 (-4%) | .351 (+6%) | .687 (+1%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 156 | 570 | 72 | 138 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 49 | 13 | 41 | 56 | .242 | — | — | — | — | -342 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 18 | 0 | 173 | 7 | 5 | 15 |
| 2B | 8 | 0 | 14 | 19 | 7 | 3 |
| 3B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 107 | 0 | 465 | 132 | 64 | 10 |
| OF | 24 | 0 | 36 | 6 | 12 | 1 |
| SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | IN2 | C | 4 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 1884 | KCU | C | 11 | 0 | 53 | 12 | 4 | 2 |
| 1884 | KCU | OF | 16 | 0 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| 1886 | DTN | C | 14 | 0 | 89 | 32 | 18 | 1 |
| 1886 | DTN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1886 | WS8 | 3B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1886 | WS8 | C | 4 | 0 | 25 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| 1886 | WS8 | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1889 | PHI | 2B | 7 | 0 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 3 |
| 1889 | PHI | C | 3 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 1889 | PHI | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1890 | PHI | 1B | 2 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1890 | PHI | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1890 | PHI | OF | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 1890 | PIT | 1B | 16 | 0 | 159 | 6 | 4 | 13 |
| 1890 | PIT | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1890 | PIT | C | 70 | 0 | 267 | 72 | 34 | 5 |
| 1890 | PIT | OF | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1890 | PIT | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 107 |
| First Base | 18 |
| Second Base | 8 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Left Field | 12 |
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 8 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Harry Decker
- What years did Harry Decker play?
- Harry Decker played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1890.
- Was Harry Decker a pitcher?
- No. Harry Decker was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Harry Decker hit?
- Harry Decker hit 5 career home runs with 138 hits.
- What was Harry Decker's career batting average?
- Harry Decker batted .242 over his career, with 138 hits in 570 at bats.
- How many RBI did Harry Decker have?
- Harry Decker drove in 49 runs in his career.
- Is Harry Decker in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Harry Decker has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.