Rowdy Elliott
Born: 7/8/1890 in Kokomo, IN, USA
Died: 2/12/1934 in San Francisco, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1910-09-24 | Final Game: 1920-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Harold Bell Elliott
Biography
Rowdy Elliott, born in 1890, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1910 to 1920. As a position player, Elliott participated in 157 games, showcasing his skills in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the lively ball era. He recorded 97 hits, contributing to a career batting average of .241. While he hit only one home run, Elliott demonstrated his ability to drive in runs, finishing with 44 RBIs over his career. Additionally, he showcased speed on the bases, amassing a total of 5 stolen bases.
Elliott's playing style was marked by a focus on contact hitting rather than power, reflecting the strategies of his time when small ball tactics often prevailed. Though not a standout star, his contributions to the teams he played for during the 1910s were significant, as he navigated the competitive landscape of early 20th-century baseball. His career remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game's history, illustrating the diverse skill sets that players brought to the field in a rapidly evolving sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 157 | 402 | 36 | 97 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 44 | 5 | 19 | 23 | 0.241 | 0.281 | 0.311 | 0.592 | -559.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | BSN | NL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1916 | CHC | NL | 23 | 55 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0.255 | -54.3 |
| 1917 | CHC | NL | 85 | 223 | 18 | 56 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 28 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 0.251 | -131.6 |
| 1918 | CHC | NL | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1920 | BRO | NL | 41 | 112 | 13 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.241 | -374.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 136 | 0 | 544 | 159 | 24 | 11 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | BSN | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916 | CHN | C | 18 | 0 | 77 | 17 | 3 | 1 |
| 1917 | CHN | C | 73 | 0 | 307 | 93 | 13 | 9 |
| 1918 | CHN | C | 5 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1920 | BRO | C | 39 | 0 | 144 | 44 | 7 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 136 |