Harvey Freeman
Born: 12/22/1897 in Mottville, MI, USA
Died: 1/10/1970 in Kalamazoo, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1921-07-10 | Final Game: 1921-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Harvey Bayard Freeman
Biography
Harvey Freeman was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for a brief period from 1921. Born in 1897, Freeman took the mound during a time when the sport was transitioning away from the deadball era, which had been characterized by low-scoring games and a focus on pitching prowess. His major league career spanned from July 10, 1921, to September 28, 1921, where he recorded a win-loss record of 1-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 7.69 over his appearances.
Despite the limited impact he made in the major leagues, Freeman's career is a reflection of the challenges many pitchers faced during that era, including the evolving nature of the game and the increasing emphasis on offensive performance. He struck out 5 batters in his time on the mound, but he did not record any saves. While his stint in MLB was short-lived, Freeman's journey serves as a reminder of the countless players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their time in the spotlight was fleeting.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 48.0 | 65 | 41 | 2 | 35 | 5 | 7.69 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | PHA | AL | 1 | 4 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 48.0 | 65 | 41 | 35 | 5 | 7.69 | -2309.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.083 | 0.083 | 0.083 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | PHA | AL | 18 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 18 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | PHA | P | 18 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 18 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo | MI | 1920, 1921 |