Harry Gardner
Born: 6/1/1887 in Quincy, MI, USA
Died: 8/2/1961 in Barlow, OR, USA
MLB Debut: 1911-04-17 | Final Game: 1912-04-14
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Harry Ray Gardner
Biography
Harry Gardner, born in 1887, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1911 to 1912. He made his mark during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, which was moving away from the deadball era. Gardner played in a time when pitching styles and strategies were evolving, and his contributions, though modest in terms of statistics, reflected the competitive nature of the game during that era.
Over his brief career, Gardner compiled a record of 1-1 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.46. He struck out 24 batters and recorded 2 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute in high-pressure situations. While his time in the majors was short-lived, Gardner’s presence on the mound during the early 1910s added to the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the sport's evolution in its formative years.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 42.3 | 42 | 21 | 2 | 21 | 24 | 4.46 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | PIT | NL | 1 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 42.0 | 39 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 4.50 | -477.4 |
| 1912 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.214 | 0.214 | 0.286 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | PIT | NL | 13 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.214 | 0.0 |
| 1912 | PIT | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 14 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | PIT | P | 13 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912 | PIT | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 14 |