Harry Gaspar
Born: 4/28/1883 in Quorn, IA, USA
Died: 5/14/1940 in Santa Ana, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1909-04-17 | Final Game: 1912-06-20
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Harry Lambert Gaspar
Biography
Harry Gaspar was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1883, whose career spanned from 1909 to June 20, 1912. He played during a transformative era in baseball, where the game was transitioning from the deadball era, characterized by low-scoring games and a focus on pitching prowess. Gaspar recorded a career record of 46 wins and 48 losses, demonstrating his resilience and competitive spirit on the mound. With an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.69, he established himself as a formidable presence in the league, often keeping opposing hitters off balance.
Throughout his career, Gaspar accumulated a total of 228 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to dominate batters and contribute significantly to his team's pitching staff. In addition to his strikeout capabilities, he also recorded 13 saves, underlining his proficiency in high-pressure situations and his role in securing victories for his team. Despite the relatively short duration of his career, Harry Gaspar's contributions to the game remain a part of baseball history, reflecting the evolving strategies and competitive nature of early 20th-century baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 48 | 143 | 98 | 48 | 10 | 13 | 825.3 | 795 | 247 | 15 | 217 | 228 | 2.69 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | CIN | NL | 19 | 11 | 44 | 29 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 260.0 | 228 | 58 | 57 | 65 | 2.01 | 353.4 |
| 1910 | CIN | NL | 15 | 17 | 48 | 31 | 16 | 4 | 7 | 275.0 | 257 | 79 | 75 | 74 | 2.59 | -1996.7 |
| 1911 | CIN | NL | 11 | 17 | 44 | 32 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 253.7 | 272 | 93 | 69 | 76 | 3.30 | -1655.2 |
| 1912 | CIN | NL | 1 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 36.7 | 38 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 4.17 | -152.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 143 | 266 | 16 | 36 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 14 | 84 | 0.135 | 0.181 | 0.154 | 0.336 | -2027.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | CIN | NL | 44 | 82 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 32 | 0.122 | -670.8 |
| 1910 | CIN | NL | 48 | 87 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 25 | 0.115 | -653.5 |
| 1911 | CIN | NL | 44 | 85 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 0.153 | -703.4 |
| 1912 | CIN | NL | 7 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 143 | 60 | 16 | 205 | 17 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | CIN | P | 44 | 29 | 2 | 56 | 3 | 2 |
| 1910 | CIN | P | 48 | 31 | 6 | 73 | 6 | 2 |
| 1911 | CIN | P | 44 | 0 | 7 | 66 | 7 | 5 |
| 1912 | CIN | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 143 |