Harry Gleason
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1901-1905)
Harry Gleason was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1905 for the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Browns, a span of 5 seasons. In 274 career games, he hit .218 with 206 hits, 3 home runs, and 90 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'6" / 160 lb
- Died
- 10/21/1961 in Camden, NJ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1901-09-27
- Last Game
- 1905-10-08
Full name: Harry Gilbert Gleason
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 274 | 944 | 88 | 206 | 24 | 11 | 3 | 90 | 31 | 48 | 83 | .218 | .263 | .276 | .540 | -2,082 |
Career AVG .218 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.
Career OBP .263 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.
Career SLG .276 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.
Career OPS .540 vs. league average .652 across their career seasons — 17.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | BOS | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1902 | BOS | AL | 71 | 240 | 30 | 54 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 25 | 6 | 10 | 22 | .225 | .266 (-16%) | .321 (-18%) | .343 (-9%) | .665 (-13%) | -519.4 |
| 1903 | BOS | AL | 6 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1904 | SLA | AL | 46 | 155 | 10 | 33 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 13 | .213 | .246 (-14%) | .300 (-18%) | .321 (-16%) | .622 (-17%) | -379.4 |
| 1905 | SLA | AL | 150 | 535 | 45 | 116 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 57 | 23 | 34 | 45 | .217 | .248 (-13%) | .307 (-13%) | .322 (-19%) | .629 (-16%) | -1183.7 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 274 | 944 | 88 | 206 | 24 | 11 | 3 | 90 | 31 | 48 | 83 | .218 | — | — | — | — | -2,082 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (274 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 147 | 495 | 48 | 118 | 2 | 32 | .238 |
| Away | 127 | 447 | 41 | 87 | 1 | 34 | .195 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905-10-08 | SLA | CHW | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-10-08 | SLA | CHW | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-10-07 | SLA | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-10-07 | SLA | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1905-10-06 | SLA | CHW | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-10-04 | SLA | PHA | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-10-03 | SLA | PHA | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1905-10-02 | SLA | PHA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1905-09-30 | SLA | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-09-30 | SLA | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 16 | 12 | 41 | 39 | 6 | 2 |
| 3B | 202 | 161 | 185 | 380 | 53 | 20 |
| OF | 24 | 0 | 50 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| SS | 20 | 17 | 29 | 60 | 9 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | BOS | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1902 | BOS | 2B | 4 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| 1902 | BOS | 3B | 35 | 0 | 41 | 66 | 8 | 7 |
| 1902 | BOS | OF | 23 | 0 | 50 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1903 | BOS | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1904 | SLA | 2B | 5 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 1904 | SLA | 3B | 20 | 19 | 26 | 38 | 5 | 4 |
| 1904 | SLA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904 | SLA | SS | 20 | 17 | 29 | 60 | 9 | 7 |
| 1905 | SLA | 2B | 7 | 8 | 26 | 21 | 1 | 1 |
| 1905 | SLA | 3B | 144 | 142 | 118 | 271 | 38 | 8 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 17 |
| Third Base | 201 |
| Shortstop | 20 |
| Left Field | 8 |
| Center Field | 16 |
Harry Gleason: the record in brief
Harry Gleason's major league career runs from a debut on September 27, 1901 to a final game on October 8, 1905. By club, Gleason's seasons break down as the Boston Americans (1901 through 1903) and the St. Louis Browns (1904 to 1905). Gleason is listed as a third baseman at 5'6" and 160 pounds. Gleason threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is March 28, 1875, in Camden, NJ, USA. Gleason's death is recorded on October 21, 1961, in Camden, NJ, USA. Harry Gleason was the playing name; the full given name is Harry Gilbert.
In 274 games and 944 at bats, Gleason batted .218 with 206 hits; the totals also include 3 home runs, 90 RBI, and 31 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .263 and the slugging percentage .276, for an OPS of .540. Measured against the leagues Gleason played in, the .218 career average compares with a .259 league average over the same seasons, 15.6% below the league. The hits column peaks at 116, in 1905. 1905 brought the most runs batted in, 57.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harry Gleason
- What years did Harry Gleason play?
- Harry Gleason played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1905.
- Was Harry Gleason a pitcher?
- No. Harry Gleason was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Harry Gleason hit?
- Harry Gleason hit 3 career home runs with 206 hits.
- What teams did Harry Gleason play for?
- Harry Gleason played for 2 teams: the Boston Americans (1901–1903) and the St. Louis Browns (1904–1905).
- What were Harry Gleason's career stats?
- In 274 games, Harry Gleason had 206 hits, 3 home runs, 90 RBI, 88 runs, and 31 stolen bases, with a .218 batting average.
- What position did Harry Gleason play?
- Harry Gleason played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Harry Gleason and how much did he weigh?
- Harry Gleason was listed at 5 feet 6 inches and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did Harry Gleason hit each season?
- Harry Gleason's home runs by season: 0 in 1901, 2 in 1902, 0 in 1903, 0 in 1904, and 1 in 1905. His most in one season was 2, in 1902.
- What was Harry Gleason's career batting average?
- Harry Gleason batted .218 over his career, with 206 hits in 944 at bats.
- How many RBI did Harry Gleason have?
- Harry Gleason drove in 90 runs in his career.
- Is Harry Gleason in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Harry Gleason has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.