Spec Harkness
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1910-1911)
Spec Harkness was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1911 for the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 2 seasons. Across 38 career appearances, he went 12-9 with a 3.37 ERA and 85 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- Died
- 5/18/1952 in Compton, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1910-06-13
- Last Game
- 1911-07-05
Full name: Frederick Harvey Harkness
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | CLE | AL | 10 | 7 | 26 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 136.1 | 132 | 46 | 55 | 60 | 3.04 | 2.79 (-9%) | -512.1 |
| 1911 | CLE | AL | 2 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 53.1 | 62 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 4.22 | 3.37 (-25%) | 114.6 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 12 | 9 | 38 | 22 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 189.2 | 194 | 71 | 76 | 85 | 3.37 | — | -397 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 69 | 4 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 32 | .188 | .222 | .246 | .469 | -319 |
Career AVG .188 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 27.0% below league average.
Career OBP .222 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 32.0% below league average.
Career SLG .246 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 28.0% below league average.
Career OPS .469 vs. league average .669 across their career seasons — 30.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | CLE | AL | 26 | 50 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 25 | .140 | .249 (-44%) | .317 (-46%) | .326 (-39%) | .644 (-42%) | -319.4 |
| 1911 | CLE | AL | 12 | 19 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .316 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 38 | 69 | 4 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 32 | .188 | — | — | — | — | -319 | ||
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 (76 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 21 | 31 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 | .226 |
| Away | 17 | 37 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 3 | .135 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 21 | 96.2 | 101 | 39 | 36 | 39 | 3.63 |
| Away | 17 | 94.1 | 91 | 34 | 41 | 46 | 3.24 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911-07-05 | CLE | SLA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-07-04 | CLE | SLA | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-06-30 | CLE | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-06-01 | CLE | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-05-28 | CLE | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1911-05-24 | CLE | PHA | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1911-05-19 | CLE | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1911-05-14 | CLE | NYY | W | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1911-05-12 | CLE | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-05-11 | CLE | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911-07-05 | CLE | SLA | — | 1.2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911-07-04 | CLE | SLA | — | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1911-06-30 | CLE | CHW | — | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 1911-06-01 | CLE | PHA | L | 1.0 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1911-05-28 | CLE | CHW | — | 8.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 1911-05-24 | CLE | PHA | L | 9.0 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 1911-05-19 | CLE | MIN | W | 9.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 1911-05-14 | CLE | NYY | W | 9.0 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911-05-12 | CLE | BOS | — | 2.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1911-05-11 | CLE | BOS | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 38 |
Spec Harkness: the record in brief
The profile opens with Spec Harkness's first major league game on June 13, 1910; the last one listed came on July 5, 1911. The team column never changes: it is the Cleveland Naps from 1910 to 1911. Harkness, born on December 13, 1887, in Los Angeles, CA, USA, is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Harkness's listed size is 5-foot-11 and 180 pounds. Harkness's death is recorded on May 18, 1952, in Compton, CA, USA. The bio lists the given name Frederick Harvey.
Across 38 games (22 starts), Harkness recorded 12 wins against 9 losses with a 3.37 ERA. Also on Harkness's record: 85 strikeouts. Against a 3.08 league ERA for the same seasons, the 3.37 mark was 9.4% worse. No season topped the 10 wins of 1910. 1910 was Harkness's sharpest full season, a 3.04 ERA against the league's 2.79.
The batting table for Harkness shows 13 hits in 69 at bats (.188).
The position breakdown shows 38 games, all at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 5 putouts and 45 assists against 2 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Spec Harkness
- What years did Spec Harkness play?
- Spec Harkness played in Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1911.
- Was Spec Harkness a pitcher?
- Yes. Spec Harkness pitched in the major leagues, recording 12 wins and 85 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Spec Harkness hit?
- Spec Harkness hit 0 career home runs with 13 hits.
- What teams did Spec Harkness play for?
- Spec Harkness played for one team, the Cleveland Naps (1910–1911).
- What were Spec Harkness's career stats?
- In 38 games, Spec Harkness went 12-9 with a 3.37 ERA, 85 strikeouts, 189.2 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Spec Harkness play?
- Spec Harkness played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Spec Harkness and how much did he weigh?
- Spec Harkness was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Spec Harkness's career ERA?
- Spec Harkness finished with a 3.37 career ERA, going 12-9 with 85 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Spec Harkness have?
- Spec Harkness recorded 85 career strikeouts.
- Is Spec Harkness in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Spec Harkness has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.