Bob Harmon
Born: 10/15/1887 in Liberal, MO, USA
Died: 11/27/1961 in Monroe, LA, USA
MLB Debut: 1909-06-23 | Final Game: 1918-06-28
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 187 lbs
Full name: Robert Green Harmon
Biography
Bob Harmon was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1909 until his retirement in 1918. Born in 1887, Harmon made a significant impact in the early 20th century, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 107 wins and 133 losses, showcasing his durability and resilience on the mound. His career earned run average (ERA) stood at 3.33, indicative of his ability to compete effectively against some of the best hitters of his time.
Harmon was known for his strikeout capability, finishing his career with a total of 634 strikeouts, which highlighted his skill in overpowering batters. Additionally, he recorded 12 saves, a statistic that reflects his versatility and ability to close out games. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Harmon's contributions to the game and his solid performance during a transformative era in baseball history have secured him a place among the notable pitchers of his time.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107 | 133 | 321 | 240 | 143 | 15 | 12 | 2054.0 | 1966 | 761 | 43 | 762 | 634 | 3.33 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | STL | NL | 6 | 11 | 21 | 17 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 159.0 | 155 | 65 | 65 | 48 | 3.68 | - |
| 1910 | STL | NL | 13 | 15 | 43 | 33 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 236.0 | 227 | 117 | 133 | 87 | 4.46 | - |
| 1911 | STL | NL | 23 | 16 | 51 | 41 | 28 | 2 | 4 | 348.0 | 290 | 121 | 181 | 144 | 3.13 | - |
| 1912 | STL | NL | 18 | 18 | 43 | 34 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 268.0 | 284 | 117 | 116 | 73 | 3.93 | - |
| 1913 | STL | NL | 8 | 21 | 42 | 27 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 273.3 | 291 | 119 | 99 | 66 | 3.92 | - |
| 1914 | PIT | NL | 13 | 17 | 37 | 30 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 245.0 | 226 | 69 | 55 | 61 | 2.53 | 327.6 |
| 1915 | PIT | NL | 16 | 17 | 37 | 32 | 25 | 5 | 1 | 269.7 | 242 | 75 | 62 | 86 | 2.50 | 845.7 |
| 1916 | PIT | NL | 8 | 11 | 31 | 17 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 172.7 | 175 | 54 | 39 | 62 | 2.81 | 563.4 |
| 1918 | PIT | NL | 2 | 7 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 82.3 | 76 | 24 | 12 | 7 | 2.62 | -431.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 346 | 692 | 53 | 127 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 34 | 9 | 47 | 208 | 0.184 | 0.239 | 0.231 | 0.470 | -3139.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | STL | NL | 21 | 51 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 0.255 | 9.8 |
| 1910 | STL | NL | 43 | 76 | 11 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 23 | 0.184 | -229.3 |
| 1911 | STL | NL | 51 | 111 | 7 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 48 | 0.153 | -691.6 |
| 1912 | STL | NL | 46 | 99 | 7 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 31 | 0.232 | -463.3 |
| 1913 | STL | NL | 46 | 92 | 7 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 22 | 0.261 | -97.2 |
| 1914 | PIT | NL | 44 | 86 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 22 | 0.140 | -627.5 |
| 1915 | PIT | NL | 42 | 95 | 7 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 32 | 0.147 | -546.3 |
| 1916 | PIT | NL | 35 | 55 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.109 | -494.5 |
| 1918 | PIT | NL | 18 | 27 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.148 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 321 | 50 | 88 | 620 | 26 | 22 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | SLN | P | 21 | 17 | 6 | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| 1910 | SLN | P | 43 | 33 | 11 | 74 | 7 | 4 |
| 1911 | SLN | P | 51 | 0 | 11 | 98 | 3 | 4 |
| 1912 | SLN | P | 43 | 0 | 11 | 87 | 3 | 3 |
| 1913 | SLN | P | 42 | 0 | 22 | 75 | 3 | 3 |
| 1914 | PIT | P | 37 | 0 | 11 | 59 | 1 | 1 |
| 1915 | PIT | P | 37 | 0 | 9 | 92 | 4 | 2 |
| 1916 | PIT | P | 31 | 0 | 4 | 64 | 2 | 2 |
| 1918 | PIT | P | 16 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 321 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 14th | 6.0 | 64 | 0 |