George Harper
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1894-1896)
George Harper was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1894 to 1896 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Brooklyn Dodgers, a span of 3 seasons. Across 28 career appearances, he went 10-14 with a 5.43 ERA and 46 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
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- Died
- 12/11/1931 in Stockton, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1894-07-11
- Last Game
- 1896-09-04
Full name: John George Harper
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 | PHI | NL | 6 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 86.1 | 128 | 51 | 49 | 24 | 5.32 | 5.33 (avg) | -337.8 |
| 1896 | BRO | NL | 4 | 8 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 86.0 | 106 | 53 | 39 | 22 | 5.55 | 4.36 (-27%) | -1058.6 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 10 | 14 | 28 | 20 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 172.1 | 234 | 104 | 88 | 46 | 5.43 | — | -1,396 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 77 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 10 | .156 | .253 | .208 | .461 | 0 |
Career AVG .156 vs. league average .300 across their career seasons — 48.1% below league average.
Career OBP .253 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 31.1% below league average.
Career SLG .208 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 49.5% below league average.
Career OPS .461 vs. league average .779 across their career seasons — 40.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 | PHI | NL | 12 | 40 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .150 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1896 | BRO | NL | 16 | 37 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 3 | .162 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 28 | 77 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 10 | .156 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 28 |
George Harper: the record in brief
The profile opens with George Harper's first major league game on July 11, 1894; the last one listed came on September 4, 1896. The team column moves through the Philadelphia Phillies (1894) and the Brooklyn Bridegrooms (1896). Harper is listed as a pitcher at 5-foot-10 and 165 pounds. Harper threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. Harper was born on August 17, 1865, in Milwaukee, WI, USA. Harper died on December 11, 1931, in Stockton, CA, USA. The given name on file is John George Harper.
Harper's career pitching line is 10 wins, 14 losses and a 5.43 ERA over 28 appearances. The same table counts 46 strikeouts and 14 complete games. Against a 4.84 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.43 mark was 12.1% worse. The best win total was 6, in 1894. 1894 was Harper's sharpest full season, a 5.32 ERA against the league's 5.33.
The position breakdown shows 28 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, Harper's fielding totals are 9 putouts, 36 assists and 2 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about George Harper
- What years did George Harper play?
- George Harper played in Major League Baseball from 1894 to 1896.
- Was George Harper a pitcher?
- Yes. George Harper pitched in the major leagues, recording 10 wins and 46 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did George Harper hit?
- George Harper hit 0 career home runs with 12 hits.
- What teams did George Harper play for?
- George Harper played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1894) and the Brooklyn Bridegrooms (1896).
- What were George Harper's career stats?
- In 28 games, George Harper went 10-14 with a 5.43 ERA, 46 strikeouts, and 172.1 innings pitched.
- What position did George Harper play?
- George Harper played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was George Harper and how much did he weigh?
- George Harper was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was George Harper's career ERA?
- George Harper finished with a 5.43 career ERA, going 10-14 with 46 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did George Harper have?
- George Harper recorded 46 career strikeouts.
- Is George Harper in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Harper has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.