Jerry Harrington
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1890-1893)
Jerry Harrington was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1890 to 1893 for the Cincinnati Reds and the Louisville Colonels, a span of 4 seasons. In 189 career games, he hit .227 with 151 hits, 3 home runs, and 73 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 220 lb
- Died
- 4/17/1913 in Keokuk, IA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1890-04-30
- Last Game
- 1893-06-19
Full name: Jeremiah Peter Harrington
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | 666 | 60 | 151 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 73 | 8 | 43 | 73 | .227 | .278 | .287 | .564 | -1,478 |
Career AVG .227 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.
Career OBP .278 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 17.1% below league average.
Career SLG .287 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.
Career OPS .564 vs. league average .685 across their career seasons — 17.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | CIN | NL | 65 | 236 | 25 | 58 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 4 | 15 | 29 | .246 | .260 (-6%) | .336 (-11%) | .351 (-16%) | .687 (-13%) | -494.9 |
| 1891 | CIN | NL | 92 | 333 | 25 | 76 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 41 | 4 | 19 | 34 | .228 | .254 (-10%) | .331 (-18%) | .343 (-11%) | .675 (-14%) | -815.0 |
| 1892 | CIN | NL | 22 | 61 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1 | .213 | .244 (-13%) | .316 (-11%) | .327 (-30%) | .644 (-20%) | -168.1 |
| 1893 | LS3 | NL | 10 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 9 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 189 | 666 | 60 | 151 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 73 | 8 | 43 | 73 | .227 | — | — | — | — | -1,478 | ||
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 |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 189 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 1 |
Jerry Harrington: the record in brief
The profile opens with Jerry Harrington's first major league game on April 30, 1890; the last one listed came on June 19, 1893. The season rows list, in order, the Cincinnati Reds (1890 through 1892) and the Louisville Colonels (1893). At 220 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame, Harrington is listed as a catcher. The bio says Harrington both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is August 12, 1868, in Hamden, OH, USA. Harrington's death is recorded on April 17, 1913, in Keokuk, IA, USA. Harrington's full given name, per the bio, is Jeremiah Peter Harrington.
Harrington collected 151 hits in 666 at bats across 189 games, good for a .227 batting average; the totals also include 3 home runs and 73 runs batted in. Harrington got on base at a .278 rate and slugged .287 (.564 OPS). Harrington's .227 average ran 12.5% below the .259 that the league posted over the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 17.5% below league average (.564 against .685). No season topped the 76 hits of 1891. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .246 in 1890, did not top the league's .260.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jerry Harrington
- What years did Jerry Harrington play?
- Jerry Harrington played in Major League Baseball from 1890 to 1893.
- Was Jerry Harrington a pitcher?
- No. Jerry Harrington was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Jerry Harrington hit?
- Jerry Harrington hit 3 career home runs with 151 hits.
- What teams did Jerry Harrington play for?
- Jerry Harrington played for 2 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1890–1892) and the Louisville Colonels (1893).
- What were Jerry Harrington's career stats?
- In 189 games, Jerry Harrington had 151 hits, 3 home runs, 73 RBI, 60 runs, and 8 stolen bases, with a .227 batting average.
- What position did Jerry Harrington play?
- Jerry Harrington played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jerry Harrington and how much did he weigh?
- Jerry Harrington was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 220 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jerry Harrington hit each season?
- Jerry Harrington's home runs by season: 1 in 1890, 2 in 1891, 0 in 1892, and 0 in 1893. His most in one season was 2, in 1891.
- What was Jerry Harrington's career batting average?
- Jerry Harrington batted .227 over his career, with 151 hits in 666 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jerry Harrington have?
- Jerry Harrington drove in 73 runs in his career.
- Is Jerry Harrington in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jerry Harrington has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.