Frank Harter
Born: 9/19/1886 in Keyesport, IL, USA
Died: 4/14/1959 in Breese, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1912-08-31 | Final Game: 1914-06-09
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Franklin Pierce Harter
Biography
Frank Harter was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1886, who played in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from August 31, 1912, to June 9, 1914, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Throughout his time in the league, Harter compiled a win-loss record of 3-5 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.67, showcasing his capacity to effectively manage opposing hitters despite the challenges of the era.
Harter registered a total of 30 strikeouts during his brief but impactful career, demonstrating his ability to overpower batters at times. While he did not record any saves, his contributions as a pitcher were significant in the context of the teams he played for, providing depth to the pitching staff. Harter's career, though relatively short, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the evolving nature of the sport during a pivotal time in its development.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 29 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.7 | 105 | 41 | 4 | 37 | 30 | 3.67 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | CIN | NL | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 29.3 | 25 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 3.07 | -172.0 |
| 1913 | CIN | NL | 1 | 1 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46.7 | 47 | 20 | 19 | 10 | 3.86 | -1321.8 |
| 1914 | IND | FL | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24.7 | 33 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 4.01 | 166.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 33 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.091 | 0.091 | 0.091 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | CIN | NL | 6 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1913 | CIN | NL | 17 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | IND | FL | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 29 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | CIN | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913 | CIN | P | 17 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914 | IND | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 29 |