Jumbo Harting
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1886)
Jumbo Harting was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1886 for the St. Louis Browns. In 1 career game, he hit .333 with 1 hits and 1 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
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 213 lb
- Died
- 6/18/1947 in St. Louis, MO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1886-10-05
Full name: Edward Harting
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | .333 | .667 | 1.000 | 0 |
Career AVG .333 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — +35.2% above league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — +10.2% above league average.
Career SLG .667 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +100.9% above league average.
Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average .634 across their career seasons — +57.6% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 | SL4 | AA | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 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 |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
Jumbo Harting: the record in brief
Jumbo Harting's entire major league record comes from the period beginning October 5, 1886. The team column never changes: it is the St. Louis Browns in 1886. Harting is listed as a catcher at 5'9" and 213 pounds. The recorded birth is March 2, 1865, in St. Louis, MO, USA. Harting's death is recorded on June 18, 1947, in St. Louis, MO, USA. Jumbo Harting was the playing name; the full given name is Edward.
Harting finished with 1 hits from 3 at bats in 1 games, which works out to .333, adding 1 runs batted in. Over the seasons Harting played, league hitters batted .246; the .333 career figure is 35.2% above that. The OPS comparison is 1.000 to a league .634, 57.6% above average. The season table holds a single row: 1886 with the St. Louis Browns, 1 games, 3 at bats and 1 hits.
The position breakdown shows 1 games, all at catcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jumbo Harting
- Was Jumbo Harting a pitcher?
- No. Jumbo Harting was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Jumbo Harting hit?
- Jumbo Harting hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Jumbo Harting play for?
- Jumbo Harting played for one team, the St. Louis Browns (1886).
- What were Jumbo Harting's career stats?
- In 1 game, Jumbo Harting had 1 hits and 1 RBI, with a .333 batting average.
- What position did Jumbo Harting play?
- Jumbo Harting played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jumbo Harting and how much did he weigh?
- Jumbo Harting was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 213 pounds.
- What was Jumbo Harting's career batting average?
- Jumbo Harting batted .333 over his career, with 1 hits in 3 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jumbo Harting have?
- Jumbo Harting drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Jumbo Harting in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jumbo Harting has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.