Luther Harvel
Center Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1928)
Luther Harvel was a center fielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1928 for the Cleveland Guardians. In 40 career games, he hit .221 with 30 hits and 12 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
- Center Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- Died
- 4/10/1986 in Kansas City, MO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1928-07-31
- Last Game
- 1928-09-25
Full name: Luther Raymond Harvel
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 136 | 12 | 30 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 17 | .221 | .264 | .279 | .543 | -588 |
Career AVG .221 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 21.5% below league average.
Career OBP .264 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.
Career SLG .279 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 29.3% below league average.
Career OPS .543 vs. league average .738 across their career seasons — 26.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | CLE | AL | 40 | 136 | 12 | 30 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 17 | .221 | .280 (-21%) | .342 (-23%) | .395 (-29%) | .737 (-26%) | -588.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 40 | 136 | 12 | 30 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 17 | .221 | — | — | — | — | -588 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (40 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 22 | 75 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 5 | .213 |
| Away | 18 | 61 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 7 | .230 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928-09-25 | CLE | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-21 | CLE | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1928-09-21 | CLE | MIN | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-18 | CLE | PHA | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1928-09-16 | CLE | PHA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-15 | CLE | PHA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-11 | CLE | SLA | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1928-09-10 | CLE | SLA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-09 | CLE | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-08 | CLE | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 39 |
Luther Harvel: the record in brief
July 31, 1928 and September 25, 1928 bracket Luther Harvel's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. All of the seasons listed were played for the Cleveland Indians. Harvel, a center fielder by primary position, both batted and threw right-handed. Harvel is listed at 180 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. Harvel was born on September 30, 1905, in Cambria, IL, USA. Harvel died on April 10, 1986, in Kansas City, MO, USA. Harvel's full given name, per the bio, is Luther Raymond Harvel.
The batting record for Harvel: 40 games, 30 hits in 136 at bats, and a .221 average, adding 12 runs batted in. Harvel got on base at a .264 rate and slugged .279 (.543 OPS). Set against a .281 league average for the same years, Harvel's .221 average sits 21.5% below it. Only one season appears, 1928 for the Cleveland Indians, when Harvel played 40 games and went 30 for 136. That year the league hit .280, the figure in the row's Lg AVG column.
The position breakdown shows 39 games, all at center field. Fielding in the outfield produced 86 putouts and 6 assists against 5 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Luther Harvel
- Was Luther Harvel a pitcher?
- No. Luther Harvel was a position player (Center Fielder).
- How many home runs did Luther Harvel hit?
- Luther Harvel hit 0 career home runs with 30 hits.
- What teams did Luther Harvel play for?
- Luther Harvel played for one team, the Cleveland Indians (1928).
- What were Luther Harvel's career stats?
- In 40 games, Luther Harvel had 30 hits, 12 RBI, 12 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .221 batting average.
- What position did Luther Harvel play?
- Luther Harvel played primarily as a center fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Luther Harvel and how much did he weigh?
- Luther Harvel was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Luther Harvel's career batting average?
- Luther Harvel batted .221 over his career, with 30 hits in 136 at bats.
- How many RBI did Luther Harvel have?
- Luther Harvel drove in 12 runs in his career.
- Is Luther Harvel in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Luther Harvel has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.