Zaza Harvey
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1900-1902)
Zaza Harvey was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1900 to 1902 for the Chicago Cubs, the Chicago White Sox, and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 3 seasons. In 76 career games, he hit .332 with 86 hits, 1 home runs, and 32 RBI. He also pitched in 17 games, going 3-7 with a 3.47 ERA. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 660.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 190 lb
- Died
- 6/3/1954 in Santa Monica, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1900-05-03
- Last Game
- 1902-05-04
Full name: Ervin King Harvey
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 259 | 37 | 86 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 32 | 17 | 14 | 13 | .332 | .373 | .429 | .802 | 660 |
Career AVG .332 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — +22.4% above league average.
Career OBP .373 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +14.0% above league average.
Career SLG .429 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — +20.8% above league average.
Career OPS .802 vs. league average .682 across their career seasons — +17.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | CHN | NL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1901 | CHA | AL | 17 | 40 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1901 | CLE | AL | 45 | 170 | 21 | 60 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 24 | 15 | 9 | 4 | .353 | .271 (+30%) | .326 (+20%) | .359 (+28%) | .686 (+24%) | 0.0 |
| 1902 | CLE | AL | 12 | 46 | 5 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 6 | .348 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 76 | 259 | 37 | 86 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 32 | 17 | 14 | 13 | .332 | — | — | — | — | 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | CHN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1901 | CHA | AL | 3 | 7 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 92.0 | 91 | 37 | 34 | 27 | 3.62 | 3.49 (-4%) | -935.6 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 3 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 96.0 | 94 | 37 | 35 | 27 | 3.47 | — | -936 | ||
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 (93 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 30 | 96 | 16 | 37 | 0 | 13 | .385 |
| Away | 46 | 164 | 21 | 49 | 1 | 19 | .299 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 11 | 61.1 | 57 | 24 | 17 | 16 | 3.52 |
| Away | 6 | 34.1 | 37 | 13 | 18 | 12 | 3.41 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902-05-04 | CLE | DET | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-05-03 | CLE | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1902-05-02 | CLE | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1902-05-01 | CLE | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-04-30 | CLE | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1902-04-29 | CLE | CHW | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-04-28 | CLE | CHW | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-04-27 | CLE | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1902-04-26 | CLE | SLA | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-04-25 | CLE | SLA | W | 6 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901-07-29 | CHW | BOS | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-07-24 | CHW | MIN | SV | 3.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-07-19 | CHW | BLA | L | 9.0 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 1901-07-13 | CHW | MLA | L | 9.0 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1901-07-04 | CHW | CLE | L | 8.2 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1901-06-29 | CHW | CLE | W | 9.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1901-06-20 | CHW | BOS | L | 8.1 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1901-06-18 | CHW | BOS | — | 2.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1901-06-11 | CHW | MIN | L | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1901-06-01 | CHW | BOS | L | 6.0 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 17 |
| Left Field | 21 |
| Right Field | 36 |
Zaza Harvey: the record in brief
According to the bio, Zaza Harvey debuted on May 3, 1900 and played a final game on May 4, 1902. Harvey played for the Chicago Orphans (1900), the Chicago White Sox (1901), the Cleveland Blues (1901), and the Cleveland Bronchos (1902). Harvey is listed as an outfielder at 190 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. The bio says Harvey batted and threw left-handed. The recorded birth is January 5, 1879, in Saratoga, CA, USA. Harvey died on June 3, 1954, in Santa Monica, CA, USA. The given name on file is Ervin King Harvey.
Across 76 games at the plate, Harvey's career line reads 86 hits in 259 at bats for a .332 average, along with 1 home run and 32 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .373 and .429 give Harvey a career OPS of .802. Measured against the leagues Harvey played in, the .332 career average compares with a .271 league average over the same seasons, 22.4% above the league.
Frequently Asked Questions about Zaza Harvey
- What years did Zaza Harvey play?
- Zaza Harvey played in Major League Baseball from 1900 to 1902.
- Was Zaza Harvey a pitcher?
- Both. Zaza Harvey pitched in 17 games, going 3-7 with a 3.47 ERA, but spent most of his career as an Outfielder.
- How many home runs did Zaza Harvey hit?
- Zaza Harvey hit 1 career home run with 86 hits.
- What teams did Zaza Harvey play for?
- Zaza Harvey played for 3 teams: the Chicago Orphans (1900), the Chicago White Sox (1901), and the Cleveland Bronchos (1901–1902).
- What were Zaza Harvey's career stats?
- In 76 games, Zaza Harvey had 86 hits, 1 home runs, 32 RBI, 37 runs, and 17 stolen bases, with a .332 batting average. As a pitcher, in 17 games, he went 3-7 with a 3.47 ERA, 27 strikeouts, 96.0 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Zaza Harvey play?
- Zaza Harvey played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Zaza Harvey and how much did he weigh?
- Zaza Harvey was listed at 6 feet and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Zaza Harvey hit each season?
- Zaza Harvey's home runs by season: 0 in 1900, 1 in 1901, and 0 in 1902. His most in one season was 1, in 1901.
- What was Zaza Harvey's career batting average?
- Zaza Harvey batted .332 over his career, with 86 hits in 259 at bats.
- How many RBI did Zaza Harvey have?
- Zaza Harvey drove in 32 runs in his career.
- What was Zaza Harvey's career ERA?
- Zaza Harvey finished with a 3.47 career ERA, going 3-7 with 27 strikeouts.
- Is Zaza Harvey in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Zaza Harvey has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.