Harry Heilmann
Outfielder · Career Stats, Hall of Fame Bio & Records (1914-1932)
Harry Heilmann was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1932 for the Detroit Tigers and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 19 seasons. In 2,148 career games, he hit .342 with 2,660 hits, 183 home runs, and 1,539 RBI. Harry Heilmann was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1952. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 46,791.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 195 lb
- Died
- 7/9/1951 in Southfield, MI, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1914-05-16
- Last Game
- 1932-05-31
- Hall of Fame
- Inducted 1952 (BBWAA)
Full name: Harry Edwin Heilmann
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,148 | 7,787 | 1,291 | 2,660 | 542 | 151 | 183 | 1,539 | 113 | 856 | 550 | .342 | .410 | .520 | .930 | 46,791 |
Career AVG .342 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — +23.8% above league average.
Career OBP .410 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +21.1% above league average.
Career SLG .520 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — +36.8% above league average.
Career OPS .930 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — +29.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | DET | AL | 69 | 182 | 25 | 41 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 1 | 22 | 29 | .225 | .255 (-12%) | .322 (-2%) | .339 (-8%) | .661 (-5%) | -98.9 |
| 1916 | DET | AL | 136 | 451 | 57 | 127 | 30 | 11 | 2 | 73 | 9 | 42 | 40 | .282 | .248 (+13%) | .314 (+11%) | .326 (+26%) | .640 (+19%) | 1468.7 |
| 1917 | DET | AL | 150 | 556 | 57 | 156 | 22 | 11 | 5 | 86 | 11 | 41 | 54 | .281 | .248 (+13%) | .312 (+7%) | .323 (+20%) | .635 (+13%) | 1234.2 |
| 1918 | DET | AL | 79 | 286 | 34 | 79 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 39 | 13 | 35 | 10 | .276 | .255 (+8%) | .318 (+13%) | .326 (+24%) | .645 (+19%) | 924.0 |
| 1919 | DET | AL | 140 | 537 | 74 | 172 | 30 | 15 | 8 | 93 | 7 | 37 | 41 | .320 | .262 (+22%) | .322 (+14%) | .347 (+37%) | .670 (+26%) | 2456.1 |
| 1920 | DET | AL | 145 | 543 | 66 | 168 | 28 | 5 | 9 | 89 | 3 | 39 | 32 | .309 | .271 (+14%) | .331 (+8%) | .363 (+18%) | .694 (+13%) | 1361.6 |
| 1921 | DET | AL | 149 | 602 | 114 | 237 | 43 | 14 | 19 | 139 | 2 | 53 | 37 | .394 | .286 (+38%) | .344 (+29%) | .395 (+53%) | .739 (+42%) | 5238.8 |
| 1922 | DET | AL | 118 | 455 | 92 | 162 | 27 | 10 | 21 | 92 | 8 | 58 | 28 | .356 | .285 (+25%) | .345 (+25%) | .397 (+50%) | .743 (+39%) | 3574.4 |
| 1923 | DET | AL | 144 | 524 | 121 | 211 | 44 | 11 | 18 | 115 | 9 | 74 | 40 | .403 | .282 (+42%) | .344 (+40%) | .390 (+62%) | .734 (+51%) | 5788.6 |
| 1924 | DET | AL | 153 | 570 | 107 | 197 | 45 | 16 | 10 | 114 | 13 | 78 | 41 | .346 | .283 (+22%) | .345 (+24%) | .389 (+37%) | .734 (+31%) | 3789.6 |
| 1925 | DET | AL | 150 | 573 | 97 | 225 | 40 | 11 | 13 | 134 | 6 | 67 | 27 | .393 | .288 (+36%) | .349 (+31%) | .407 (+40%) | .756 (+36%) | 4515.7 |
| 1926 | DET | AL | 141 | 502 | 90 | 184 | 41 | 8 | 9 | 103 | 6 | 67 | 19 | .367 | .279 (+31%) | .345 (+29%) | .390 (+37%) | .735 (+33%) | 3598.0 |
| 1927 | DET | AL | 141 | 505 | 106 | 201 | 50 | 9 | 14 | 120 | 11 | 72 | 16 | .398 | .282 (+41%) | .344 (+38%) | .392 (+57%) | .736 (+48%) | 5187.3 |
| 1928 | DET | AL | 151 | 558 | 83 | 183 | 38 | 10 | 14 | 107 | 7 | 57 | 45 | .328 | .280 (+17%) | .342 (+14%) | .395 (+28%) | .737 (+22%) | 2488.5 |
| 1929 | DET | AL | 125 | 453 | 86 | 156 | 41 | 7 | 15 | 120 | 5 | 50 | 39 | .344 | .289 (+19%) | .353 (+17%) | .415 (+36%) | .769 (+27%) | 2532.4 |
| 1930 | CIN | NL | 142 | 459 | 79 | 153 | 43 | 6 | 19 | 91 | 2 | 64 | 50 | .333 | .293 (+13%) | .354 (+17%) | .429 (+34%) | .784 (+27%) | 2731.6 |
| 1932 | CIN | NL | 15 | 31 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .258 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 17 seasons | 2,148 | 7,787 | 1,291 | 2,660 | 542 | 151 | 183 | 1,539 | 113 | 856 | 550 | .342 | — | — | — | — | 46,791 | ||
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 (2147 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1071 | 3780 | 635 | 1312 | 88 | 779 | .347 |
| Away | 1076 | 4013 | 656 | 1350 | 95 | 787 | .336 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932-05-31 | CIN | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-05-29 | CIN | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1932-05-28 | CIN | CHC | W | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-05-26 | CIN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-05-19 | CIN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-05-18 | CIN | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-05-17 | CIN | NY1 | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1932-05-15 | CIN | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-05-13 | CIN | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-05-10 | CIN | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 448 | 0 | 4389 | 282 | 77 | 209 |
| 2B | 17 | 0 | 16 | 38 | 5 | 2 |
| OF | 1594 | 0 | 2794 | 183 | 117 | 42 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | DET | 1B | 16 | 0 | 165 | 12 | 4 | 11 |
| 1914 | DET | 2B | 6 | 0 | 9 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 1914 | DET | OF | 31 | 0 | 35 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| 1916 | DET | 1B | 30 | 0 | 325 | 17 | 3 | 16 |
| 1916 | DET | 2B | 9 | 0 | 7 | 20 | 4 | 0 |
| 1916 | DET | OF | 77 | 0 | 110 | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| 1917 | DET | 1B | 27 | 0 | 266 | 23 | 4 | 9 |
| 1917 | DET | OF | 123 | 0 | 200 | 17 | 9 | 4 |
| 1918 | DET | 1B | 37 | 0 | 367 | 18 | 5 | 11 |
| 1918 | DET | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1918 | DET | OF | 40 | 0 | 60 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| 1919 | DET | 1B | 140 | 0 | 1402 | 78 | 31 | 61 |
| 1920 | DET | 1B | 122 | 0 | 1207 | 80 | 19 | 52 |
| 1920 | DET | OF | 22 | 0 | 27 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | DET | 1B | 3 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1921 | DET | OF | 147 | 0 | 241 | 10 | 10 | 1 |
| 1922 | DET | 1B | 5 | 0 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | DET | OF | 115 | 0 | 175 | 6 | 10 | 2 |
| 1923 | DET | 1B | 12 | 0 | 101 | 8 | 1 | 5 |
| 1923 | DET | OF | 130 | 0 | 272 | 13 | 12 | 7 |
| 1924 | DET | 1B | 4 | 0 | 54 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| 1924 | DET | OF | 147 | 0 | 263 | 31 | 9 | 6 |
| 1925 | DET | OF | 148 | 0 | 278 | 9 | 9 | 1 |
| 1926 | DET | OF | 134 | 0 | 228 | 18 | 7 | 4 |
| 1927 | DET | OF | 135 | 0 | 218 | 11 | 8 | 5 |
| 1928 | DET | 1B | 25 | 0 | 234 | 17 | 2 | 20 |
| 1928 | DET | OF | 125 | 0 | 215 | 17 | 7 | 2 |
| 1929 | DET | 1B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | DET | OF | 114 | 0 | 193 | 8 | 7 | 3 |
| 1930 | CIN | 1B | 19 | 0 | 178 | 14 | 5 | 17 |
| 1930 | CIN | OF | 106 | 0 | 279 | 16 | 14 | 5 |
| 1932 | CIN | 1B | 6 | 0 | 49 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 445 |
| Second Base | 18 |
| Left Field | 8 |
| Center Field | 72 |
| Right Field | 1525 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1925 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | RF |
| 1923 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | OF |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 15th | 4.0 | 64 | 0 |
| 1927 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 2nd | 35.0 | 64 | 0 |
| 1926 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 5th | 16.0 | 64 | 0 |
| 1925 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 4th | 20.0 | 64 | 0 |
| 1924 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 9th | 9.0 | 64 | 0 |
| 1923 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 3rd | 31.0 | 64 | 0 |
| 1922 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 12th | 8.0 | 64 | 0 |
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Harry Heilmann: the record in brief
Harry Heilmann's major league career runs from a debut on May 16, 1914 to a final game on May 31, 1932. The season rows list, in order, the Detroit Tigers (1914 through 1929) and the Cincinnati Reds (1930 to 1932). Heilmann played primarily as an outfielder and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on August 3, 1894, in San Francisco, CA, USA and a listed size of 6-foot-1 and 195 pounds. Heilmann died on July 9, 1951, in Southfield, MI, USA. Harry Heilmann was the playing name; the full given name is Harry Edwin.
The batting record for Heilmann: 2,148 games, 2,660 hits in 7,787 at bats, and a .342 average; the totals also include 183 homers, 1,539 RBI, and 113 stolen bases. Heilmann got on base at a .410 rate and slugged .520 (.930 OPS). Set against a .276 league average for the same years, Heilmann's .342 average sits 23.8% above it. In OPS terms, Heilmann's .930 stands 29.4% above the league's .719.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harry Heilmann
- What years did Harry Heilmann play?
- Harry Heilmann played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1932.
- Was Harry Heilmann a pitcher?
- No. Harry Heilmann was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Harry Heilmann hit?
- Harry Heilmann hit 183 career home runs with 2,660 hits.
- Is Harry Heilmann in the Hall of Fame?
- Yes. Harry Heilmann was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1952.
- What teams did Harry Heilmann play for?
- Harry Heilmann played for 2 teams: the Detroit Tigers (1914, 1916–1929) and the Cincinnati Reds (1930, 1932).
- Did Harry Heilmann win an MVP award?
- No. Harry Heilmann did not win the MVP award.
- What were Harry Heilmann's career stats?
- In 2,148 games, Harry Heilmann had 2,660 hits, 183 home runs, 1,539 RBI, 1,291 runs, and 113 stolen bases, with a .342 batting average.
- What position did Harry Heilmann play?
- Harry Heilmann played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Harry Heilmann and how much did he weigh?
- Harry Heilmann was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 195 pounds.
- How many home runs did Harry Heilmann hit each season?
- Harry Heilmann's home runs by season: 2 in 1914, 2 in 1916, 5 in 1917, 5 in 1918, 8 in 1919, 9 in 1920, 19 in 1921, 21 in 1922, 18 in 1923, 10 in 1924, 13 in 1925, 9 in 1926, 14 in 1927, 14 in 1928, 15 in 1929, 19 in 1930, and 0 in 1932. His most in one season was 21, in 1922.
- What was Harry Heilmann's career batting average?
- Harry Heilmann batted .342 over his career, with 2,660 hits in 7,787 at bats.
- How many RBI did Harry Heilmann have?
- Harry Heilmann drove in 1,539 runs in his career.