Harry Howell
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1898-1910)
Harry Howell was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1898 to 1910 for 5 teams, including the Brooklyn Dodgers, a span of 13 seasons. Across 340 career appearances, he went 131-146 with a 2.74 ERA and 986 strikeouts. He also batted .217 with 11 home runs. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 10219.0.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / —
- Died
- 5/22/1956 in Spokane, WA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1898-10-10
- Last Game
- 1910-05-14
Full name: Harry Taylor Howell
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | BRO | NL | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 5.00 | 3.59 (-39%) | -424.7 |
| 1899 | BLN | NL | 13 | 8 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 209.1 | 248 | 91 | 69 | 58 | 3.91 | 3.85 (-2%) | 1486.7 |
| 1900 | BRO | NL | 6 | 5 | 21 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 110.1 | 131 | 46 | 36 | 26 | 3.75 | 3.68 (-2%) | -540.9 |
| 1901 | BLA | AL | 14 | 21 | 37 | 34 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 294.2 | 333 | 120 | 79 | 93 | 3.67 | 3.49 (-5%) | 754.3 |
| 1902 | BLA | AL | 9 | 15 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 199.0 | 243 | 91 | 48 | 33 | 4.12 | 3.17 (-30%) | -1595.0 |
| 1903 | NYA | AL | 9 | 6 | 25 | 15 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 155.2 | 140 | 61 | 44 | 62 | 3.53 | 3.10 (-14%) | -572.7 |
| 1904 | SLA | AL | 13 | 21 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 299.2 | 254 | 73 | 60 | 122 | 2.19 | 2.66 (+17%) | 2254.5 |
| 1905 | SLA | AL | 15 | 22 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 4 | 0 | 323.0 | 252 | 71 | 101 | 198 | 1.98 | 2.82 (+30%) | 3394.8 |
| 1906 | SLA | AL | 15 | 14 | 35 | 33 | 30 | 6 | 1 | 276.2 | 233 | 65 | 61 | 140 | 2.11 | 2.68 (+21%) | 3649.3 |
| 1907 | SLA | AL | 16 | 15 | 42 | 35 | 26 | 2 | 3 | 316.1 | 258 | 68 | 88 | 118 | 1.93 | 2.50 (+23%) | 275.5 |
| 1908 | SLA | AL | 18 | 18 | 41 | 32 | 27 | 2 | 1 | 324.1 | 279 | 68 | 70 | 117 | 1.89 | 2.40 (+21%) | 1275.2 |
| 1909 | SLA | AL | 1 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.1 | 42 | 13 | 8 | 16 | 3.13 | 2.55 (-23%) | 262.1 |
| 1910 | SLA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.1 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10.80 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 13 seasons | 131 | 146 | 340 | 282 | 244 | 20 | 6 | 2,567.2 | 2,435 | 781 | 677 | 986 | 2.74 | — | 10,219 | ||
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 Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 458 | 1,394 | 143 | 302 | 60 | 25 | 11 | 131 | 19 | 64 | 322 | .217 | .257 | .319 | .576 | -2,605 |
Career AVG .217 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.
Career OBP .257 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 18.4% below league average.
Career SLG .319 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .576 vs. league average .647 across their career seasons — 10.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | BRO | NL | 2 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1899 | BLN | NL | 28 | 82 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 22 | .146 | .282 (-48%) | .343 (-43%) | .366 (-40%) | .710 (-42%) | -559.6 |
| 1900 | BRO | NL | 22 | 42 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 5 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1901 | BLA | AL | 53 | 188 | 26 | 41 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 26 | 6 | 5 | 41 | .218 | .271 (-20%) | .326 (-26%) | .359 (-1%) | .686 (-13%) | -454.8 |
| 1902 | BLA | AL | 96 | 347 | 42 | 93 | 16 | 11 | 2 | 42 | 7 | 18 | 60 | .268 | .266 (avg) | .321 (-3%) | .343 (+15%) | .665 (+6%) | 242.5 |
| 1903 | NYA | AL | 40 | 106 | 14 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 24 | .217 | .261 (-17%) | .316 (-18%) | .345 (-10%) | .662 (-14%) | -237.1 |
| 1904 | SLA | AL | 36 | 113 | 9 | 25 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 33 | .221 | .246 (-10%) | .300 (-13%) | .321 (+2%) | .622 (-6%) | -115.5 |
| 1905 | SLA | AL | 42 | 135 | 9 | 26 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 44 | .193 | .248 (-22%) | .307 (-30%) | .322 (-10%) | .629 (-20%) | -429.1 |
| 1906 | SLA | AL | 35 | 103 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 14 | .126 | .247 (-49%) | .307 (-43%) | .315 (-45%) | .622 (-44%) | -647.8 |
| 1907 | SLA | AL | 44 | 114 | 12 | 27 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 29 | .237 | .245 (-3%) | .304 (-8%) | .308 (+8%) | .613 (avg) | -19.7 |
| 1908 | SLA | AL | 41 | 120 | 10 | 22 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 33 | .183 | .240 (-24%) | .298 (-30%) | .306 (-13%) | .605 (-21%) | -383.5 |
| 1909 | SLA | AL | 18 | 34 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 15 | .176 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1910 | SLA | AL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 13 seasons | 458 | 1,394 | 143 | 302 | 60 | 25 | 11 | 131 | 19 | 64 | 322 | .217 | — | — | — | — | -2,605 | ||
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 (800 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 224 | 684 | 76 | 157 | 6 | 66 | .230 |
| Away | 236 | 712 | 67 | 148 | 5 | 53 | .208 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 171 | 1330.0 | 1236 | 228 | 309 | 535 | 1.54 |
| Away | 169 | 1228.2 | 1194 | 271 | 379 | 475 | 1.99 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910-05-14 | SLA | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-10-03 | SLA | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-09-12 | SLA | DET | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1909-09-06 | SLA | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-09-05 | SLA | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-09-04 | SLA | CHW | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1909-09-03 | SLA | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1909-09-02 | SLA | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1909-09-01 | SLA | MIN | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-08-31 | SLA | MIN | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910-05-14 | SLA | NYY | — | 3.1 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1909-10-03 | SLA | CLE | — | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1909-09-12 | SLA | DET | — | 2.0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-07-17 | SLA | PHA | W | 7.1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 1909-07-06 | SLA | CHW | L | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1909-07-02 | SLA | CHW | — | 4.2 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-06-29 | SLA | CHW | — | 5.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1909-06-17 | SLA | MIN | — | 0.2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-06-15 | SLA | PHA | — | 5.2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 1909-06-14 | SLA | PHA | — | 2.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2B | 28 | 0 | 56 | 81 | 8 | 5 |
| 3B | 29 | 8 | 41 | 51 | 14 | 6 |
| OF | 33 | 5 | 55 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| P | 340 | 173 | 209 | 965 | 51 | 23 |
| SS | 22 | 0 | 40 | 56 | 13 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | BRO | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1899 | BLN | P | 28 | 0 | 10 | 53 | 4 | 1 |
| 1900 | BRO | P | 21 | 0 | 6 | 31 | 2 | 1 |
| 1901 | BLA | 1B | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901 | BLA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901 | BLA | OF | 9 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1901 | BLA | P | 37 | 0 | 13 | 73 | 9 | 5 |
| 1901 | BLA | SS | 6 | 0 | 14 | 15 | 5 | 1 |
| 1902 | BLA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1902 | BLA | 2B | 26 | 0 | 51 | 75 | 7 | 5 |
| 1902 | BLA | 3B | 15 | 0 | 21 | 27 | 8 | 3 |
| 1902 | BLA | OF | 18 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1902 | BLA | P | 26 | 0 | 24 | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| 1902 | BLA | SS | 11 | 0 | 18 | 31 | 5 | 1 |
| 1903 | NYA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903 | NYA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1903 | NYA | 3B | 7 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| 1903 | NYA | P | 25 | 0 | 7 | 62 | 0 | 2 |
| 1903 | NYA | SS | 5 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| 1904 | SLA | P | 34 | 33 | 26 | 143 | 5 | 1 |
| 1905 | SLA | OF | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1905 | SLA | P | 38 | 37 | 21 | 178 | 7 | 3 |
| 1906 | SLA | P | 35 | 33 | 31 | 111 | 10 | 2 |
| 1907 | SLA | OF | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907 | SLA | P | 42 | 35 | 42 | 125 | 3 | 4 |
| 1908 | SLA | P | 41 | 32 | 21 | 101 | 5 | 3 |
| 1909 | SLA | 3B | 7 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 3 | 2 |
| 1909 | SLA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909 | SLA | P | 10 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1910 | SLA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 340 |
| First Base | 4 |
| Second Base | 28 |
| Third Base | 30 |
| Shortstop | 22 |
| Left Field | 10 |
| Center Field | 17 |
| Right Field | 6 |
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Harry Howell: the record in brief
Harry Howell played a first major league game on October 10, 1898 and a last one on May 14, 1910. Club by club, the record runs the Brooklyn Bridegrooms (1898), the Baltimore Orioles (1899 to 1902), the Brooklyn Superbas (1900), the New York Highlanders (1903), and the St. Louis Browns (1904 through 1910). Howell is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Howell both batted and threw right-handed. Howell was born on November 14, 1876, in Brooklyn, NY, USA. Howell died on May 22, 1956, in Spokane, WA, USA. The given name on file is Harry Taylor Howell.
Across 340 games (282 starts), Howell recorded 131 wins against 146 losses with a 2.74 ERA. The totals include 986 strikeouts, 244 complete games, and 20 shutouts. That 2.74 ERA compares with a 2.94 league average across the same seasons, 7.0% better. 1908 brought Howell a season-high 18 wins. 1905 produced Howell's most strikeouts, 198. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 1.89 in 1908, when the league's was 2.40.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harry Howell
- What years did Harry Howell play?
- Harry Howell played in Major League Baseball from 1898 to 1910.
- Was Harry Howell a pitcher?
- Yes. Harry Howell pitched in the major leagues, recording 131 wins and 986 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Harry Howell hit?
- Harry Howell hit 11 career home runs with 302 hits.
- What teams did Harry Howell play for?
- Harry Howell played for 4 teams: the Brooklyn Superbas (1898, 1900), the Baltimore Orioles (1899), the New York Highlanders (1901–1903), and the St. Louis Browns (1904–1910).
- What were Harry Howell's career stats?
- In 340 games, Harry Howell went 131-146 with a 2.74 ERA, 986 strikeouts, 2,567.2 innings pitched, and 6 saves. At the plate he had 302 hits and 11 home runs.
- What position did Harry Howell play?
- Harry Howell played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Harry Howell?
- Harry Howell was listed at 5 feet 9 inches.
- What was Harry Howell's career ERA?
- Harry Howell finished with a 2.74 career ERA, going 131-146 with 986 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Harry Howell have?
- Harry Howell recorded 986 career strikeouts.
- Is Harry Howell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Harry Howell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.