Happy Iott
Center Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1903)
Happy Iott was a center fielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1903 for the Cleveland Guardians. In 3 career games, he hit .200 with 2 hits.
- 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
- 5'10" / 175 lb
- Died
- 2/17/1941 in Island Falls, ME, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1903-09-16
- Last Game
- 1903-09-18
Full name: Frederick Bidds Iott
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | .200 | .333 | .200 | .533 | 0 |
Career AVG .200 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 23.6% below league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +5.2% above league average.
Career SLG .200 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 42.1% below league average.
Career OPS .533 vs. league average .663 across their career seasons — 19.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | CLE | AL | 3 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 3 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 3 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .200 |
Last 3 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903-09-18 | CLE | BOS | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-09-17 | CLE | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1903-09-16 | CLE | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 3 |
Happy Iott: the record in brief
The profile opens with Happy Iott's first major league game on September 16, 1903; the last one listed came on September 18, 1903. Iott's only club in the season tables is the Cleveland Naps. Iott, a center fielder by primary position, threw and hit right-handed. Iott is listed at 175 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. Iott was born on July 7, 1876, in Houlton, ME, USA. Iott's death is recorded on February 17, 1941, in Island Falls, ME, USA. Happy Iott was the playing name; the full given name is Frederick Bidds.
Across 3 games at the plate, Iott's career line reads 2 hits in 10 at bats for a .200 average. Over the seasons Iott played, league hitters batted .262; the .200 career figure is 23.6% below that. The OPS comparison is .533 to a league .663, 19.5% below average. Only one season appears, 1903 for the Cleveland Naps, when Iott played 3 games and went 2 for 10.
The position breakdown shows 3 games, all at center field.
Frequently Asked Questions about Happy Iott
- Was Happy Iott a pitcher?
- No. Happy Iott was a position player (Center Fielder).
- How many home runs did Happy Iott hit?
- Happy Iott hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Happy Iott play for?
- Happy Iott played for one team, the Cleveland Naps (1903).
- What were Happy Iott's career stats?
- In 3 games, Happy Iott had 2 hits, 1 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .200 batting average.
- What position did Happy Iott play?
- Happy Iott played primarily as a center fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Happy Iott and how much did he weigh?
- Happy Iott was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was Happy Iott's career batting average?
- Happy Iott batted .200 over his career, with 2 hits in 10 at bats.
- Is Happy Iott in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Happy Iott has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.