Harry Little
Born: 11/9/1850 in Pocahontas, MO, USA
Died: 2/17/1927 in Cook County, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1877-07-16 | Final Game: 1877-10-06
Throws: R
Full name: Henry Alexander Little
Biography
Harry Little, born in 1850, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from July 16, 1877, to October 6, 1877. He played as a position player in the early days of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by the nascent development of the sport and its evolving rules. Little appeared in only four games during his career, where he recorded two hits, resulting in a batting average of .133. Despite not achieving significant offensive success, his participation in the league during this formative era contributed to the growing popularity of baseball in America.
Little's career unfolded in the context of a burgeoning professional baseball landscape, where players were beginning to make their mark, and the game was transitioning from its amateur roots. Although he did not hit any home runs or record any RBIs, and he did not steal any bases, Little's involvement in the league reflects the spirit of determination and competition that characterized the players of his time. His legacy, while not marked by statistical acclaim, represents a chapter in baseball history that laid the groundwork for future generations of players.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.133 | 0.235 | 0.133 | 0.369 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1877 | LS1 | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1877 | SL3 | NL | 2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1877 | SL3 | NL | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| OF | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1877 | LS1 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1877 | SL3 | OF | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1877 | SL3 | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Center Field | 3 |