Harry Lord
Born: 3/8/1882 in Porter, ME, USA
Died: 8/9/1948 in Westbrook, ME, USA
MLB Debut: 1907-09-25 | Final Game: 1915-09-27
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Harry Donald Lord
Biography
Harry Lord was a notable position player in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, with a career that spanned from 1907 to 1915. Born in 1882, Lord played a total of 972 games, achieving 1,026 hits and maintaining a batting average of .278. He demonstrated versatility and speed on the field, amassing 206 stolen bases and contributing significantly to his teams' offensive efforts with 294 RBIs and 14 home runs.
Lord's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more modern game that would follow. His ability to steal bases was particularly noteworthy, reflecting the increasing emphasis on speed and strategy in the sport at the time. As a player known for both his hitting prowess and base-running skills, Harry Lord left a lasting impact on the game and remains a historical figure in the annals of baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 972 | 3691 | 509 | 1026 | 107 | 70 | 14 | 294 | 206 | 226 | 171 | 0.278 | 0.326 | 0.356 | 0.682 | 2736.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | BOS | AL | 10 | 38 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0.158 | 0.0 |
| 1908 | BOS | AL | 145 | 560 | 61 | 145 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 37 | 23 | 22 | 43 | 0.259 | 116.9 |
| 1909 | BOS | AL | 136 | 534 | 89 | 168 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 31 | 36 | 20 | 39 | 0.315 | 1366.8 |
| 1910 | BOS | AL | 77 | 288 | 25 | 72 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 32 | 17 | 14 | 21 | 0.250 | -332.5 |
| 1910 | CHW | AL | 44 | 165 | 26 | 49 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 17 | 14 | 7 | 0.297 | -332.5 |
| 1911 | CHW | AL | 141 | 561 | 103 | 180 | 18 | 18 | 3 | 61 | 43 | 32 | 0 | 0.321 | 1478.7 |
| 1912 | CHW | AL | 151 | 570 | 81 | 152 | 19 | 12 | 5 | 54 | 28 | 52 | 0 | 0.267 | 66.1 |
| 1913 | CHW | AL | 150 | 547 | 62 | 144 | 18 | 12 | 1 | 42 | 24 | 45 | 39 | 0.263 | 22.2 |
| 1914 | CHW | AL | 21 | 69 | 8 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0.188 | -238.5 |
| 1915 | BUF | FL | 97 | 359 | 50 | 97 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 21 | 15 | 21 | 15 | 0.270 | -43.8 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 907 | 402 | 1046 | 1583 | 217 | 95 |
| OF | 47 | 0 | 62 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| SS | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | BOS | 3B | 10 | 10 | 12 | 22 | 3 | 0 |
| 1908 | BOS | 3B | 144 | 144 | 181 | 271 | 49 | 13 |
| 1909 | BOS | 3B | 134 | 134 | 180 | 268 | 34 | 10 |
| 1910 | BOS | 3B | 70 | 70 | 90 | 138 | 18 | 10 |
| 1910 | BOS | SS | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| 1910 | CHA | 3B | 44 | 44 | 44 | 75 | 6 | 4 |
| 1911 | CHA | 3B | 138 | 0 | 175 | 226 | 25 | 21 |
| 1912 | CHA | 3B | 106 | 0 | 127 | 172 | 35 | 11 |
| 1912 | CHA | OF | 45 | 0 | 61 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| 1913 | CHA | 3B | 150 | 0 | 142 | 221 | 30 | 13 |
| 1914 | CHA | 3B | 19 | 0 | 10 | 32 | 3 | 0 |
| 1914 | CHA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | BUF | 3B | 92 | 0 | 85 | 158 | 14 | 13 |
| 1915 | BUF | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 908 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 33 |
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 10 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | 3B |
| 1909 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | 3B |
| 1909 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | 3B |
| 1908 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | 3B |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bates College | Lewiston | ME | 1905 |