Harry Matuzak
Born: 1/27/1910 in Omer, MI, USA
Died: 11/16/1978 in Fairhope, AL, USA
MLB Debut: 1934-04-19 | Final Game: 1936-05-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Harry George Matuzak
Biography
Harry Matuzak was a professional baseball player born in 1910, who played in Major League Baseball from 1934 until 1936. His career spanned a brief period during the early years of the Great Depression, an era marked by economic hardship that impacted the sport and its players. Matuzak primarily served as a position player, appearing in a total of 17 games over the course of his career.
Throughout his time in the major leagues, Matuzak recorded 1 hit and finished with a batting average of .111. He did not achieve any home runs or RBIs and did not steal any bases. While his career numbers may not reflect the achievements of more prominent players, Matuzak's journey through the major leagues remains a testament to the competitive nature of baseball during the 1930s, a time when many players were vying for limited opportunities amid the challenges faced by the sport and society at large. Despite a short stint in the majors, his story contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.0 | 49 | 25 | 2 | 14 | 17 | 5.77 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | PHA | AL | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.0 | 28 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 4.88 | -330.6 |
| 1936 | PHA | AL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 21 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 7.20 | 573.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.111 | 0.200 | 0.111 | 0.311 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | PHA | AL | 11 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1936 | PHA | AL | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 17 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | PHA | P | 11 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1936 | PHA | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 17 |