Harry McCormick, baseball player, 1904-1913

Harry McCormick

Born: 2/28/1881 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 7/9/1962 in Lewisburg, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-04-14 | Final Game: 1913-10-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Harry Elwood McCormick

Biography

Harry McCormick was a professional baseball player born in 1881 who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1904 to 1913. Throughout his career, he played in 429 games, showcasing his versatility as a position player. McCormick finished his career with a commendable batting average of .285, totaling 356 hits, 133 RBIs, and 6 home runs. In addition to his offensive contributions, he demonstrated speed on the bases, recording 30 stolen bases, which highlighted his ability to impact the game in multiple facets. Competing during the early 20th century, McCormick's playing style exemplified the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in baseball. His contributions to his teams were significant, as he not only delivered solid offensive performances but also played a crucial role in the development of the game during a time of evolving strategies and player dynamics. McCormick's legacy remains as a testament to the dedication and skill of players from this formative period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
429 1247 165 356 62 26 6 133 30 92 160 0.285 0.340 0.391 0.732 3473.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 6 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1913 WS NY1 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500
1912 WS NY1 5 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
OF 322 290 455 27 42 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Left Field 166
Center Field 55
Right Field 103

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Bucknell University Lewisburg PA 1902