Harry McCurdy, baseball player, 1922-1934

Harry McCurdy

Born: 9/15/1899 in Stevens Point, WI, USA

Died: 7/21/1972 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-07-01 | Final Game: 1934-07-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: Harry Henry McCurdy

Biography

Harry McCurdy, born in 1899, had a notable career as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1922 until his retirement in 1934. Over the course of 543 games, McCurdy showcased his hitting prowess, finishing his career with a batting average of .282. He accumulated 326 hits, which included 9 home runs and 148 runs batted in (RBIs). In addition to his offensive contributions, McCurdy displayed speed on the base paths, recording 12 stolen bases throughout his time in the league. Playing during the early years of the modern era of baseball, McCurdy was part of a transitional period in the sport, where offensive strategies began to evolve. His ability to hit for both average and some power made him a valuable asset to his teams. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, McCurdy's consistent performance and contributions to the game during the 1920s and early 1930s helped lay 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
543 1157 148 326 71 12 9 148 12 129 108 0.282 0.355 0.387 0.743 252.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 11 0 31 5 1 4
C 338 0 987 171 36 22

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 339
First Base 11

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign IL 1920, 1921, 1922