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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | STL | NL | 13 | 27 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.296 | 0.0 |
| 1923 | STL | NL | 67 | 185 | 17 | 49 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 0.265 | -430.8 |
| 1926 | CHW | AL | 44 | 86 | 16 | 28 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0.326 | 226.8 |
| 1927 | CHW | AL | 86 | 262 | 34 | 75 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 27 | 6 | 32 | 24 | 0.286 | 189.5 |
| 1928 | CHW | AL | 49 | 103 | 12 | 27 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 0.262 | -44.5 |
| 1930 | PHI | NL | 80 | 148 | 23 | 49 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 15 | 12 | 0.331 | 121.5 |
| 1931 | PHI | NL | 66 | 150 | 21 | 43 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 2 | 23 | 16 | 0.287 | 150.4 |
| 1932 | PHI | NL | 62 | 136 | 13 | 32 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 17 | 13 | 0.235 | -283.2 |
| 1933 | PHI | NL | 73 | 54 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 6 | 0.278 | 322.3 |
| 1934 | CIN | NL | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | SLN | C | 9 | 0 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| 1922 | SLN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | SLN | C | 58 | 0 | 157 | 30 | 6 | 4 |
| 1926 | CHA | C | 25 | 0 | 64 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| 1926 | CHA | 1B | 8 | 0 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 1927 | CHA | C | 82 | 0 | 261 | 55 | 9 | 8 |
| 1928 | CHA | C | 34 | 0 | 95 | 11 | 4 | 2 |
| 1930 | PHI | C | 41 | 0 | 97 | 16 | 4 | 1 |
| 1931 | PHI | C | 45 | 0 | 157 | 27 | 6 | 1 |
| 1932 | PHI | C | 42 | 0 | 132 | 17 | 4 | 3 |
| 1933 | PHI | C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | CIN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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 |