Harry Ostdiek
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1904-1908)
Harry Ostdiek was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1904 to 1908 for the Cleveland Guardians and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 5 seasons. In 8 career games, he hit .143 with 3 hits and 3 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- Died
- 5/6/1956 in Minneapolis, MN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1904-09-10
- Last Game
- 1908-10-07
Full name: Henry Girard Ostdiek
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | .143 | .280 | .238 | .518 | 0 |
Career AVG .143 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 41.4% below league average.
Career OBP .280 vs. league average .300 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.
Career SLG .238 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 24.2% below league average.
Career OPS .518 vs. league average .614 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | CLE | AL | 7 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1908 | BOS | AL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 8 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .077 |
| Away | 3 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .250 |
Last 8 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908-10-07 | BOS | PHA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1904-09-27 | CLE | BOS | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1904-09-20 | CLE | SLA | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904-09-19 | CLE | SLA | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1904-09-16 | CLE | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904-09-15 | CLE | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904-09-14 | CLE | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1904-09-10 | CLE | CHW | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 8 |
Harry Ostdiek: the record in brief
The profile opens with Harry Ostdiek's first major league game on September 10, 1904; the last one listed came on October 7, 1908. Ostdiek played for the Cleveland Naps (1904) and the Boston Red Sox (1908). Ostdiek is listed as a catcher at 5'11" and 185 pounds. Ostdiek threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. Ostdiek was born on April 12, 1881, in Ottumwa, IA, USA. The bio records the death on May 6, 1956, in Minneapolis, MN, USA. Harry Ostdiek was the playing name; the full given name is Henry Girard.
Ostdiek's career batting table shows 8 games, 21 at bats and 3 hits, a .143 average, plus 3 runs batted in. The league as a whole hit .244 across Ostdiek's seasons, which puts the .143 career mark 41.4% below average. Ostdiek collected a career-high 3 hits in 1904.
Ostdiek appears at one position only: catcher, in 8 games.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harry Ostdiek
- What years did Harry Ostdiek play?
- Harry Ostdiek played in Major League Baseball from 1904 to 1908.
- Was Harry Ostdiek a pitcher?
- No. Harry Ostdiek was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Harry Ostdiek hit?
- Harry Ostdiek hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Harry Ostdiek play for?
- Harry Ostdiek played for 2 teams: the Cleveland Naps (1904) and the Boston Red Sox (1908).
- What were Harry Ostdiek's career stats?
- In 8 games, Harry Ostdiek had 3 hits, 3 RBI, 1 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .143 batting average.
- What position did Harry Ostdiek play?
- Harry Ostdiek played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Harry Ostdiek and how much did he weigh?
- Harry Ostdiek was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 185 pounds.
- What was Harry Ostdiek's career batting average?
- Harry Ostdiek batted .143 over his career, with 3 hits in 21 at bats.
- How many RBI did Harry Ostdiek have?
- Harry Ostdiek drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is Harry Ostdiek in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Harry Ostdiek has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.