Harry Pyle
Born: 11/29/1861 in Reading, PA, USA
Died: 12/26/1908 in Reading, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1884-10-15 | Final Game: 1887-05-13
Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 136 lbs
Full name: Harry Thomas Pyle
Biography
Harry Pyle, born in 1861, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a brief career in Major League Baseball, playing from 1884 until 1887. He made his debut during an era that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play; however, his time in the league was relatively short-lived. Pyle recorded a win-loss record of 1-4 and finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.54. Over the course of his tenure, he struck out 9 batters, although he did not register any saves.
Pyle's career spanned a period when baseball was still evolving, and pitchers like him were beginning to showcase different throwing techniques and strategies. Although he did not achieve significant acclaim or longevity in the sport, his contributions as a player during this formative time in baseball history reflect the challenges and complexities faced by early athletes in the league. Pyle's legacy, while modest, remains a part of the rich tapestry of 19th-century baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 35.7 | 41 | 18 | 1 | 27 | 9 | 4.54 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4.00 | 0.0 |
| 1887 | CHC | NL | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 26.7 | 32 | 14 | 21 | 5 | 4.72 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.150 | 0.150 | 0.350 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | PHI | NL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1887 | CHC | NL | 4 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | PHI | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1887 | CHN | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1887 | CHN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |