Henry Reitz
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1893-1899)
Henry Reitz was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1893 to 1899 for the Baltimore Orioles, the Washington Nationals, and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 7 seasons. In 724 career games, he hit .292 with 801 hits, 11 home runs, and 463 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,052.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 158 lb
- Died
- 11/9/1914 in Sacramento, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1893-04-27
- Last Game
- 1899-06-03
Full name: Henry Peter Reitz
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 724 | 2,744 | 447 | 801 | 108 | 65 | 11 | 463 | 122 | 266 | 147 | .292 | .363 | .391 | .753 | 1,052 |
Career AVG .292 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .363 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .391 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .753 vs. league average .740 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | BLN | NL | 130 | 490 | 90 | 140 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 76 | 24 | 65 | 32 | .286 | .279 (+2%) | .356 (+6%) | .379 (avg) | .735 (+3%) | 387.5 |
| 1894 | BLN | NL | 108 | 446 | 86 | 135 | 22 | 31 | 2 | 105 | 18 | 42 | 24 | .303 | .309 (-2%) | .379 (-2%) | .435 (+16%) | .814 (+8%) | 497.7 |
| 1895 | BLN | NL | 71 | 245 | 45 | 72 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 29 | 15 | 18 | 11 | .294 | .296 (-1%) | .361 (-3%) | .399 (-1%) | .761 (-2%) | -116.6 |
| 1896 | BLN | NL | 120 | 464 | 76 | 133 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 106 | 28 | 49 | 32 | .287 | .290 (-1%) | .354 (+1%) | .387 (-4%) | .741 (-2%) | -88.0 |
| 1897 | BLN | NL | 128 | 477 | 76 | 138 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 84 | 23 | 50 | 25 | .289 | .291 (-1%) | .354 (+4%) | .387 (-7%) | .741 (-2%) | -1.7 |
| 1898 | WAS | NL | 132 | 489 | 62 | 148 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 47 | 11 | 32 | 15 | .303 | .270 (+12%) | .333 (+7%) | .347 (+5%) | .680 (+6%) | 595.3 |
| 1899 | PIT | NL | 35 | 133 | 12 | 35 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 10 | 8 | .263 | .282 (-7%) | .343 (-8%) | .366 (-12%) | .710 (-10%) | -222.1 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 724 | 2,744 | 447 | 801 | 108 | 65 | 11 | 463 | 122 | 266 | 147 | .292 | — | — | — | — | 1,052 | ||
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
View full game log (167 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 91 | 344 | 41 | 97 | 2 | 38 | .282 |
| Away | 76 | 278 | 33 | 85 | 0 | 25 | .306 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899-06-03 | PIT | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1899-06-02 | PIT | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1899-06-01 | PIT | WSN | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-05-31 | PIT | WSN | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-05-30 | PIT | WSN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1899-05-30 | PIT | WSN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1899-05-26 | PIT | PHI | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-05-25 | PIT | PHI | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-05-24 | PIT | BLN | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1899-05-23 | PIT | BLN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 688 | 0 | 1646 | 2194 | 180 | 317 |
| 3B | 30 | 0 | 32 | 61 | 9 | 4 |
| SS | 4 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | BLN | 2B | 130 | 0 | 315 | 421 | 48 | 62 |
| 1894 | BLN | 2B | 97 | 0 | 264 | 336 | 20 | 50 |
| 1894 | BLN | 3B | 12 | 0 | 14 | 37 | 5 | 3 |
| 1895 | BLN | 2B | 48 | 0 | 120 | 137 | 17 | 25 |
| 1895 | BLN | 3B | 18 | 0 | 18 | 24 | 4 | 1 |
| 1895 | BLN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1896 | BLN | 2B | 118 | 0 | 256 | 335 | 30 | 54 |
| 1896 | BLN | SS | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1897 | BLN | 2B | 128 | 0 | 282 | 449 | 29 | 62 |
| 1898 | WAS | 2B | 132 | 0 | 323 | 401 | 31 | 56 |
| 1899 | PIT | 2B | 35 | 0 | 86 | 115 | 5 | 8 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 688 |
| Third Base | 30 |
| Shortstop | 4 |
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Henry Reitz (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Henry Reitz: the record in brief
April 27, 1893 and June 3, 1899 bracket Henry Reitz's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Club by club, the record runs the Baltimore Orioles (1893 to 1897), the Washington Senators (1898), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1899). Reitz played primarily as a second baseman and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on June 29, 1867, in Chicago, IL, USA and a listed size of 5-foot-7 and 158 pounds. Reitz died on November 9, 1914, in Sacramento, CA, USA. The given name on file is Henry Peter Reitz.
Reitz's career batting table shows 724 games, 2,744 at bats and 801 hits, a .292 average; the totals also include 11 home runs, 463 RBI, and 122 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .363 and the slugging percentage .391, for an OPS of .753. The .292 career average is close to the .288 the league hit across the same seasons. No season topped the 148 hits of 1898. 1896 brought a season-best 28 stolen bases.
Frequently Asked Questions about Henry Reitz
- What years did Henry Reitz play?
- Henry Reitz played in Major League Baseball from 1893 to 1899.
- Was Henry Reitz a pitcher?
- No. Henry Reitz was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Henry Reitz hit?
- Henry Reitz hit 11 career home runs with 801 hits.
- What teams did Henry Reitz play for?
- Henry Reitz played for 3 teams: the Baltimore Orioles (1893–1897), the Washington Senators (1898), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1899).
- What were Henry Reitz's career stats?
- In 724 games, Henry Reitz had 801 hits, 11 home runs, 463 RBI, 447 runs, and 122 stolen bases, with a .292 batting average.
- What position did Henry Reitz play?
- Henry Reitz played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Henry Reitz and how much did he weigh?
- Henry Reitz was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 158 pounds.
- How many home runs did Henry Reitz hit each season?
- Henry Reitz's home runs by season: 1 in 1893, 2 in 1894, 0 in 1895, 4 in 1896, 2 in 1897, 2 in 1898, and 0 in 1899. His most in one season was 4, in 1896.
- What was Henry Reitz's career batting average?
- Henry Reitz batted .292 over his career, with 801 hits in 2,744 at bats.
- How many RBI did Henry Reitz have?
- Henry Reitz drove in 463 runs in his career.
- Is Henry Reitz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Henry Reitz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.