Harry Rice
Born: 11/22/1901 in Ware Station, IL, USA
Died: 1/1/1971 in Portland, OR, USA
MLB Debut: 1923-04-18 | Final Game: 1933-10-01
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Harry Francis Rice
Biography
Harry Rice, born in 1901, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1923 to 1933. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 1,034 games, showcasing his talent with a solid batting average of .299. Rice amassed 1,118 hits, including 48 home runs, and drove in 506 runs, establishing himself as a reliable offensive force during a competitive era in baseball. His ability to contribute on the basepaths was evident as he recorded 59 stolen bases, reflecting the speed and agility he brought to the game.
Rice played in an era marked by a transition in baseball, moving away from the deadball style towards a game that increasingly featured power hitting and speed. His impressive hitting skills and consistent performance helped his teams remain competitive during the 1920s and early 1930s. As a player who combined offensive prowess with a strong understanding of the game, Harry Rice left a lasting legacy in baseball history, remembered for his contributions on the field and his embodiment of the spirit of the sport during a transformative time.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1034 | 3740 | 620 | 1118 | 186 | 63 | 48 | 506 | 59 | 376 | 194 | 0.299 | 0.368 | 0.421 | 0.789 | 4671.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | SLA | AL | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | SLA | AL | 54 | 93 | 19 | 26 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 0.280 | -65.6 |
| 1925 | SLA | AL | 103 | 354 | 87 | 127 | 25 | 8 | 11 | 47 | 8 | 54 | 15 | 0.359 | 2514.4 |
| 1926 | SLA | AL | 148 | 578 | 86 | 181 | 27 | 10 | 9 | 59 | 10 | 63 | 40 | 0.313 | 1601.3 |
| 1927 | SLA | AL | 137 | 520 | 90 | 149 | 26 | 9 | 7 | 68 | 5 | 50 | 21 | 0.287 | 348.9 |
| 1928 | DET | AL | 131 | 510 | 87 | 154 | 21 | 12 | 6 | 81 | 20 | 44 | 27 | 0.302 | 593.3 |
| 1929 | DET | AL | 130 | 536 | 97 | 163 | 33 | 7 | 6 | 69 | 6 | 61 | 23 | 0.304 | 620.1 |
| 1930 | DET | AL | 37 | 128 | 16 | 39 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 19 | 8 | 0.305 | 115.8 |
| 1930 | NYY | AL | 100 | 346 | 62 | 103 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 74 | 3 | 31 | 21 | 0.298 | 115.8 |
| 1931 | WSN | AL | 47 | 162 | 32 | 43 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 0.265 | -185.8 |
| 1933 | CIN | NL | 143 | 510 | 44 | 133 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 54 | 4 | 35 | 24 | 0.261 | -952.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 11 | 0 | 49 | 7 | 4 | 7 |
| 2B | 9 | 0 | 19 | 17 | 4 | 2 |
| 3B | 38 | 0 | 32 | 59 | 13 | 6 |
| C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 911 | 0 | 2160 | 114 | 80 | 24 |
| SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | SLA | 1B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1924 | SLA | 2B | 4 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1924 | SLA | 3B | 15 | 0 | 16 | 28 | 4 | 3 |
| 1924 | SLA | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1924 | SLA | OF | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1925 | SLA | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | SLA | 1B | 3 | 0 | 32 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| 1925 | SLA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | SLA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1925 | SLA | OF | 85 | 0 | 175 | 13 | 3 | 1 |
| 1926 | SLA | 2B | 4 | 0 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 2 |
| 1926 | SLA | 3B | 8 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 4 | 1 |
| 1926 | SLA | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | SLA | OF | 133 | 0 | 300 | 22 | 10 | 4 |
| 1927 | SLA | 3B | 7 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 2 |
| 1927 | SLA | OF | 130 | 0 | 277 | 26 | 20 | 7 |
| 1928 | DET | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | DET | OF | 129 | 0 | 347 | 10 | 14 | 0 |
| 1929 | DET | 3B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | DET | OF | 127 | 0 | 345 | 16 | 15 | 6 |
| 1930 | DET | OF | 35 | 0 | 66 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 1930 | NYA | 1B | 6 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 1930 | NYA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1930 | NYA | OF | 87 | 0 | 244 | 7 | 8 | 2 |
| 1931 | WS1 | OF | 42 | 0 | 89 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1933 | CIN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933 | CIN | OF | 141 | 0 | 315 | 14 | 3 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
| First Base | 12 |
| Second Base | 9 |
| Third Base | 40 |
| Shortstop | 4 |
| Left Field | 20 |
| Center Field | 469 |
| Right Field | 430 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 20th | 3.0 | 64 | 0 |
| 1926 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 12th | 6.0 | 64 | 0 |
| 1925 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 5th | 18.0 | 64 | 0 |