Harry Rice, baseball player, 1923-1933

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

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

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