Harvey Russell, baseball player, 1914-1915

Harvey Russell

Born: 1/10/1887 in Marshall, VA, USA

Died: 1/8/1980 in Alexandria, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-17 | Final Game: 1915-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 163 lbs

Full name: Harvey Holmes Russell

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Biography

Harvey Russell, born in 1887, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century, competing at a time when the game was evolving rapidly. His career spanned from 1914 to 1915, during a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in Major League Baseball. Russell played a total of 134 games, primarily as a position player, where he showcased his skills in an era where speed and defense were critical components of the game. Throughout his career, Russell accumulated 58 hits, contributing to a batting average of .241. He recorded 24 RBIs and demonstrated his speed on the bases with 3 stolen bases, reflecting the strategic aspects of baseball that were emphasized during his playing days. Although he did not hit any home runs, his ability to get on base and his versatility as a player made him a valuable asset to his teams. Harvey Russell's contributions to the game, while perhaps overshadowed by more prominent figures of his time, remain a testament to the dedication and talent of players who helped shape the early landscape of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
134 241 23 58 4 4 0 24 3 32 22 0.241 0.342 0.290 0.632 -47.4

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .342 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — +6.6% above league average.

Career SLG .290 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.632 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1914 BLF FL 81 168 18 39 3 2 0 13 2 18 17 0.232 .255 (-9%) .322 (-4%) .339 (-19%) .661 (-12%) -301.9
1915 BLF FL 53 73 5 19 1 2 0 11 1 14 5 0.260 .250 (+4%) .318 (+28%) .332 (-1%) .651 (+13%) 254.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 68 0 265 64 12 6
OF 1 0 0 1 0 0
SS 1 0 0 1 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 BLF C 47 0 193 44 11 2
1914 BLF OF 1 0 0 1 0 0
1914 BLF SS 1 0 0 1 2 0
1915 BLF C 21 0 72 20 1 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 68
Shortstop 1
Left Field 1
Center Field 1