Harvey Russell
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1914-1915)
Harvey Russell was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1915 for the Baltimore Terrapins, a span of 2 seasons. In 134 career games, he hit .241 with 58 hits and 24 RBI.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 163 lb
- Died
- 1/8/1980 in Alexandria, VA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1914-04-17
- Last Game
- 1915-10-03
Full name: Harvey Holmes Russell
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 | .241 | .342 | .290 | .632 | -3 |
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 .632 vs. league average .656 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | BLF | FL | 81 | 168 | 18 | 39 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 18 | 17 | .232 | .255 (-9%) | .322 (-4%) | .339 (-19%) | .661 (-12%) | -257.3 |
| 1915 | BLF | FL | 53 | 73 | 5 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 14 | 5 | .260 | .250 (+4%) | .318 (+28%) | .332 (-1%) | .651 (+13%) | 254.5 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 134 | 241 | 23 | 58 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 32 | 22 | .241 | — | — | — | — | -3 | ||
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 (135 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 60 | 92 | 10 | 21 | 0 | 6 | .228 |
| Away | 75 | 151 | 13 | 38 | 0 | 19 | .252 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-03 | BLF | NEW | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-10-02 | BLF | NEW | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-30 | BLF | NEW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-30 | BLF | NEW | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-27 | BLF | KCF | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-26 | BLF | KCF | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-09-22 | BLF | SLF | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-09-19 | BLF | SLF | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-18 | BLF | PTF | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-16 | BLF | PTF | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 68 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 1 |
Harvey Russell: the record in brief
The profile opens with Harvey Russell's first major league game on April 17, 1914; the last one listed came on October 3, 1915. The team column never changes: it is the Baltimore Terrapins from 1914 to 1915. At 5'9" and 163 pounds, Russell is listed as a catcher. The bio says Russell hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Russell was born on January 10, 1887, in Marshall, VA, USA. Russell died on January 8, 1980, in Alexandria, VA, USA. Harvey Russell was the playing name; the full given name is Harvey Holmes.
Russell collected 58 hits in 241 at bats across 134 games, good for a .241 batting average, plus 24 RBI. Reaching base at a .342 clip and slugging .290, Russell finished with a .632 OPS. Russell hit .241 while the league hit .253 over the same span, a figure close to average. 1914 produced Russell's most hits, 39 of them for the Baltimore Terrapins. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .232 in 1914, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harvey Russell
- What years did Harvey Russell play?
- Harvey Russell played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1915.
- Was Harvey Russell a pitcher?
- No. Harvey Russell was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Harvey Russell hit?
- Harvey Russell hit 0 career home runs with 58 hits.
- What teams did Harvey Russell play for?
- Harvey Russell played for one team, the Baltimore Terrapins (1914–1915).
- What were Harvey Russell's career stats?
- In 134 games, Harvey Russell had 58 hits, 24 RBI, 23 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .241 batting average.
- What position did Harvey Russell play?
- Harvey Russell played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Harvey Russell and how much did he weigh?
- Harvey Russell was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 163 pounds.
- What was Harvey Russell's career batting average?
- Harvey Russell batted .241 over his career, with 58 hits in 241 at bats.
- How many RBI did Harvey Russell have?
- Harvey Russell drove in 24 runs in his career.
- Is Harvey Russell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Harvey Russell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.