Harry Sage, baseball player, 1890-1890

Harry Sage

Born: 3/16/1864 in Rock Island, IL, USA

Died: 5/27/1947 in Rock Island, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-04-17 | Final Game: 1890-10-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

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Biography

Harry Sage, born in 1864, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1890 to 1904. Primarily known as a position player, Sage made a modest yet notable impact in the early days of Major League Baseball. He played a total of 81 games, where he recorded 41 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 25 runs. His batting average stood at .149, reflective of the offensive challenges faced by players during this era, which was characterized by lower offensive outputs compared to modern standards. Throughout his career, Sage also showcased his speed on the base paths, accumulating 10 stolen bases. His playing days coincided with a time when the game was still evolving, transitioning from the rough-and-tumble style of the 19th century into a more organized sport. While his statistics may not place him among the legends of the game, Sage's contributions to the teams he played for during the nascent years of professional baseball serve as a reminder of the dedication and spirit of early players who laid the groundwork for future generations.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
81 275 40 41 8 4 2 25 10 29 0 0.149 0.235 0.229 0.464 -1658.0

Career AVG .149 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 42.7% below league average.

Career OBP .235 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 30.1% below league average.

Career SLG .229 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 34.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.464 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 32.5% below 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
1890 TL2 AA 81 275 40 41 8 4 2 25 10 29 0 0.149 .260 (-43%) .336 (-30%) .351 (-35%) .687 (-32%) -1658.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 80 0 336 153 27 3
OF 1 0 0 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1890 TL2 C 80 0 336 153 27 3
1890 TL2 OF 1 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 80
Center Field 1