Harry Salisbury
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1879-1882)
Harry Salisbury was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1879 to 1882 for the Troy Trojans and the Pittsburg Alleghenys, a span of 4 seasons. Across 48 career appearances, he went 24-24 with a 2.55 ERA and 166 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 4485.1.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / —
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 162 lb
- Died
- 3/29/1933 in Chicago, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1879-08-28
- Last Game
- 1882-09-22
Full name: Henry Houston Salisbury
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1879 | TRN | NL | 4 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 89.0 | 103 | 22 | 11 | 31 | 2.22 | 2.50 (+11%) | 188.5 |
| 1882 | PT1 | AA | 20 | 18 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 1 | 0 | 335.0 | 315 | 98 | 37 | 135 | 2.63 | 2.80 (+6%) | 4296.6 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 24 | 24 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 1 | 0 | 424.0 | 418 | 120 | 48 | 166 | 2.55 | — | 4,485 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 181 | 20 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | .133 | .156 | .144 | .300 | -825 |
Career AVG .133 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 47.2% below league average.
Career OBP .156 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 43.1% below league average.
Career SLG .144 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 56.4% below league average.
Career OPS .300 vs. league average .603 across their career seasons — 50.4% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1879 | TRN | NL | 10 | 36 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .056 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1882 | PT1 | AA | 39 | 145 | 17 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .152 | .248 (-39%) | .275 (-37%) | .329 (-50%) | .605 (-44%) | -825.1 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 49 | 181 | 20 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | .133 | — | — | — | — | -825 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 48 |
| Center Field | 2 |
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Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Harry Salisbury (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Harry Salisbury: the record in brief
The profile opens with Harry Salisbury's first major league game on August 28, 1879; the last one listed came on September 22, 1882. Club by club, the record runs the Troy Trojans (1879) and the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1882). At 5 feet, 8 inches and 162 pounds, Salisbury is listed as a pitcher. Salisbury was born on May 15, 1855, in Providence, RI, USA. Salisbury died on March 29, 1933, in Chicago, IL, USA. The bio lists the given name Henry Houston.
Salisbury went 24-24 with a 2.55 ERA in 48 games, 48 of them starts. The same table counts 166 strikeouts and 47 complete games. Against a 2.69 league ERA for the same years, Salisbury was 5.4% better. The best win total was 20, in 1882. 1882 was Salisbury's sharpest full season, a 2.63 ERA against the league's 2.80. Salisbury's career Pitcher PIV, which scores run prevention against each season's league, is 4,485.1.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harry Salisbury
- What years did Harry Salisbury play?
- Harry Salisbury played in Major League Baseball from 1879 to 1882.
- Was Harry Salisbury a pitcher?
- Yes. Harry Salisbury pitched in the major leagues, recording 24 wins and 166 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Harry Salisbury hit?
- Harry Salisbury hit 0 career home runs with 24 hits.
- What teams did Harry Salisbury play for?
- Harry Salisbury played for 2 teams: the Troy Trojans (1879) and the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1882).
- What were Harry Salisbury's career stats?
- In 48 games, Harry Salisbury went 24-24 with a 2.55 ERA, 166 strikeouts, and 424.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Harry Salisbury play?
- Harry Salisbury played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Harry Salisbury and how much did he weigh?
- Harry Salisbury was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 162 pounds.
- What was Harry Salisbury's career ERA?
- Harry Salisbury finished with a 2.55 career ERA, going 24-24 with 166 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Harry Salisbury have?
- Harry Salisbury recorded 166 career strikeouts.
- Is Harry Salisbury in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Harry Salisbury has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.