Slim Sallee, baseball player, 1908-1921

Slim Sallee

Born: 2/3/1885 in Higginsport, OH, USA

Died: 3/22/1950 in Higginsport, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-04-16 | Final Game: 1921-09-20

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Harry Franklin Sallee

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Biography

Slim Sallee was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, with a career spanning from 1908 to 1921. Born in 1885, Sallee made his mark in a competitive era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Over his 14-year career, he compiled a record of 174 wins and 143 losses, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound. His career earned run average (ERA) of 2.56 reflects his ability to control games and limit scoring, making him a reliable option for his teams. Sallee's pitching prowess was complemented by his impressive strikeout total of 836, alongside 36 saves, which illustrated his versatility and effectiveness in high-pressure situations. Known for his smooth delivery and strategic approach, he became a key figure for several teams throughout his career. As the game evolved during his tenure, Sallee's contributions set a foundation for future generations of pitchers, and his legacy remains a testament to the skill and dedication required to excel in baseball during a transformative period in the sport's history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
174 143 476 307 189 25 36 2821.7 2729 804 68 573 836 2.56 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1908 STL NL 3 8 25 12 7 1 0 128.7 144 45 36 39 3.15 -
1909 STL NL 10 11 32 27 12 1 0 219.0 223 59 59 55 2.42 -
1910 STL NL 7 8 18 13 9 1 2 115.0 112 38 24 46 2.97 -
1911 STL NL 15 9 36 30 18 1 3 245.0 234 75 64 74 2.76 -
1912 STL NL 16 17 48 32 20 3 6 294.0 289 85 72 108 2.60 -
1913 STL NL 19 15 50 31 18 3 5 276.0 257 83 60 106 2.71 -
1914 STL NL 18 17 46 30 18 3 6 282.3 252 66 72 105 2.10 -
1915 STL NL 13 17 46 33 17 2 3 275.3 245 87 57 91 2.84 -
1916 NY1 NL 9 4 15 11 7 2 0 111.7 96 17 10 35 1.37 1515.3
1916 STL NL 5 5 16 7 4 2 1 70.0 75 27 23 28 3.47 -
1917 NY1 NL 18 7 34 24 18 1 4 215.7 199 52 34 54 2.17 1095.5
1918 NY1 NL 8 8 18 16 12 1 2 132.0 122 33 12 33 2.25 1589.8
1919 CIN NL 21 7 29 28 22 4 0 227.7 221 52 20 24 2.06 1689.2
1920 CIN NL 5 6 21 12 6 0 2 116.0 129 43 16 13 3.34 54.5
1920 NY1 NL 1 0 5 1 1 0 0 17.0 16 3 0 2 1.59 402.4
1921 NY1 NL 6 4 37 0 0 0 2 96.3 115 39 14 23 3.64 61.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
476 924 57 158 12 4 2 52 2 46 233 0.171 0.213 0.199 0.412 -4176.4

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1908 STL NL 25 41 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 3 22 0.049 0.0
1909 STL NL 32 71 5 8 2 0 0 3 0 5 23 0.113 -523.2
1910 STL NL 18 37 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 8 0.108 0.0
1911 STL NL 36 89 5 15 0 1 0 9 0 3 28 0.169 -666.1
1912 STL NL 48 103 9 14 2 1 0 0 0 6 32 0.136 -844.7
1913 STL NL 50 95 7 20 3 0 2 5 1 1 15 0.211 -376.8
1914 STL NL 46 91 6 21 1 0 0 3 0 3 17 0.231 -365.1
1915 STL NL 46 92 0 11 0 0 0 5 0 6 27 0.120 -801.6
1916 NY1 NL 15 35 1 9 1 0 0 1 0 2 4 0.257 0.0
1916 STL NL 16 18 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 0.167 0.0
1917 NY1 NL 34 77 7 17 0 0 0 11 0 2 12 0.221 -323.3
1918 NY1 NL 18 41 2 5 0 0 0 3 0 3 6 0.122 0.0
1919 CIN NL 29 74 5 14 2 2 0 7 1 6 20 0.189 -275.6
1920 CIN NL 21 35 1 6 0 0 0 4 0 2 8 0.171 0.0
1920 NY1 NL 5 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.333 0.0
1921 NY1 NL 37 22 2 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.364 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 10 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0.100

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1919 WS CIN 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1917 WS NY1 2 6 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0.167

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 3 4 4 0 28.7 39 11 5 6 3.45

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1919 WS CIN 1 1 2 2 0 13.3 19 2 1 2 1.35
1917 WS NY1 0 2 2 2 0 15.3 20 9 4 4 5.28

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 476 52 86 661 21 17

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1908 SLN P 25 12 5 37 1 0
1909 SLN P 32 27 7 63 3 2
1910 SLN P 18 13 2 34 0 0
1911 SLN P 36 0 7 55 2 0
1912 SLN P 48 0 17 61 3 0
1913 SLN P 50 0 12 72 2 1
1914 SLN P 46 0 3 71 2 2
1915 SLN P 46 0 7 74 4 1
1916 NY1 P 15 0 4 16 0 3
1916 SLN P 16 0 1 12 0 0
1917 NY1 P 34 0 4 46 0 5
1918 NY1 P 18 0 9 28 0 0
1919 CIN P 29 0 3 50 2 2
1920 CIN P 21 0 0 21 2 0
1920 NY1 P 5 0 1 4 0 0
1921 NY1 P 37 0 4 17 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
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