Harry Shriver
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1922-1923)
Harry Shriver was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1922 to 1923 for the Brooklyn Dodgers, a span of 2 seasons. Across 26 career appearances, he went 4-6 with a 3.12 ERA and 39 strikeouts.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 180 lb
- Died
- 1/21/1970 in Morgantown, WV, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1922-04-14
- Last Game
- 1923-04-20
Full name: Harry Graydon Shriver
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | BRO | NL | 4 | 6 | 25 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 108.1 | 114 | 36 | 48 | 38 | 2.99 | 4.18 (+28%) | -809.0 |
| 1923 | BRO | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6.75 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 4 | 6 | 26 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 112.1 | 122 | 39 | 48 | 39 | 3.12 | — | -809 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | .036 | .100 | .036 | .136 | 0 |
Career AVG .036 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 87.4% below league average.
Career OBP .100 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 71.0% below league average.
Career SLG .036 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 90.9% below league average.
Career OPS .136 vs. league average .739 across their career seasons — 81.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | BRO | NL | 25 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | .037 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1923 | BRO | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 26 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | .036 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (52 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .059 |
| Away | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 69.2 | 63 | 16 | 27 | 25 | 2.07 |
| Away | 11 | 42.2 | 58 | 24 | 21 | 14 | 5.06 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923-04-20 | BRO | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1922-09-27 | BRO | BSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-09-24 | BRO | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-09-21 | BRO | STL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-09-16 | BRO | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-09-04 | BRO | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-08-24 | BRO | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-08-19 | BRO | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-08-12 | BRO | NY1 | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1922-08-06 | BRO | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923-04-20 | BRO | PHI | — | 4.0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1922-09-27 | BRO | BSN | — | 2.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1922-09-24 | BRO | PIT | — | 0.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-09-21 | BRO | STL | W | 9.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1922-09-16 | BRO | CHC | W | 10.0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1922-09-04 | BRO | PHI | L | 8.0 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 1922-08-24 | BRO | CHC | — | 1.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-08-19 | BRO | CIN | — | 3.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-08-12 | BRO | NY1 | L | 8.0 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 1922-08-06 | BRO | CIN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 26 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Wesleyan College | Buckhannon | WV | 1916, 1917 |
Harry Shriver: the record in brief
Harry Shriver played a first major league game on April 14, 1922 and a last one on April 20, 1923. All of the seasons listed were played for the Brooklyn Robins. Shriver is listed as a pitcher at 180 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. The bio says Shriver both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is September 2, 1896, in Wadestown, WV, USA. Shriver died on January 21, 1970, in Morgantown, WV, USA. The given name on file is Harry Graydon Shriver.
Shriver pitched in 26 games, starting 15, and finished with a 4-6 record and 3.12 ERA. Shriver had 39 strikeouts. The leagues Shriver pitched in allowed 4.10 earned runs per nine over those seasons, so the career ERA was 23.8% better than average. 1922 was Shriver's sharpest full season, a 2.99 ERA against the league's 4.18.
The position breakdown shows 26 games, all at pitcher. The fielding table credits Shriver with 4 putouts, 13 assists and 1 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harry Shriver
- What years did Harry Shriver play?
- Harry Shriver played in Major League Baseball from 1922 to 1923.
- Was Harry Shriver a pitcher?
- Yes. Harry Shriver pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 39 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Harry Shriver hit?
- Harry Shriver hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Harry Shriver play for?
- Harry Shriver played for one team, the Brooklyn Robins (1922–1923).
- What were Harry Shriver's career stats?
- In 26 games, Harry Shriver went 4-6 with a 3.12 ERA, 39 strikeouts, and 112.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Harry Shriver play?
- Harry Shriver played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Harry Shriver and how much did he weigh?
- Harry Shriver was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Harry Shriver's career ERA?
- Harry Shriver finished with a 3.12 career ERA, going 4-6 with 39 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Harry Shriver have?
- Harry Shriver recorded 39 career strikeouts.
- Is Harry Shriver in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Harry Shriver has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.