Harry Shriver
Born: 9/2/1896 in Wadestown, WV, USA
Died: 1/21/1970 in Morgantown, WV, USA
MLB Debut: 1922-04-14 | Final Game: 1923-04-20
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Harry Graydon Shriver
Biography
Harry Shriver was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1896. He played in Major League Baseball during the early 1920s, a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented style. Shriver made his debut on April 14, 1922, and concluded his career on April 20, 1923. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a win-loss record of 4-6, showcasing his competitive nature on the mound.
Shriver finished his career with a 3.12 earned run average (ERA), indicating his effectiveness in limiting runs scored by opposing teams. He recorded 39 strikeouts throughout his time in the league, demonstrating his ability to miss bats and challenge hitters. Although he did not secure any saves, his contributions during a period marked by changing strategies in baseball remain a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0 | .000 | 0.333 | .000 | 0.333 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0 | .000 | 0.333 | .000 | 0.333 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | 26 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 112.3 | 122 | 39 | 5 | 48 | 39 | 3.12 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | BRO | NL | 4 | 6 | 25 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 108.3 | 114 | 36 | 48 | 38 | 2.99 | -633.2 |
| 1923 | BRO | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6.75 | 0.0 |
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 | 0.036 | 0.100 | 0.036 | 0.136 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | BRO | NL | 25 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0.037 | 0.0 |
| 1923 | BRO | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 26 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | BRO | P | 25 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 1923 | BRO | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 26 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Wesleyan College | Buckhannon | WV | 1916, 1917 |