Harry Truby
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1895-1896)
Harry Truby was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1895 to 1896 for the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 2 seasons. In 70 career games, he hit .281 with 73 hits, 2 home runs, and 50 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- Died
- 3/21/1953 in Ironton, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1895-08-21
- Last Game
- 1896-07-14
Full name: Harry Garvin Truby
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 260 | 31 | 73 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 50 | 12 | 18 | 16 | .281 | .342 | .338 | .680 | -96 |
Career AVG .281 vs. league average .293 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .342 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .338 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.
Career OPS .680 vs. league average .751 across their career seasons — 9.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | CHN | NL | 33 | 119 | 17 | 40 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 7 | .336 | .296 (+13%) | .361 (+11%) | .399 (-10%) | .761 (avg) | 61.0 |
| 1896 | CHN | NL | 29 | 109 | 13 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 31 | 4 | 6 | 5 | .257 | .290 (-12%) | .354 (-11%) | .387 (-5%) | .741 (-8%) | -157.4 |
| 1896 | PIT | NL | 8 | 32 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | .156 | — | — | — | — | -157.4 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 70 | 260 | 31 | 73 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 50 | 12 | 18 | 16 | .281 | — | — | — | — | -254 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 69 |
Harry Truby: the record in brief
Harry Truby's major league career runs from a debut on August 21, 1895 to a final game on July 14, 1896. By club, Truby's seasons break down as the Chicago Colts (1895 to 1896) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1896). Born on May 12, 1868, in Kittanning, PA, USA, Truby is listed as a second baseman. Size on record: 5 feet, 11 inches and 185 pounds. The bio records the death on March 21, 1953, in Ironton, OH, USA. Harry Truby was the playing name; the full given name is Harry Garvin.
Truby's career batting table shows 70 games, 260 at bats and 73 hits, a .281 average; the totals also include 2 homers and 50 RBI. Reaching base at a .342 clip and slugging .338, Truby finished with a .680 OPS. Against a .293 league average for those years, Truby's .281 average was near the norm. The hits column peaks at 40, in 1895. Among the seasons with the heaviest workload, the best average was .336 in 1895, 13% above that year's league mark of .296.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harry Truby
- What years did Harry Truby play?
- Harry Truby played in Major League Baseball from 1895 to 1896.
- Was Harry Truby a pitcher?
- No. Harry Truby was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Harry Truby hit?
- Harry Truby hit 2 career home runs with 73 hits.
- What teams did Harry Truby play for?
- Harry Truby played for 2 teams: the Chicago Colts (1895–1896) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1896).
- What were Harry Truby's career stats?
- In 70 games, Harry Truby had 73 hits, 2 home runs, 50 RBI, 31 runs, and 12 stolen bases, with a .281 batting average.
- What position did Harry Truby play?
- Harry Truby played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Harry Truby and how much did he weigh?
- Harry Truby was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Harry Truby hit each season?
- Harry Truby's home runs by season: 0 in 1895 and 2 in 1896. His most in one season was 2, in 1896.
- What was Harry Truby's career batting average?
- Harry Truby batted .281 over his career, with 73 hits in 260 at bats.
- How many RBI did Harry Truby have?
- Harry Truby drove in 50 runs in his career.
- Is Harry Truby in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Harry Truby has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.