Harry Truby
Born: 5/12/1868 in Kittanning, PA, USA
Died: 3/21/1953 in Ironton, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1895-08-21 | Final Game: 1896-07-14
Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Harry Garvin Truby
Biography
Harry Truby was a professional baseball player born in 1868, who played primarily as a position player during the late 19th century. His career spanned from 1895 to 1896, a period marked by the evolution of baseball as it transitioned from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. Over the course of his brief career, Truby appeared in 70 games, where he distinguished himself with a solid batting average of .281, demonstrating his capability at the plate.
Truby recorded 73 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 50 runs, showcasing his proficiency in producing runs for his team. Additionally, he exhibited speed on the bases, accumulating 12 stolen bases. While his time in the major leagues was short-lived, Truby's contributions to the game during a pivotal time in baseball history remain part of the narrative of the sport's development, reflecting the competitive spirit and evolving strategies of the late 1800s.
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 | 0.281 | 0.342 | 0.338 | 0.680 | -106.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | CHC | NL | 33 | 119 | 17 | 40 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 0.336 | 61.0 |
| 1896 | CHC | NL | 29 | 109 | 13 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 31 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 0.257 | -167.2 |
| 1896 | PIT | NL | 8 | 32 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0.156 | -167.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 69 | 0 | 194 | 192 | 23 | 45 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | CHN | 2B | 33 | 0 | 98 | 93 | 10 | 21 |
| 1896 | CHN | 2B | 28 | 0 | 76 | 82 | 11 | 17 |
| 1896 | PIT | 2B | 8 | 0 | 20 | 17 | 2 | 7 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 69 |