Harry Williams
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1913-1914)
Harry Williams was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1914 for the New York Yankees, a span of 2 seasons. In 86 career games, he hit .192 with 50 hits, 2 home runs, and 29 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 200 lb
- Died
- 12/21/1963 in Huntington Park, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1913-08-07
- Last Game
- 1914-06-30
Full name: Harry Peter Williams
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | 260 | 27 | 50 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 29 | 9 | 41 | 36 | .192 | .316 | .269 | .585 | -330 |
Career AVG .192 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 25.2% below league average.
Career OBP .316 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .269 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 21.2% below league average.
Career OPS .585 vs. league average .665 across their career seasons — 12.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | NYA | AL | 27 | 82 | 18 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 10 | .256 | .259 (-1%) | .325 (+16%) | .345 (+2%) | .670 (+9%) | 175.4 |
| 1914 | NYA | AL | 59 | 178 | 9 | 29 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 26 | 26 | .163 | .255 (-36%) | .322 (-11%) | .339 (-32%) | .661 (-22%) | -505.1 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 86 | 260 | 27 | 50 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 29 | 9 | 41 | 36 | .192 | — | — | — | — | -330 | ||
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 (86 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 56 | 173 | 20 | 35 | 1 | 22 | .202 |
| Away | 30 | 87 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 7 | .172 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914-06-30 | NYY | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1914-06-29 | NYY | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1914-06-27 | NYY | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1914-06-26 | NYY | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914-06-25 | NYY | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-06-25 | NYY | BOS | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-06-24 | NYY | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1914-06-24 | NYY | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1914-06-21 | NYY | CLE | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1914-06-20 | NYY | CLE | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 85 |
Harry Williams: the record in brief
According to the bio, Harry Williams debuted on August 7, 1913 and played a final game on June 30, 1914. All of the seasons listed were played for the New York Yankees. Williams played primarily as a first baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on June 23, 1890, in Omaha, NE, USA, Williams was listed at 6-foot-1 and 200 pounds. Williams's death is recorded on December 21, 1963, in Huntington Park, CA, USA. The bio lists the given name Harry Peter.
Williams finished with 50 hits from 260 at bats in 86 games, which works out to .192, adding 2 home runs and 29 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .316 and .269 give Williams a career OPS of .585. Measured against the leagues Williams played in, the .192 career average compares with a .257 league average over the same seasons, 25.2% below the league. No season topped the 29 hits of 1914. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .163 in 1914, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harry Williams
- What years did Harry Williams play?
- Harry Williams played in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1914.
- Was Harry Williams a pitcher?
- No. Harry Williams was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Harry Williams hit?
- Harry Williams hit 2 career home runs with 50 hits.
- What was Harry Williams's career batting average?
- Harry Williams batted .192 over his career, with 50 hits in 260 at bats.
- How many RBI did Harry Williams have?
- Harry Williams drove in 29 runs in his career.
- Is Harry Williams in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Harry Williams has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.