Harry Wolter
Born: 7/11/1884 in Monterey, CA, USA
Died: 7/6/1970 in Palo Alto, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1907-05-14 | Final Game: 1917-09-23
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Harry Meiggs Wolter
Biography
Harry Wolter, born in 1884, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from May 14, 1907, to September 23, 1917. He played during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to the lively ball era, which significantly influenced pitching strategies and offensive outputs in the game. Over the course of his career, Wolter accumulated a record of 4-6 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.75, showcasing his ability to compete at a respectable level in a challenging pitching landscape.
Wolter recorded a total of 29 strikeouts throughout his tenure, reflecting his capacity to miss bats and contribute to his team's defensive efforts. Although he did not register any saves, his role as a pitcher was vital during an era when the game was heavily reliant on starting pitchers. His contributions on the mound helped shape the competitive nature of early 20th-century baseball, as teams adapted their strategies to accommodate the evolving dynamics of the sport. Wolter's career remains a testament to the dedication and skill required to succeed in the evolving world of professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 84.0 | 96 | 35 | 1 | 50 | 29 | 3.75 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4.50 | 0.0 |
| 1907 | STL | NL | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 27 | 11 | 18 | 8 | 4.30 | - |
| 1909 | BOS | AL | 4 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59.0 | 66 | 23 | 30 | 21 | 3.51 | -1053.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 588 | 1907 | 286 | 514 | 69 | 42 | 12 | 167 | 95 | 268 | 187 | 0.270 | 0.365 | 0.369 | 0.733 | 4537.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | CIN | NL | 4 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
| 1907 | PIT | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1907 | STL | NL | 16 | 47 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0.340 | 0.0 |
| 1909 | BOS | AL | 54 | 121 | 14 | 29 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 24 | 0.240 | 91.7 |
| 1910 | NYY | AL | 135 | 479 | 84 | 128 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 42 | 39 | 66 | 61 | 0.267 | 1339.5 |
| 1911 | NYY | AL | 122 | 434 | 78 | 132 | 17 | 15 | 4 | 36 | 28 | 62 | 0 | 0.304 | 1831.7 |
| 1912 | NYY | AL | 12 | 32 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0.344 | 0.0 |
| 1913 | NYY | AL | 127 | 425 | 53 | 108 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 43 | 13 | 80 | 50 | 0.254 | 926.3 |
| 1917 | CHC | NL | 117 | 353 | 44 | 88 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 28 | 7 | 38 | 40 | 0.249 | 222.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 22 | 17 | 207 | 15 | 7 | 6 |
| OF | 491 | 148 | 783 | 65 | 53 | 18 |
| P | 15 | 9 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | CIN | OF | 4 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907 | PIT | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907 | SLN | P | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1907 | SLN | OF | 9 | 8 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1909 | BOS | P | 11 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 1909 | BOS | 1B | 17 | 15 | 169 | 12 | 4 | 5 |
| 1909 | BOS | OF | 9 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 1910 | NYA | 1B | 2 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1910 | NYA | OF | 129 | 128 | 192 | 11 | 13 | 3 |
| 1911 | NYA | 1B | 2 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1911 | NYA | OF | 113 | 0 | 178 | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| 1912 | NYA | OF | 9 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1913 | NYA | OF | 121 | 0 | 228 | 15 | 14 | 1 |
| 1917 | CHN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917 | CHN | OF | 97 | 0 | 131 | 14 | 9 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 15 |
| First Base | 25 |
| Left Field | 40 |
| Center Field | 129 |
| Right Field | 325 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara | CA | 1905, 1906 |