Harry Wolverton
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1898-1912)
Harry Wolverton was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1898 to 1912 for 5 teams, including the Chicago Cubs, a span of 15 seasons. In 783 career games, he hit .278 with 833 hits, 7 home runs, and 352 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 868.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 205 lb
- Died
- 2/4/1937 in Oakland, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1898-09-25
- Last Game
- 1912-10-04
Full name: Harry Sterling Wolverton
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 783 | 3,001 | 346 | 833 | 95 | 53 | 7 | 352 | 83 | 166 | 110 | .278 | .326 | .352 | .677 | 868 |
Career AVG .278 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .326 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .352 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .677 vs. league average .670 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | CHN | NL | 13 | 49 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | .327 | — | — | — | — | 20.9 |
| 1899 | CHN | NL | 99 | 389 | 50 | 111 | 14 | 11 | 1 | 49 | 14 | 30 | 14 | .285 | .282 (+1%) | .343 (+2%) | .366 (+5%) | .710 (+4%) | 246.5 |
| 1900 | CHN | NL | 3 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1900 | PHI | NL | 101 | 383 | 42 | 108 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 58 | 4 | 20 | 13 | .282 | .279 (+1%) | .338 (-5%) | .366 (+2%) | .705 (-1%) | 0.0 |
| 1901 | PHI | NL | 93 | 379 | 42 | 117 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 43 | 13 | 22 | 20 | .309 | .271 (+14%) | .326 (+9%) | .359 (+3%) | .686 (+6%) | 439.8 |
| 1902 | WS1 | AL | 59 | 249 | 35 | 62 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 8 | 13 | 4 | .249 | .266 (-7%) | .321 (-9%) | .343 (-8%) | .665 (-8%) | -336.0 |
| 1902 | PHI | NL | 34 | 136 | 12 | 40 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 9 | 4 | .294 | .266 (+10%) | .321 (+8%) | .343 (+1%) | .665 (+4%) | -336.0 |
| 1903 | PHI | NL | 123 | 494 | 72 | 152 | 13 | 12 | 0 | 53 | 10 | 18 | 15 | .308 | .261 (+18%) | .316 (+8%) | .345 (+11%) | .662 (+9%) | 791.5 |
| 1904 | PHI | NL | 102 | 398 | 43 | 106 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 49 | 18 | 26 | 7 | .266 | .246 (+8%) | .300 (+7%) | .321 (+2%) | .622 (+4%) | 339.0 |
| 1905 | BSN | NL | 122 | 463 | 38 | 104 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 55 | 10 | 23 | 21 | .225 | .248 (-9%) | .307 (-10%) | .322 (-7%) | .629 (-8%) | -595.8 |
| 1912 | NYA | AL | 34 | 50 | 6 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 | .300 | .268 (+12%) | .335 (+1%) | .358 (avg) | .694 (+1%) | 1.8 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 783 | 3,001 | 346 | 833 | 95 | 53 | 7 | 352 | 83 | 166 | 110 | .278 | — | — | — | — | 572 | ||
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 (784 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 372 | 1380 | 159 | 376 | 4 | 151 | .272 |
| Away | 412 | 1621 | 187 | 456 | 3 | 162 | .281 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912-10-04 | NYY | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1912-09-25 | NYY | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-08-22 | NYY | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-08-20 | NYY | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-08-10 | NYY | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-08-05 | NYY | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-08-04 | NYY | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-08-02 | NYY | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-07-29 | NYY | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-07-25 | NYY | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 756 | 224 | 989 | 1625 | 263 | 93 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | CHN | 3B | 13 | 0 | 21 | 35 | 10 | 1 |
| 1899 | CHN | 3B | 98 | 0 | 123 | 227 | 57 | 12 |
| 1899 | CHN | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1900 | CHN | 3B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1900 | PHI | 3B | 101 | 0 | 122 | 234 | 48 | 16 |
| 1901 | PHI | 3B | 93 | 0 | 114 | 190 | 26 | 9 |
| 1902 | WS1 | 3B | 59 | 0 | 86 | 139 | 24 | 8 |
| 1902 | PHI | 3B | 34 | 0 | 44 | 91 | 10 | 11 |
| 1903 | PHI | 3B | 123 | 0 | 182 | 247 | 27 | 8 |
| 1904 | PHI | 3B | 102 | 102 | 143 | 191 | 27 | 15 |
| 1905 | BSN | 3B | 122 | 122 | 139 | 256 | 28 | 12 |
| 1912 | NYA | 3B | 8 | 0 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 756 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyon College | Gambier | OH | 1893 |
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Harry Wolverton: the record in brief
According to the bio, Harry Wolverton debuted on September 25, 1898 and played a final game on October 4, 1912. The team column moves through the Chicago Orphans (1898 through 1900), the Philadelphia Phillies (1900 to 1904), the Washington Senators (1902), the Boston Beaneaters (1905), and the New York Highlanders (1912). Wolverton played primarily as a third baseman and batted from both sides and threw right-handed. Born on December 6, 1873, in Mount Vernon, OH, USA, Wolverton was listed at 5'11" and 205 pounds. Wolverton's death is recorded on February 4, 1937, in Oakland, CA, USA. Wolverton's full given name, per the bio, is Harry Sterling Wolverton.
Wolverton finished with 833 hits from 3,001 at bats in 783 games, which works out to .278, adding 7 homers, 352 RBI, and 83 stolen bases. Wolverton's career OPS of .677 combines a .326 on-base mark with .352 slugging. Against a .265 league average for those years, Wolverton's .278 average was near the norm. The hits column peaks at 152, in 1903.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harry Wolverton
- What years did Harry Wolverton play?
- Harry Wolverton played in Major League Baseball from 1898 to 1912.
- Was Harry Wolverton a pitcher?
- No. Harry Wolverton was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Harry Wolverton hit?
- Harry Wolverton hit 7 career home runs with 833 hits.
- What was Harry Wolverton's career batting average?
- Harry Wolverton batted .278 over his career, with 833 hits in 3,001 at bats.
- How many RBI did Harry Wolverton have?
- Harry Wolverton drove in 352 runs in his career.
- Is Harry Wolverton in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Harry Wolverton has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.