Harry Wolverton
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1898-1912)
- 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 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Harry Wolverton (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
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.