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Harley Parker

Harley Parker Notable

b. June 14, 1872 · Chicago Colts 1893, 1895–1896, Cincinnati Reds 1901

Harley Parker divided nine seasons between two clubs as a pitcher: the Chicago Colts from 1893, then the Cincinnati Reds through 1901.

He went 5 and 8 with a 5.90 earned run average, pitching 134 innings in 18 games. He struck out 24 and threw 1 shutouts. Across 19 games he batted .274, with 17 hits and 7 runs.

He was born in Theresa, NY, USA on June 14, 1872, and died on March 3, 1941. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1893 CHC 1100 000 0000 .000
1895 CHC 72237 010 2110 .318
1896 CHC 1036410 010 4150 .278
1901 CIN 1300 000 0000 .000
Career 1962717 020 6260 .274

Pitching, season by season

YearTeam WLG GSSVIP HERBB SOERA
1893 CHC 0010 12.05 31013.50
1895 CHC 4276 051.165 21993.68
1896 CHC 1597 073.0100 5027156.16
1901 CIN 0111 08.026 142015.75
Career 581814 1134.1196 883924 5.90

On this day & linked events

1872

Born June 14, 1872

Theresa, NY, USA

1941

Died March 3, 1941

Image: San Antonio Daily Express, public domain