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Harry Bemis

Harry Bemis Notable

b. February 1, 1874 · Cleveland Bronchos 1902, Cleveland Naps 1903–1910

Harry Bemis divided nine seasons between two clubs as a catcher: the Cleveland Bronchos from 1902, then the Cleveland Naps through 1910.

Across 704 games he batted .255, with 569 hits and 214 runs. He finished with 5 home runs, 92 doubles and 49 stolen bases.

He played 588 games behind the plate, with 2,496 putouts and 109 errors. He turned 39 double plays.

He was born in Farmington, NH, USA on February 1, 1874, and died on May 23, 1947. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1902 CLE 933174299 1271 2919173 .312
1903 CLE 923143182 2031 418315 .261
1904 CLE 973363576 1160 258466 .226
1905 CLE 702262766 1330 2813213 .292
1906 CLE 932972882 1352 3012318 .276
1907 CLE 651721243 700 197275 .250
1908 CLE 912772362 910 3374614 .224
1909 CLE 42123423 230 130242 .187
1910 CLE 611671236 511 165203 .216
Career 7042229214569 92295 2347926349 .255

On this day & linked events

1874

Born February 1, 1874

Farmington, NH, USA

1947

Died May 23, 1947

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