Harry Stovey
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Harry Stovey, born Harry Duffield Stowe, was an influential figure in the early days of professional baseball. Known for his speed and power, Stovey was one of the game's first true sluggers and a pioneer in the art of base stealing. His career began in the National Association with the Worcester Ruby Legs, where he quickly established himself

Harry Stovey, born Harry Duffield Stowe, was an influential figure in the early days of professional baseball. Known for his speed and power, Stovey was one of the game's first true sluggers and a pioneer in the art of base stealing. His career began in the National Association with the Worcester Ruby Legs, where he quickly established himself

Career Batting Stats

AA 1880-1893

AVG

.288

Hits

1,775

SB

509

#36 All-Time

OPS

.822

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Skills Scorecard

Contact

A-

Power

B-

Speed

A+

Durability

A-

Range

C

Arm

C-

Career Timeline

1880-1882

Worcester Ruby Legs (NL)

Player

1881

Worcester Ruby Legs (NL)

Manager

1883-1889

Philadelphia Athletics (AA)

Player

1885

Philadelphia Athletics (AA)

Manager

1890

Boston Reds (PL)

Player

1891-1892

Boston Beaneaters (NL)

Player

1892-1893

Baltimore Orioles (NL)

Player

1893

Brooklyn Bridegrooms (NL)

Player

Personal Profile

Born Dec 20th, 1856

Died Sep 20th, 1937

Bats / Throws Right / Right

Height / Weight 5' 11" 175 lbs

Position 1B · OF

Uniform # (none)

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