Doc Parker
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Harley Park Parker was a pitcher
in Major League Baseball
who played from through for the Chicago Colts
(1893, 1895–1896) and Cincinnati Reds
(1901). Listed at 6' 2", 200 lb., Parker threw and batted right-handed. He was born in Theresa, New York
. His younger brother, Jay Parker
, also played in the majors.
In a four-season career, Parker posted a 5–8 record with 24 strikeout
s and a 5.90 ERA
in 18 appearances, including 14 starts
, 13 complete game
s, one shutout
, one save
, and 134 ⅓ innings of work. Parker was responsible for one of the worst pitching performances in Major League Baseball
history. Playing for the Reds against the Brooklyn Superbas on the 21st of June, 1901, Parker gave up 26 hits in the Superbas' 21-3 win. He later umpired
in the National League
during the season.
Parker died in Chicago, Illinois at the age of 68.
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
who played from through for the Chicago Colts
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
(1893, 1895–1896) and Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
(1901). Listed at 6' 2", 200 lb., Parker threw and batted right-handed. He was born in Theresa, New York
Theresa, New York
Theresa, New York may refer to:*Theresa , New York*Theresa , New York...
. His younger brother, Jay Parker
Jay Parker
Jay Parker was a starting pitcher who played briefly for the Pittsburgh Pirates during the season. Listed at 5' 11", 185 lb., Parker batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He was born in Theresa, New York. His older brother, Doc Parker, also pitched in the majors.Little is known about...
, also played in the majors.
In a four-season career, Parker posted a 5–8 record with 24 strikeout
Strikeout
In baseball or softball, a strikeout or strike-out occurs when a batter receives three strikes during his time at bat. A strikeout is a statistic recorded for both pitchers and batters....
s and a 5.90 ERA
Earned run average
In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
in 18 appearances, including 14 starts
Starting pitcher
In baseball or softball, a starting pitcher is the pitcher who delivers the first pitch to the first batter of a game. A pitcher who enters the game after the first pitch of the game is a relief pitcher....
, 13 complete game
Complete game
In baseball, a complete game is the act of a pitcher pitching an entire game without the benefit of a relief pitcher.As demonstrated by the charts below, in the early 20th century, it was common for most good Major League Baseball pitchers to pitch a complete game almost every start. Pitchers were...
s, one shutout
Shutout
In team sports, a shutout refers to a game in which one team prevents the opposing team from scoring. While possible in most major sports, they are highly improbable in some sports, such as basketball....
, one save
Save (sport)
In baseball, a save is credited to a pitcher who finishes a game for the winning team under certain prescribed circumstances. The number of saves, or percentage of save opportunities successfully converted, is an oft-cited statistic of relief pitchers...
, and 134 ⅓ innings of work. Parker was responsible for one of the worst pitching performances in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
history. Playing for the Reds against the Brooklyn Superbas on the 21st of June, 1901, Parker gave up 26 hits in the Superbas' 21-3 win. He later umpired
Umpire (baseball)
In baseball, the umpire is the person charged with officiating the game, including beginning and ending the game, enforcing the rules of the game and the grounds, making judgment calls on plays, and handling the disciplinary actions. The term is often shortened to the colloquial form ump...
in the National League
National League
The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League , is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional...
during the season.
Parker died in Chicago, Illinois at the age of 68.