Harry Truby Explained

Harry Truby
Position:Second Baseman
Bats:Unknown
Throws:Right
Birth Date:12 May 1870
Birth Place:Ironton, Ohio
Death Place:Ironton, Ohio
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:August 21
Debutyear:1895
Debutteam:Chicago Colts
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:July 14
Finalyear:1896
Finalteam:Pittsburgh Pirates
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Batting average
Stat1value:.281
Stat2label:Home runs
Stat2value:2
Stat3label:Runs batted in
Stat3value:50
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Harry Garvin Truby (May 12, 1870 – March 21, 1953), was an infielder in the Major Leagues in 1895 and 1896. Truby played for the Chicago Colts and Pittsburgh Pirates.

In 70 games over two seasons, Truby posted a .281 batting average (73-for-260) with 31 runs, 2 home runs and 50 RBI. He recorded a .944 fielding percentage as a second baseman.