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Athletics Franchise · 1902–1911

Topsy Hartsel

Outfield10 seasons1902–1911

Biography

Topsy Hartsel was a Major League Baseball outfielder, born June 26, 1874 in Polk, OH. A left-handed hitter listed at 5' 5" and 155 pounds, Topsy Hartsel debuted on September 14, 1898 and last played on September 30, 1911.

Over 1358 major-league games, Topsy Hartsel batted .276 with 1336 hits, 31 home runs, and 341 RBI in 4848 at-bats.

Every one of Topsy's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born

June 26, 1874

Birthplace

Polk, OH

Position

Outfielder

Bats / Throws

Left / Left

Height / Weight

5' 5", 155 lb

MLB Debut

September 14, 1898

Final Game

September 30, 1911

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1358 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
1358	4848	826	1336	182	92	31	341	837		.276	.384	.370	.754

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1898	Louisville Colonels	22	71	23	0	9	.324
1899	Louisville Colonels	30	75	18	1	7	.240
1900	Cincinnati Reds	18	64	21	2	5	.328
1901	Chicago Orphans	140	558	187	7	54	.335
1902	Philadelphia Athletics	137	545	154	5	58	.283
1903	Philadelphia Athletics	98	373	116	5	26	.311
1904	Philadelphia Athletics	147	534	135	2	25	.253
1905	Philadelphia Athletics	150	538	148	0	28	.275
1906	Philadelphia Athletics	144	533	136	1	30	.255
1907	Philadelphia Athletics	143	507	142	3	29	.280
1908	Philadelphia Athletics	129	460	112	4	29	.243
1909	Philadelphia Athletics	84	267	72	1	18	.270
1910	Philadelphia Athletics	90	285	63	0	22	.221
1911	Philadelphia Athletics	26	38	9	0	1	.237

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Topsy Hartsel appears across the 1902-1911 seasons (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Topsy Hartsel played 1148 games with 1087 hits and 266 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Topsy Hartsel.

Harry Davis Eddie Plank Danny Murphy Chief Bender Doc Powers Socks Seybold Ossee Schrecongost Eddie Collins Sr.

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Topsy Hartsel play?

Topsy Hartsel was an outfielder who batted left-handed and threw left-handed.

When did Topsy Hartsel play for the Athletics?

Topsy Hartsel appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1902-1911.

Where was Topsy Hartsel born?

Topsy Hartsel was born on June 26, 1874 in Polk, OH.

What were Topsy Hartsel's MLB career stats?

Over 1358 MLB games, Topsy Hartsel hit .276 with 1336 hits, 31 home runs, and 341 RBI.

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