Doc Parker

For fictional character, see Monte 'Doc' Parker.

Doc Parker
Pitcher
Born: June 14, 1872(1872-06-14) Theresa, New York
Died: March 3, 1941(1941-03-03) (aged 68) Chicago, Illinois
Batted: Right	Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 11, 1893 for the Chicago Colts
Last MLB appearance
June 21, 1901 for the Cincinnati Reds
Career statistics
Win-loss record	5-8
Earned run average	5.90
Strikeouts	24
Teams
Chicago Colts (1893, 1895-1896) Cincinnati Reds (1901)

Harley Park Parker (June 14, 1872 – March 3, 1941) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1893 through 1901 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 strikeouts and a 5.90 ERA in 18 appearances, including 14 starts, 13 complete games, 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.^[1] He later umpired in the National League during the 1911 season.

Parker died in Chicago, Illinois at the age of 68.

References

1. ^ Mackin, Bob, "The Unofficial Guide to Baseball's Most Unusual Records", Greystone Books, 2004.

External links

• Baseball Reference
• Retrosheet

Persondata
Name	Parker, Doc
Alternative names
Short description	American baseball player
Date of birth	June 14, 1872
Place of birth	Theresa, New York
Date of death	March 3, 1941
Place of death	Chicago, Illinois