Doc Parker
Harley Park Parker (June 14, 1872 – March 3, 1941) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Chicago Colts (1893, 1895–1896) and Cincinnati Reds (1901). Listed at , , 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 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 21 June 1901, Parker gave up 26 hits in the Superbas' 21–3 win. He umpired in the National League during the season. Parker died in Chicago, at the age of 68. References External links Baseball Reference Retrosheet Chicago Colts players Cincinnati Reds players Major League Baseball pitchers Baseball players from New York (state) 1872 births 1941 deaths 19th-century baseball players Grand Rapids Rippers players Jacksonville Jacks players Grand Rapids Gold Bugs players Minneapolis Millers (baseball) players Buffalo Bisons (minor league) players Grand Rapids Furniture Makers players