About Doc Parker
Lived 1872 – 1941 (aged 68). Doc Parker was an American baseball player.
Harley Park Parker (June 14, 1872 – March 3, 1941) was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Chicago Colts (1893, 1895–1896) and Cincinnati Reds. 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.
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Who was Doc Parker?
American baseball player (1872–1941)
When was Doc Parker born?
Doc Parker was born on 14 June 1872 in Theresa.
When did Doc Parker die?
Doc Parker died on 3 March 1941 in Chicago.
What was Doc Parker's occupation?
Doc Parker was a baseball player.
What nationality was Doc Parker?
Doc Parker was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Doc Parker. https://biography.guide/doc-parker/
MLA: "Doc Parker." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/doc-parker/.
Chicago: "Doc Parker." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/doc-parker/.
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