Tim Harkness
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1961-1964)
Tim Harkness was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1964 for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets, a span of 4 seasons. In 259 career games, he hit .235 with 132 hits, 14 home runs, and 61 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 182 lb
- Died
- 12/1/2025 in Courtice, ON, CAN
- MLB Debut
- 1961-09-12
- Last Game
- 1964-07-28
Full name: Thomas William Harkness
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 259 | 562 | 59 | 132 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 61 | 7 | 58 | 118 | .235 | .315 | .356 | .671 | -244 |
Career AVG .235 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.
Career OBP .315 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .356 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.
Career OPS .671 vs. league average .704 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | LAN | NL | 5 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1962 | LAN | NL | 92 | 62 | 9 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 20 | .258 | .257 (avg) | .326 (+13%) | .393 (-2%) | .719 (+5%) | 103.8 |
| 1963 | NYN | NL | 123 | 375 | 35 | 79 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 41 | 4 | 36 | 79 | .211 | .246 (-14%) | .308 (-6%) | .371 (-9%) | .680 (-8%) | -398.3 |
| 1964 | NYN | NL | 39 | 117 | 11 | 33 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 18 | .282 | .250 (+13%) | .312 (+7%) | .377 (-3%) | .690 (+2%) | 50.9 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 259 | 562 | 59 | 132 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 61 | 7 | 58 | 118 | .235 | — | — | — | — | -244 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (258 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 127 | 278 | 27 | 64 | 7 | 27 | .230 |
| Away | 131 | 284 | 32 | 68 | 7 | 34 | .239 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964-07-28 | NYN | LAD | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-07-26 | NYN | ATL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-07-26 | NYN | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964-07-25 | NYN | ATL | W | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-07-24 | NYN | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-07-23 | NYN | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1964-07-22 | NYN | CIN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-07-19 | NYN | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964-07-18 | NYN | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-07-17 | NYN | STL | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 199 |
Tim Harkness: the record in brief
September 12, 1961 and July 28, 1964 bracket Tim Harkness's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Los Angeles Dodgers (1961 to 1962) and the New York Mets (1963 through 1964). Harkness played primarily as a first baseman and both batted and threw left-handed. Born on December 23, 1937, in Lachine, QC, CAN, Harkness was listed at 182 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. Harkness's death is recorded on December 1, 2025, in Courtice, ON, CAN. The given name on file is Thomas William Harkness.
The batting record for Harkness: 259 games, 132 hits in 562 at bats, and a .235 average, plus 14 home runs and 61 RBI. The on-base percentage is .315 and the slugging percentage .356, for an OPS of .671. Over the seasons Harkness played, league hitters batted .253; the .235 career figure is 7.2% below that. 1963 was Harkness's biggest home run year, with 10. No season topped the 79 hits of 1963. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .211 in 1963, did not top the league's .246.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tim Harkness
- What years did Tim Harkness play?
- Tim Harkness played in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1964.
- Was Tim Harkness a pitcher?
- No. Tim Harkness was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Tim Harkness hit?
- Tim Harkness hit 14 career home runs with 132 hits.
- What teams did Tim Harkness play for?
- Tim Harkness played for 2 teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers (1961–1962) and the New York Mets (1963–1964).
- What were Tim Harkness's career stats?
- In 259 games, Tim Harkness had 132 hits, 14 home runs, 61 RBI, 59 runs, and 7 stolen bases, with a .235 batting average.
- What position did Tim Harkness play?
- Tim Harkness played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tim Harkness and how much did he weigh?
- Tim Harkness was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 182 pounds.
- How many home runs did Tim Harkness hit each season?
- Tim Harkness's home runs by season: 0 in 1961, 2 in 1962, 10 in 1963, and 2 in 1964. His most in one season was 10, in 1963.
- What was Tim Harkness's career batting average?
- Tim Harkness batted .235 over his career, with 132 hits in 562 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tim Harkness have?
- Tim Harkness drove in 61 runs in his career.
- Is Tim Harkness in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tim Harkness has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.