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 |
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 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.