Bill Harman
Born: 1/2/1919 in Bridgewater, VA, USA
Died: 9/22/2007 in Greenville, DE, USA
MLB Debut: 1941-06-17 | Final Game: 1941-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: William Bell Harman
Biography
Bill Harman, born in 1919, was a professional baseball player who graced the diamond during the early 1940s. His career spanned from 1941 to 1941, a brief period marked by the onset of World War II, which significantly impacted Major League Baseball. Harman played as a position player, appearing in a total of 15 games during his time in the league.
Despite the limited opportunities, Harman's major league career included one hit, which resulted in a batting average of 0.071. He recorded no home runs or runs batted in, and his performance included no stolen bases. While his statistics may not reflect a long-lasting impact on the field, Harman's presence in the game during a tumultuous era is a reminder of the many players whose careers were affected by the global events of their time. His brief stint in the majors exemplifies the challenges faced by athletes during the early years of professional baseball, particularly in the context of the nationwide mobilization for World War II.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 4.85 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 4.85 | -51.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.071 | 0.071 | 0.071 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | PHI | NL | 15 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.071 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | PHI | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941 | PHI | C | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5 |
| Catcher | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville | VA | 1939, 1940, 1941 |