Terry Harmon
Born: 4/12/1944 in Toledo, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1967-07-23 | Final Game: 1977-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Terry Walter Harmon
Biography
Terry Harmon was a professional baseball player born in 1944, who played in Major League Baseball from 1967 until his retirement in 1977. Harmon primarily served as a position player, appearing in a total of 547 games during his career. Known for his versatility on the field, he contributed significantly to his teams with a career batting average of .233, accumulating 262 hits, 4 home runs, and 72 RBIs. His speed on the bases was evident as he recorded 17 stolen bases throughout his time in the league.
Playing in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approaches of the late 1960s and 1970s, Harmon was part of a changing landscape in baseball. While not a superstar in terms of power numbers, his contributions were valuable as a reliable bench player and utility infielder. Harmon’s career reflected the grit and determination of many players of his time who played crucial roles on teams without always receiving the spotlight. His legacy is remembered by those who appreciate the depth and versatility that role players bring to the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 547 | 1125 | 164 | 262 | 31 | 12 | 4 | 72 | 17 | 117 | 175 | 0.233 | 0.311 | 0.292 | 0.604 | -2101.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | PHI | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | PHI | NL | 87 | 201 | 25 | 48 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 22 | 31 | 0.239 | -331.6 |
| 1970 | PHI | NL | 71 | 129 | 16 | 32 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 22 | 0.248 | -235.2 |
| 1971 | PHI | NL | 79 | 221 | 27 | 45 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 20 | 45 | 0.204 | -878.1 |
| 1972 | PHI | NL | 73 | 218 | 35 | 62 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 3 | 29 | 28 | 0.284 | 518.4 |
| 1973 | PHI | NL | 72 | 148 | 17 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 14 | 0.209 | -690.3 |
| 1974 | PHI | NL | 27 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | PHI | NL | 48 | 72 | 14 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 13 | 0.181 | -287.5 |
| 1976 | PHI | NL | 42 | 61 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 0.295 | 42.4 |
| 1977 | PHI | NL | 46 | 60 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0.183 | -239.7 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | NLCS | PHI | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 237 | 148 | 418 | 496 | 10 | 118 |
| 3B | 22 | 7 | 6 | 20 | 5 | 1 |
| SS | 183 | 105 | 190 | 377 | 21 | 71 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | PHI | 2B | 19 | 12 | 37 | 45 | 1 | 11 |
| 1969 | PHI | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | PHI | SS | 38 | 36 | 57 | 123 | 6 | 31 |
| 1970 | PHI | 2B | 14 | 10 | 26 | 24 | 0 | 6 |
| 1970 | PHI | 3B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | PHI | SS | 35 | 18 | 37 | 56 | 1 | 10 |
| 1971 | PHI | 1B | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | PHI | 2B | 58 | 49 | 122 | 166 | 4 | 39 |
| 1971 | PHI | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | PHI | SS | 9 | 6 | 12 | 24 | 3 | 5 |
| 1972 | PHI | 2B | 50 | 41 | 106 | 136 | 1 | 31 |
| 1972 | PHI | 3B | 5 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| 1972 | PHI | SS | 15 | 5 | 9 | 20 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | PHI | 2B | 43 | 30 | 88 | 74 | 2 | 20 |
| 1973 | PHI | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | PHI | SS | 19 | 5 | 12 | 29 | 1 | 6 |
| 1974 | PHI | 2B | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | PHI | SS | 7 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1975 | PHI | 2B | 7 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1975 | PHI | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | PHI | SS | 25 | 20 | 30 | 58 | 1 | 8 |
| 1976 | PHI | 2B | 13 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 1 | 2 |
| 1976 | PHI | 3B | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | PHI | SS | 19 | 7 | 16 | 32 | 2 | 4 |
| 1977 | PHI | 2B | 28 | 3 | 27 | 28 | 1 | 8 |
| 1977 | PHI | 3B | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | PHI | SS | 16 | 7 | 8 | 32 | 5 | 6 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Second Base | 235 |
| Third Base | 23 |
| Shortstop | 184 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio University | Athens | OH | 1964, 1965, 1966 |