Bill Harper
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1911)
Bill Harper was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1911 for the St. Louis Browns. Across 2 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 6.75 ERA and 6 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 180 lb
- Died
- 6/17/1951 in Somerville, TN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1911-06-10
- Last Game
- 1911-06-20
Full name: William Homer Harper
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | SLA | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6.75 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6.75 | — | 0 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .693 across their career seasons — 100.0% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | SLA | AL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.00 |
| Away | 1 | 4.0 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 13.50 |
Last 2 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911-06-20 | SLA | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1911-06-10 | SLA | PHA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Last 2 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911-06-20 | SLA | CHW | — | 4.0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1911-06-10 | SLA | PHA | — | 4.0 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri Columbia | Columbia | MO | 1910, 1911 |
Bill Harper: the record in brief
Bill Harper's major league career runs from a debut on June 10, 1911 to a final game on June 20, 1911. Harper's only club in the season tables is the St. Louis Browns. Harper played primarily as a pitcher and switch-hit and threw right-handed. Born on June 14, 1889, in Bertrand, MO, USA, Harper was listed at 180 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. Harper died on June 17, 1951, in Somerville, TN, USA. Bill Harper was the playing name; the full given name is William Homer.
Harper pitched in 2 games, starting 0, and finished with a 0-0 record and 6.75 ERA. Also on Harper's record: 6 strikeouts. The league ERA over Harper's seasons was 3.37, so the 6.75 figure ran 100.1% worse than average. Harper's only pitching season is 1911: 2 games, 6 strikeouts.
The position breakdown shows 2 games, all at pitcher.
The college table lists University of Missouri Columbia in 1910 and 1911.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Harper
- Was Bill Harper a pitcher?
- Yes. Bill Harper pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 6 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Bill Harper hit?
- Bill Harper hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Bill Harper play for?
- Bill Harper played for one team, the St. Louis Browns (1911).
- What were Bill Harper's career stats?
- In 2 games, Bill Harper went 0-0 with a 6.75 ERA, 6 strikeouts, and 8.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Bill Harper play?
- Bill Harper played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bill Harper and how much did he weigh?
- Bill Harper was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 180 pounds.
- What was Bill Harper's career ERA?
- Bill Harper finished with a 6.75 career ERA, going 0-0 with 6 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Bill Harper have?
- Bill Harper recorded 6 career strikeouts.
- Is Bill Harper in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bill Harper has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.