Bill Harris
Born: 6/23/1900 in Wylie, TX, USA
Died: 8/21/1965 in Charlotte, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1923-04-22 | Final Game: 1938-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: William Milton Harris
Biography
Bill Harris was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1923 to 1938. Born in 1900, Harris made a name for himself during a time when Major League Baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. He played for several teams, showcasing his skills on the mound and contributing to the evolving strategies of the sport. Harris finished his career with a win-loss record of 24-22 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.92, reflecting his ability to compete in an increasingly challenging league.
Throughout his career, Harris recorded 149 strikeouts and secured 8 saves, demonstrating his effectiveness as both a starter and a relief pitcher. His contributions on the field were marked by a solid performance that helped pave the way for future generations of pitchers. Although he may not be as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, Harris played a crucial role in the development of pitching strategies and the competitive landscape of baseball during the late 1920s and 1930s. His legacy is a testament to the dedication and skill required to succeed in the ever-evolving game of baseball.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.0 | 25.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.231 | 0.240 | 0.471 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 26.0 | 25.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.231 | 0.240 | 0.471 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 22 | 121 | 37 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 433.7 | 467 | 189 | 17 | 109 | 149 | 3.92 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | CIN | NL | 3 | 2 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 69.7 | 79 | 40 | 18 | 18 | 5.17 | 190.4 |
| 1924 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | PIT | NL | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 31.0 | 21 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 0.87 | 611.4 |
| 1932 | PIT | NL | 10 | 9 | 37 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 168.0 | 178 | 68 | 38 | 63 | 3.64 | 2871.3 |
| 1933 | PIT | NL | 4 | 4 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 58.7 | 68 | 21 | 14 | 19 | 3.22 | 991.9 |
| 1934 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 28 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 6.63 | -300.2 |
| 1938 | BOS | AL | 5 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 80.3 | 83 | 36 | 21 | 26 | 4.03 | 766.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121 | 123 | 8 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 0.203 | 0.222 | 0.220 | 0.442 | -441.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | CIN | NL | 22 | 17 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.353 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | CIN | NL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | PIT | NL | 4 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1932 | PIT | NL | 37 | 55 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.182 | -441.2 |
| 1933 | PIT | NL | 31 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1934 | PIT | NL | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1938 | BOS | AL | 13 | 28 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.214 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 121 | 0 | 14 | 85 | 4 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | CIN | P | 22 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 2 | 0 |
| 1924 | CIN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1931 | PIT | P | 4 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | PIT | P | 37 | 0 | 2 | 30 | 1 | 0 |
| 1933 | PIT | P | 31 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1934 | PIT | P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | BOS | P | 13 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 121 |