Bill Harris
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Bill Harris was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Stars, the Memphis Red Sox, and the Indianapolis ABCs. In 30 career games, he hit .185 with 12 hits and 4 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
- Catcher
Full name: William Harris
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 65 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .185 | .254 | .200 | .454 | 0 |
Career AVG .185 vs. league average .287 across their career seasons — 35.7% below league average.
Career OBP .254 vs. league average .349 across their career seasons — 27.4% below league average.
Career SLG .200 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 51.5% below league average.
Career OPS .454 vs. league average .761 across their career seasons — 40.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | SLS | NNL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1930 | MRS | NNL | 21 | 40 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .175 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1931 | AB2 | NNL | 8 | 24 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .208 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 30 | 65 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .185 | — | — | — | — | 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 Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 24 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 1 |
Bill Harris: the record in brief
The season rows for Bill Harris begin in 1929. Harris played for the St. Louis Stars (1929), the Memphis Red Sox (1930), and the Indianapolis ABCs (1931). Harris is listed as a catcher. The bio lists the given name William.
In 30 games and 65 at bats, Harris batted .185 with 12 hits, adding 4 runs batted in. Harris got on base at a .254 rate and slugged .200 (.454 OPS). Over the seasons Harris played, league hitters batted .287; the .185 career figure is 35.7% below that. In OPS terms, Harris's .454 stands 40.4% below the league's .761. No season topped the 7 hits of 1930. The best average in the busiest seasons was .208, in 1931.
The position table credits Harris with 24 games at catcher and also lists 1 at first base and 1 at left field. Behind the plate, Harris's fielding totals are 88 putouts, 19 assists and 8 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Harris
- Was Bill Harris a pitcher?
- No. Bill Harris was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Bill Harris hit?
- Bill Harris hit 0 career home runs with 12 hits.
- What teams did Bill Harris play for?
- Bill Harris played for 3 teams: the St. Louis Stars (1929), the Memphis Red Sox (1930), and the Indianapolis ABCs (1931).
- What were Bill Harris's career stats?
- In 30 games, Bill Harris had 12 hits, 4 RBI, and 5 runs, with a .185 batting average.
- What position did Bill Harris play?
- Bill Harris played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- What was Bill Harris's career batting average?
- Bill Harris batted .185 over his career, with 12 hits in 65 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bill Harris have?
- Bill Harris drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Bill Harris in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bill Harris has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.