Bubba Harris
Born: 2/15/1926 in Sulligent, AL, USA
Died: 1/12/2013 in Nobleton, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1948-04-29 | Final Game: 1951-05-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 204 lbs
Full name: Charles Harris
Biography
Bubba Harris, born in 1926, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1948 to 1951. He made his mark in a transitional period for Major League Baseball, just after World War II, when the sport was beginning to evolve with a new generation of players and a shifting competitive landscape. Throughout his time in the league, Harris compiled a record of 6-3, showcasing his ability to contribute effectively on the mound.
With an earned run average (ERA) of 4.84, Harris demonstrated resilience and skill in high-pressure situations, finishing his career with 53 strikeouts and 8 saves. His contributions were particularly valuable during a time when bullpens were becoming an essential component of successful pitching staffs. Although his career was relatively brief, Harris's performances left an impression, highlighting the challenges and competitive spirit of baseball during the late 1940s and early 1950s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 3 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 186.0 | 190 | 100 | 14 | 86 | 53 | 4.84 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | PHA | AL | 5 | 2 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 93.7 | 89 | 43 | 35 | 32 | 4.13 | 1706.8 |
| 1949 | PHA | AL | 1 | 1 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 84.3 | 92 | 51 | 42 | 18 | 5.44 | -2888.9 |
| 1951 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4.50 | 0.0 |
| 1951 | PHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | 48 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0.125 | 0.176 | 0.125 | 0.301 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | PHA | AL | 45 | 24 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1949 | PHA | AL | 37 | 24 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1951 | CLE | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1951 | PHA | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 87 | 0 | 7 | 45 | 1 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | PHA | P | 45 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 1949 | PHA | P | 37 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 0 | 3 |
| 1951 | CLE | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951 | PHA | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 87 |