Charlie Harris
Born: 10/21/1877 in Macon, GA, USA
Died: 3/14/1963 in Gainesville, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1899-05-26 | Final Game: 1899-10-14
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Charles Jenkins Harris
Biography
Charlie Harris was a professional baseball player born in 1877, who played in the major leagues from 1899 to 1905. During his brief career, he participated in 30 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a position player. Harris recorded 19 hits in his time on the field, achieving a solid batting average of .279, which reflected his capability as a competent hitter during a period characterized by a transition towards more offensive play in baseball.
Although Harris did not hit any home runs throughout his career, he contributed with one RBI and demonstrated his speed on the bases by stealing four bases. His career, which unfolded at the dawn of the 20th century, was marked by the evolving strategies of the game as teams began to recognize the importance of base running and offensive contributions. Although his time in the spotlight was limited, Harris remains a part of baseball’s rich tapestry, representing the early days of the sport as it began to grow in popularity and complexity.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.0 | 40.0 | 3.0 | 14.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.350 | 0.381 | 0.375 | 0.756 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.500 |
| 1943 | 28.0 | 27.0 | 2.0 | 11.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.407 | 0.448 | 0.444 | 0.892 |
| 1944 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 68 | 16 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0.279 | 0.319 | 0.324 | 0.643 | -107.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | BLN | NL | 30 | 68 | 16 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0.279 | -107.7 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 21 | 0 | 13 | 28 | 6 | 2 |
| OF | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | BLN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899 | BLN | 3B | 21 | 0 | 13 | 28 | 6 | 2 |
| 1899 | BLN | SS | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899 | BLN | OF | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 21 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer University | Macon | GA | 1897, 1898, 1899 |