Gene Harris
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1989-1995)
Gene Harris was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1995 for 6 teams, including the Montreal Expos, a span of 7 seasons. Across 183 career appearances, he went 12-18 with a 4.71 ERA, 170 strikeouts, and 26 saves.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1989-04-05
- Last Game
- 1995-06-24
Full name: Tyrone Eugene Harris
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | MON | NL | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 4.95 | 3.71 (-33%) | -51.3 |
| 1989 | SEA | AL | 1 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 33.1 | 47 | 24 | 15 | 14 | 6.48 | 3.71 (-75%) | -685.4 |
| 1990 | SEA | AL | 1 | 2 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.0 | 31 | 20 | 30 | 43 | 4.74 | 3.86 (-23%) | -799.7 |
| 1991 | SEA | AL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13.1 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 4.05 | 3.91 (-4%) | -423.2 |
| 1992 | SEA | AL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7.00 | 3.75 (-87%) | 0.0 |
| 1992 | SDN | NL | 0 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.1 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 19 | 2.95 | 3.75 (+21%) | 716.4 |
| 1993 | SDN | NL | 6 | 6 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 59.1 | 57 | 20 | 37 | 39 | 3.03 | 4.19 (+28%) | -91.7 |
| 1994 | SDN | NL | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.1 | 21 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 8.03 | 4.51 (-78%) | -374.3 |
| 1994 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11.1 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 7.15 | 4.51 (-58%) | 191.6 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | 2 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 4.26 | 4.45 (+4%) | -159.8 |
| 1995 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4.50 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 12 | 18 | 183 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 241.0 | 246 | 126 | 138 | 170 | 4.71 | — | -1,677 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .167 | .167 | .167 | .333 | 0 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 36.0% below league average.
Career OBP .167 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 49.2% below league average.
Career SLG .167 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 57.7% below league average.
Career OPS .333 vs. league average .722 across their career seasons — 53.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | MON | NL | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | SEA | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | SEA | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | SEA | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | SEA | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | SDN | NL | 15 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | SDN | NL | 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | SDN | NL | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | DET | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | BAL | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 185 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 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
View full game log (368 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 92 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .500 |
| Away | 93 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 92 | 133.0 | 124 | 68 | 67 | 91 | 4.60 |
| Away | 91 | 108.0 | 122 | 58 | 71 | 79 | 4.83 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-06-24 | BAL | BOS | — | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-06-22 | BAL | BOS | — | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995-06-20 | BAL | NYY | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-06-16 | PHI | MIA | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-06-14 | PHI | HOU | — | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-06-02 | PHI | SFG | L | 0.1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995-05-31 | PHI | LAD | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-05-28 | PHI | SDP | L | 0.1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-05-27 | PHI | SDP | — | 0.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995-05-23 | PHI | SFG | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | MON | P | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | SEA | P | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | SEA | P | 25 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 | SEA | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | SEA | P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | SDN | P | 14 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | SDN | P | 59 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | SDN | P | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | DET | P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | PHI | P | 21 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | BAL | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 183 |
Salary History
Gene Harris's recorded salaries total $1,794,057 over 7 seasons, 1989 to 1995. Harris's career, 1989 to 1995, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | BAL | AL | $450,557 |
| 1994 | SDN | NL | $750,000 |
| 1993 | SDN | NL | $155,000 |
| 1992 | SEA | AL | $130,000 |
| 1991 | SEA | AL | $132,500 |
| 1990 | SEA | AL | $108,000 |
| 1989 | MON | NL | $68,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $1,794,057 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane University | New Orleans | LA | 1986 |
Gene Harris: the record in brief
Gene Harris's major league career runs from a debut on April 5, 1989 to a final game on June 24, 1995. Club by club, the record runs the Montreal Expos (1989), the Seattle Mariners (1989 through 1992), the San Diego Padres (1992 to 1994), the Detroit Tigers (1994), the Philadelphia Phillies (1995), and the Baltimore Orioles (1995). Harris is listed as a pitcher at 5'11" and 190 pounds. Harris threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is December 5, 1964, in Sebring, FL, USA. The given name on file is Tyrone Eugene Harris.
Harris went 12-18 with a 4.71 ERA in 183 games, 7 of them starts. Also on Harris's record: 170 strikeouts and 26 saves. The league ERA over Harris's seasons was 4.04, so the 4.71 figure ran 16.6% worse than average. The best win total was 6, in 1993. The most saves in one season was 23, in 1993. In 1993, one of the busiest seasons, Harris posted a 3.03 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.19.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gene Harris
- What years did Gene Harris play?
- Gene Harris played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1995.
- Was Gene Harris a pitcher?
- Yes. Gene Harris pitched in the major leagues, recording 12 wins and 170 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Gene Harris hit?
- Gene Harris hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Gene Harris play for?
- Gene Harris played for 6 teams: the Montreal Expos (1989), the Seattle Mariners (1989–1992), the San Diego Padres (1992–1994), the Detroit Tigers (1994), the Philadelphia Phillies (1995), and the Baltimore Orioles (1995).
- What were Gene Harris's career stats?
- In 183 games, Gene Harris went 12-18 with a 4.71 ERA, 170 strikeouts, 241.0 innings pitched, and 26 saves.
- How much did Gene Harris earn in his career?
- Gene Harris's recorded salaries total $1,794,057 over 7 seasons, 1989 to 1995. Harris's career, 1989 to 1995, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Gene Harris's salary?
- Gene Harris's last recorded salary was $450,557, in 1995. His highest recorded salary was $750,000, in 1994, and his lowest was $68,000, in 1989. The Salary History table lists each season from 1989 to 1995.
- What position did Gene Harris play?
- Gene Harris played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Gene Harris and how much did he weigh?
- Gene Harris was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 190 pounds.
- What was Gene Harris's career ERA?
- Gene Harris finished with a 4.71 career ERA, going 12-18 with 170 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Gene Harris have?
- Gene Harris recorded 170 career strikeouts.
- Is Gene Harris in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gene Harris has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.