Gene Harris
Born: 12/5/1964 in Sebring, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1989-04-05 | Final Game: 1995-06-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Tyrone Eugene Harris
Biography
Gene Harris was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1989 to 1995. Born in 1964, Harris made his Major League debut during a time when the game was experiencing a shift towards more offensive play, yet he carved out a niche as a reliable arm on the mound. Over his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 12-18 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.71, showcasing his ability to compete in a challenging environment.
Harris's tenure in the majors was marked by his versatility and resilience as he contributed not only as a starter but also from the bullpen, accumulating 26 saves throughout his career. With a total of 170 strikeouts, he demonstrated the capacity to miss bats and keep hitters off balance. His contributions to the teams he played for reflected a commitment to the game and an understanding of the intricacies of pitching during a highly competitive era in baseball. Harris's legacy is one of determination and adaptability, traits that resonated with fans and teammates alike during his time in the league.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 18 | 183 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 241.0 | 246 | 126 | 21 | 138 | 170 | 4.71 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | WSN | NL | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 4.95 | - |
| 1989 | SEA | AL | 1 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 33.3 | 47 | 24 | 15 | 14 | 6.48 | -690.1 |
| 1990 | SEA | AL | 1 | 2 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.0 | 31 | 20 | 30 | 43 | 4.74 | -805.9 |
| 1991 | SEA | AL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13.3 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 4.05 | -424.3 |
| 1992 | SDP | NL | 0 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.3 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 19 | 2.95 | - |
| 1992 | SEA | AL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7.00 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | SDP | NL | 6 | 6 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 59.3 | 57 | 20 | 37 | 39 | 3.03 | - |
| 1994 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11.3 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 7.15 | 191.6 |
| 1994 | SDP | NL | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 21 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 8.03 | - |
| 1995 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4.50 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | 2 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 4.26 | -160.4 |
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 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | WSN | NL | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 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 | SDP | NL | 15 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | SEA | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | SDP | NL | 59 | 1 | 0 | 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 |
| 1994 | SDP | NL | 13 | 1 | 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 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | 21 | 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 | 183 | 7 | 17 | 38 | 3 | 1 |
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 | SDN | P | 14 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | SEA | P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | SDN | P | 59 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | DET | P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | SDN | P | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | BAL | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | PHI | P | 21 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 183 |
Salary History
| 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 Career Earnings | $1,794,057 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane University | New Orleans | LA | 1986 |