Greg Harris
Born: 12/1/1963 in Greensboro, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1988-09-19 | Final Game: 1995-08-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Gregory Wade Harris
Biography
Greg Harris, born in 1963, was a professional pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1995. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 45-64 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.98. Harris achieved a total of 605 strikeouts and notched 16 saves, demonstrating his versatility as both a starter and a relief pitcher. His career spanned a period marked by significant changes in baseball, including the rise of power hitting and the increasing importance of specialized relief roles.
Harris was known for his competitive spirit and ability to adapt to various pitching situations, which made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. While he may not have garnered the spotlight enjoyed by some of his contemporaries, his consistent performance and resilience on the mound contributed to the fabric of the game during the late 1980s and early 1990s. His contributions to baseball extend beyond statistics, as he represented the determination and tenacity of pitchers in an era that increasingly emphasized strikeouts and power pitching.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 64 | 243 | 109 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 909.3 | 883 | 402 | 103 | 303 | 605 | 3.98 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | SDP | NL | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 1.50 | - |
| 1989 | SDP | NL | 8 | 9 | 56 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 135.0 | 106 | 39 | 52 | 106 | 2.60 | - |
| 1990 | SDP | NL | 8 | 8 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 117.3 | 92 | 30 | 49 | 97 | 2.30 | - |
| 1991 | SDP | NL | 9 | 5 | 20 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 133.0 | 116 | 33 | 27 | 95 | 2.23 | - |
| 1992 | SDP | NL | 4 | 8 | 20 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 118.0 | 113 | 54 | 35 | 66 | 4.12 | - |
| 1993 | COL | NL | 1 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73.3 | 88 | 53 | 30 | 40 | 6.50 | -3269.4 |
| 1993 | SDP | NL | 10 | 9 | 22 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 152.0 | 151 | 62 | 39 | 83 | 3.67 | - |
| 1994 | COL | NL | 3 | 12 | 29 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 130.0 | 154 | 96 | 52 | 82 | 6.65 | -2913.9 |
| 1995 | MIN | AL | 0 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.7 | 50 | 32 | 16 | 21 | 8.82 | -678.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 243 | 218 | 9 | 26 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 88 | 0.119 | 0.178 | 0.156 | 0.334 | -359.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | SDP | NL | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | SDP | NL | 56 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0.053 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | SDP | NL | 73 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | SDP | NL | 20 | 36 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | SDP | NL | 20 | 31 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 0.129 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | COL | NL | 13 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.050 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | SDP | NL | 22 | 53 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 0.170 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | COL | NL | 29 | 40 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0.175 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | MIN | AL | 7 | 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 | 243 | 109 | 68 | 137 | 11 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | SDN | P | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | SDN | P | 56 | 8 | 12 | 21 | 0 | 2 |
| 1990 | SDN | P | 73 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 | SDN | P | 20 | 20 | 10 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | SDN | P | 20 | 20 | 10 | 21 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | COL | P | 13 | 13 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | SDN | P | 22 | 22 | 13 | 23 | 1 | 3 |
| 1994 | COL | P | 29 | 19 | 8 | 22 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 | MIN | P | 7 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 243 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | MIN | AL | $115,000 |
| 1994 | COL | NL | $1,900,000 |
| 1993 | SDN | NL | $2,025,000 |
| 1992 | SDN | NL | $1,025,000 |
| 1990 | SDN | NL | $715,000 |
| 1989 | SDN | NL | $72,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $5,852,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elon University | Elon | NC | 1983, 1984, 1985 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 7th | 2.0 | 120 | 0 |