Greg Harris, baseball player, 1988-1995

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

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

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

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