Herb Harris
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1936)
Herb Harris was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1936 for the Philadelphia Phillies. Across 4 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 10.29 ERA.
- 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 175 lb
- Died
- 1/18/1991 in Crystal Lake, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1936-07-21
- Last Game
- 1936-08-02
Full name: Herbert Benjamin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 10.29 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 10.29 | — | 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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .754 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | PHI | NL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 7.0 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 10.29 |
Last 4 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936-08-02 | PHI | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-07-31 | PHI | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-07-30 | PHI | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-07-21 | PHI | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 4 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936-08-02 | PHI | STL | — | 1.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-07-31 | PHI | CIN | — | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-07-30 | PHI | CIN | — | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-07-21 | PHI | PIT | — | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | Evanston | IL | 1932, 1933, 1934 |
Herb Harris: the record in brief
Herb Harris played a first major league game on July 21, 1936 and a last one on August 2, 1936. Harris's only club in the season tables is the Philadelphia Phillies. Harris played primarily as a pitcher and both batted and threw left-handed. Born on April 24, 1913, in Chicago, IL, USA, Harris was listed at 6 feet, 1 inch and 175 pounds. Harris's death is recorded on January 18, 1991, in Crystal Lake, IL, USA. Harris's full given name, per the bio, is Herbert Benjamin Harris.
Harris pitched in 4 games, starting 0, and finished with a 0-0 record and 10.29 ERA. Against a 4.59 league ERA for the same seasons, the 10.29 mark was 124.3% worse. Harris's only pitching season is 1936: 4 games, 0 strikeouts.
Before the majors, Harris played college baseball at Northwestern University (1932, 1933, and 1934).
Harris appears at one position only: pitcher, in 4 games.
Frequently Asked Questions about Herb Harris
- Was Herb Harris a pitcher?
- Yes. Herb Harris pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 0 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Herb Harris hit?
- Herb Harris hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Herb Harris play for?
- Herb Harris played for one team, the Philadelphia Phillies (1936).
- What were Herb Harris's career stats?
- In 4 games, Herb Harris went 0-0 with a 10.29 ERA, 0 strikeouts, and 7.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Herb Harris play?
- Herb Harris played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Herb Harris and how much did he weigh?
- Herb Harris was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 175 pounds.
- What was Herb Harris's career ERA?
- Herb Harris finished with a 10.29 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Herb Harris have?
- Herb Harris recorded 0 career strikeouts.
- Is Herb Harris in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Herb Harris has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.