Herb Harris
Born: 4/24/1913 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 1/18/1991 in Crystal Lake, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1936-07-21 | Final Game: 1936-08-02
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Herbert Benjamin Harris
Biography
Herb Harris, born in 1913, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in the late 1930s. He played as a position player in Major League Baseball, making his debut on July 21, 1936. Harris's time in the major leagues was short-lived, as he participated in only four games before concluding his career on August 2, 1936. Despite his limited opportunities, his involvement in the sport during this era highlights the competitive nature of baseball, where numerous players vied for spots on rosters during a time of great transition in the game.
During his brief stint, Harris faced challenges typical of many players in that era, marked by the pressure of performing at the highest level. He finished his career without a hit, home run, or run batted in, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. While his statistical achievements may not reflect a lasting impact on the field, Harris's experience serves as a reminder of the many individuals who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if only for a fleeting moment.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 10.29 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 10.29 | 0.0 |
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 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | PHI | NL | 4 | 1 | 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 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | PHI | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | Evanston | IL | 1932, 1933, 1934 |