Mickey Harris
Born: 1/30/1917 in New York, NY, USA
Died: 4/15/1971 in Farmington, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1940-04-23 | Final Game: 1952-09-03
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Maurice Charles Harris
Biography
Mickey Harris, born in 1917, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1940 to 1952. He made a notable impact in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the tail end of the deadball era into a more offensive-minded period. Over the course of his career, Harris compiled a record of 59-71, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.18. He showcased his ability to strike out batters, finishing with 534 strikeouts and securing 21 saves, highlighting his effectiveness as both a starter and a reliever.
Harris's career included one All-Star selection, marking him as a standout player in his era. His contributions on the mound were significant in a league that was becoming increasingly competitive and dynamic. Though his win-loss record may not fully reflect his talents, Harris's skills and perseverance earned him a respected place in baseball history, as he navigated the challenges of a changing sport during his years in the majors.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | 71 | 271 | 109 | 42 | 2 | 21 | 1050.0 | 1097 | 488 | 79 | 455 | 534 | 4.18 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | BOS | AL | 4 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 68.3 | 83 | 38 | 26 | 36 | 5.00 | -728.9 |
| 1941 | BOS | AL | 8 | 14 | 35 | 22 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 194.0 | 189 | 70 | 86 | 111 | 3.25 | 3073.8 |
| 1946 | BOS | AL | 17 | 9 | 34 | 30 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 222.7 | 236 | 90 | 76 | 131 | 3.64 | 783.2 |
| 1947 | BOS | AL | 5 | 4 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 51.7 | 42 | 14 | 23 | 35 | 2.44 | 853.9 |
| 1948 | BOS | AL | 7 | 10 | 20 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 113.7 | 120 | 67 | 59 | 42 | 5.30 | -1533.0 |
| 1949 | BOS | AL | 2 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 37.7 | 53 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 5.02 | -339.6 |
| 1949 | WSN | AL | 2 | 12 | 23 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 129.0 | 151 | 74 | 55 | 54 | 5.16 | - |
| 1950 | WSN | AL | 5 | 9 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 98.0 | 93 | 52 | 46 | 41 | 4.78 | - |
| 1951 | WSN | AL | 6 | 8 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 87.3 | 87 | 37 | 43 | 47 | 3.81 | - |
| 1952 | CLE | AL | 3 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 46.7 | 42 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 4.63 | -928.6 |
| 1952 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 271 | 288 | 40 | 54 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 60 | 82 | 0.188 | 0.328 | 0.205 | 0.532 | -479.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | BOS | AL | 13 | 22 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | BOS | AL | 35 | 55 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 25 | 0.109 | -277.7 |
| 1946 | BOS | AL | 34 | 78 | 11 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 21 | 0.231 | -201.6 |
| 1947 | BOS | AL | 15 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.417 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | BOS | AL | 20 | 32 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 0.062 | 0.0 |
| 1949 | BOS | AL | 7 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 1949 | WSN | AL | 23 | 39 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 0.205 | 0.0 |
| 1950 | WSN | AL | 53 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0.235 | 0.0 |
| 1951 | WSN | AL | 41 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | CLE | AL | 29 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | WSN | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | WS | BOS | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9.7 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3.72 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | WS | BOS | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9.7 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3.72 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 271 | 0 | 40 | 151 | 8 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | BOS | P | 13 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941 | BOS | P | 35 | 0 | 5 | 32 | 1 | 0 |
| 1946 | BOS | P | 34 | 0 | 11 | 29 | 1 | 2 |
| 1947 | BOS | P | 15 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1948 | BOS | P | 20 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| 1949 | BOS | P | 7 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 1949 | WS1 | P | 23 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 1950 | WS1 | P | 53 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1951 | WS1 | P | 41 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| 1952 | CLE | P | 29 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1952 | WS1 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 271 |