Vic Harris, baseball player, 1972-1980

Vic Harris

Born: 3/27/1950 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-07-21 | Final Game: 1980-10-05

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Victor Lanier Harris

Biography

Vic Harris was a professional baseball player born in 1950, whose career spanned from 1972 until his retirement in 1980. He played as a position player, appearing in a total of 579 games over the course of his career. Harris was known for his versatility and speed on the bases, amassing 36 stolen bases while contributing 121 RBIs and 13 home runs. Despite finishing with a batting average of .217, Harris showcased his determination and skill during an era marked by the transition from the deadball style of play to a more offensive approach in Major League Baseball. Harris excelled in various roles, demonstrating the ability to adapt to the needs of his teams throughout his career. His time in the league was characterized by the growing importance of power and speed, which he embodied during his tenure. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Vic Harris remains a notable figure in the baseball community for his contributions on the field and his representation of the evolving game during the late 1970s.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1959.0 1760.0 361.0 528.0 76.0 28.0 27.0 176.0 162.0 15.0 19.0 0.300 0.361 0.421 0.782

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
579 1610 168 349 57 15 13 121 36 160 281 0.217 0.287 0.295 0.582 -4724.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 212 178 424 500 45 100
3B 55 33 32 60 12 9
OF 199 158 453 7 13 2
SS 35 16 36 66 8 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 211
Third Base 55
Shortstop 35
Left Field 27
Center Field 147
Right Field 35
Designated Hitter 1

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1976 Player of the Week Week of 1976-05-07

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Los Angeles Valley College Los Angeles CA 1969, 1970