Bob Harrison
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1955-1956)
Bob Harrison was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1955 to 1956 for the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 2 seasons. Across 2 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 12.27 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 / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 178 lb
- Died
- 1/11/2023 in Fishers, IN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1955-09-23
- Last Game
- 1956-09-25
Full name: Robert Lee Harrison
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 9.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1956 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 16.20 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.2 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 12.27 | — | 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | BAL | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1956 | BAL | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 1.2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 16.20 |
| Away | 1 | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 9.00 |
Last 2 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956-09-25 | BAL | NYY | — | 1.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955-09-23 | BAL | MIN | — | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
Bob Harrison: the record in brief
Bob Harrison played a first major league game on September 23, 1955 and a last one on September 25, 1956. The team column never changes: it is the Baltimore Orioles from 1955 to 1956. Harrison played primarily as a pitcher and threw right-handed and batted left-handed. Born on September 22, 1930, in St. Louis, MO, USA, Harrison was listed at 5'11" and 178 pounds. The bio records the death on January 11, 2023, in Fishers, IN, USA. The given name on file is Robert Lee Harrison.
Harrison's career pitching line is 0 wins, 0 losses and a 12.27 ERA over 2 appearances. Against a 3.98 league ERA for the same seasons, the 12.27 mark was 208.2% worse.
The position breakdown shows 2 games, all at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bob Harrison
- What years did Bob Harrison play?
- Bob Harrison played in Major League Baseball from 1955 to 1956.
- Was Bob Harrison a pitcher?
- Yes. Bob Harrison pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 0 strikeouts.
- What was Bob Harrison's career ERA?
- Bob Harrison finished with a 12.27 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Bob Harrison have?
- Bob Harrison recorded 0 career strikeouts.
- Is Bob Harrison in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bob Harrison has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Bob Harrison play for?
- Bob Harrison played for the Baltimore Orioles.