Bob Harrison
Born: 9/22/1930 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 1/11/2023 in Fishers, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1955-09-23 | Final Game: 1956-09-25
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 178 lbs
Full name: Robert Lee Harrison
Biography
Bob Harrison was a professional baseball player born in 1930, who played as a position player during his brief career from 1955 to 1956. He made his Major League debut amidst a transitional period in baseball marked by the rise of power hitters and the increasing popularity of the sport in America. Despite the excitement surrounding the game, Harrison's playing time was limited; he appeared in just 2 games at the Major League level.
Throughout his time in the league, Harrison did not register any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0 and no stolen bases. While his statistical contributions were minimal, his presence on the roster during this era reflects the depth of talent and the competitive nature of Major League Baseball during the mid-1950s. Harrison's journey through the sport serves as a reminder of the many players who aspired to make their mark in the league, 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 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 12.27 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | 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 | 1.7 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 16.20 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | 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 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | BAL | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956 | BAL | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |