Roric Harrison
Born: 9/20/1946 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
Died: 9/17/2023 in Houston, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1972-04-18 | Final Game: 1978-07-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Roric Edward Harrison
Biography
Roric Harrison was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1946, who played in Major League Baseball from 1972 until his retirement on July 23, 1978. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 30-35 and recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 4.24. Harrison struck out a total of 319 batters and notched 10 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a reliever during an era characterized by a transition in pitching styles and strategies.
Harrison's playing career unfolded during a time when Major League Baseball was evolving, with an increased emphasis on specialized roles for pitchers and a growing focus on strikeouts as a measure of effectiveness. His ability to strike out batters and contribute from the bullpen made him a valuable asset to his teams. While he may not have achieved the same level of recognition as some of his contemporaries, Harrison's contributions to the game during the 1970s reflected the shifting dynamics of baseball and the importance of reliable pitching in the success of a team.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 35 | 140 | 70 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 590.0 | 590 | 278 | 45 | 257 | 319 | 4.24 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | BAL | AL | 3 | 4 | 39 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 94.0 | 68 | 24 | 34 | 62 | 2.30 | 1664.3 |
| 1973 | ATL | NL | 11 | 8 | 38 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 177.3 | 161 | 82 | 98 | 130 | 4.16 | -743.3 |
| 1974 | ATL | NL | 6 | 11 | 20 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 126.0 | 148 | 66 | 49 | 46 | 4.71 | -2252.2 |
| 1975 | ATL | NL | 3 | 4 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 54.7 | 58 | 29 | 19 | 22 | 4.77 | -1076.4 |
| 1975 | CLE | AL | 7 | 7 | 19 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 126.0 | 137 | 67 | 46 | 52 | 4.79 | -549.5 |
| 1978 | MIN | AL | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 18 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 7.50 | -144.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 141 | 124 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 53 | 0.121 | 0.168 | 0.290 | 0.458 | -547.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | BAL | AL | 39 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.118 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | ATL | NL | 39 | 54 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 0.056 | -547.1 |
| 1974 | ATL | NL | 20 | 38 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0.184 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | ATL | NL | 15 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | CLE | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | MIN | AL | 9 | 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 | 140 | 70 | 38 | 63 | 5 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | BAL | P | 39 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | ATL | P | 38 | 22 | 13 | 18 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | ATL | P | 20 | 20 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | ATL | P | 15 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | CLE | P | 19 | 19 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 2 |
| 1978 | MIN | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 140 |