Tim Harkness

Born: 12/23/1937 in Lachine, QC, CAN

Died: 12/1/2025 in Courtice, ON, CAN

MLB Debut: 1961-09-12 | Final Game: 1964-07-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 182 lbs

Full name: Thomas William Harkness

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Biography

Tim Harkness was a professional baseball player born in 1937, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1964. Primarily known as a position player, he played a total of 259 games during his career, where he recorded 132 hits and 14 home runs. Harkness drove in 61 runs and maintained a batting average of .235, showcasing his contributions to the teams he played for. He also exhibited speed on the bases, finishing his career with 7 stolen bases. Harkness's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the integration of players from diverse backgrounds and the changing dynamics of the game. Although he did not achieve Hall of Fame status, his perseverance and ability to compete at the Major League level highlighted the opportunities available to players during this period. His role in the game serves as a reminder of the many athletes who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, making a lasting impact despite the challenges of the era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
259	562	59	132	18	4	14	61	7	58	118	0.235	0.315	0.356	0.671	-334.4

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Career OBP .315 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .356 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.671 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1961	LAD	NL	5	8	4	4	2	0	0	0	1	3	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1962	LAD	NL	92	62	9	16	2	0	2	7	1	10	20	0.258	.257 (avg)	.326 (+13%)	.393 (-2%)	.719 (+5%)	103.8
1963	NYN	NL	123	375	35	79	12	3	10	41	4	36	79	0.211	.246 (-14%)	.308 (-6%)	.371 (-9%)	.680 (-8%)	-489.1
1964	NYN	NL	39	117	11	33	2	1	2	13	1	9	18	0.282	.250 (+13%)	.312 (+7%)	.377 (-3%)	.690 (+2%)	50.9