Terry Harper

Born: 8/19/1955 in Douglasville, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-09-12 | Final Game: 1987-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Terry Joe Harper

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Biography

Terry Harper, born in 1955, was a professional baseball player who had a notable career as a position player from 1980 to 1987. Over the course of 540 games in Major League Baseball, he accumulated 371 hits, including 36 home runs and 180 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .253. Known for his speed on the bases, Harper also recorded 37 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game both offensively and defensively. Harper's playing style was characterized by his versatility and hustle, traits that endeared him to fans and teammates alike. He played during a transformative era in baseball, marked by changes in player fitness and strategy, which influenced how the game was played. While often overshadowed by his contemporaries, Harper's contributions to his teams were significant, and his determination on the field left a lasting impression in the world of baseball. After retiring on October 2, 1987, Harper's legacy continued to live on through the memories of those who witnessed his spirited play.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
540	1467	147	371	55	5	36	180	37	144	248	0.253	0.321	0.371	0.692	-654.8

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .321 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .371 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.692 vs. league average 0.716 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
1980	ATL	NL	21	54	3	10	2	1	0	3	2	6	5	0.185	.264 (-30%)	.326 (-15%)	.387 (-33%)	.714 (-25%)	-209.5
1981	ATL	NL	40	73	9	19	1	0	2	8	5	11	17	0.260	.255 (+2%)	.320 (+10%)	.368 (-3%)	.688 (+3%)	69.1
1982	ATL	NL	48	150	16	43	3	0	2	16	7	14	28	0.287	.261 (+10%)	.324 (+7%)	.388 (-11%)	.712 (-3%)	-25.8
1983	ATL	NL	80	201	19	53	13	1	3	26	6	20	43	0.264	.260 (+1%)	.324 (+2%)	.389 (-2%)	.714 (avg)	17.8
1984	ATL	NL	40	102	4	16	3	1	0	8	4	4	21	0.157	.259 (-40%)	.322 (-40%)	.384 (-46%)	.707 (-43%)	-762.7
1985	ATL	NL	138	492	58	130	15	2	17	72	9	44	76	0.264	.257 (+3%)	.323 (+1%)	.390 (+4%)	.714 (+3%)	294.5
1986	ATL	NL	106	265	26	68	12	0	8	30	3	29	39	0.257	.257 (avg)	.325 (+1%)	.395 (-1%)	.720 (avg)	36.9
1987	DET	AL	31	64	4	13	3	0	3	10	1	9	8	0.203	.262 (-23%)	.331 (-9%)	.415 (-6%)	.746 (-7%)	-77.2
1987	PIT	NL	36	66	8	19	3	0	1	7	0	7	11	0.288	.262 (+9%)	.331 (+8%)	.415 (-9%)	.746 (-2%)	-77.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1982	NLCS	ATL	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	423	351	649	29	17	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1980	ATL	OF	18	13	30	0	1	0
1981	ATL	OF	27	13	38	2	1	1
1982	ATL	OF	41	36	74	4	1	1
1983	ATL	OF	60	46	95	5	5	0
1984	ATL	OF	29	24	60	3	0	0
1985	ATL	OF	131	124	215	10	5	0
1986	ATL	OF	83	65	92	5	3	0
1987	DET	OF	14	12	20	0	1	0
1987	PIT	OF	20	18	25	0	0	0