John Harrell, baseball player, 1969-1969

John Harrell

Born: 11/27/1947 in Long Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-10-01 | Final Game: 1969-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: John Robert Harrell

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Biography

John Harrell was a professional baseball player born in 1947 who played in Major League Baseball for a brief period in 1969. His career spanned just two games, during which he made a notable impact despite the limited sample size. Harrell recorded three hits in his two appearances, culminating in a remarkable batting average of 0.5. In addition to his hitting prowess, he contributed two runs batted in (RBIs) to his team's efforts, showcasing his ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Harrell's playing style was characterized by his versatility as a position player, though he did not hit any home runs or steal bases during his short stint in the majors. His career unfolded during a time when the game was evolving, with the late 1960s marking a transition into a more modern era of baseball. While his time in the league was brief, Harrell's performance remains a testament to the unpredictable nature of baseball careers, where even a short appearance can leave a lasting impression on fans and historians alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2 6 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 2 1 0.500 0.625 0.500 1.125 0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — +101.5% above league average.

Career OBP .625 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — +95.3% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — +35.4% above league average.

Career OPS 1.125 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — +63.2% above 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
1969 SFG NL 2 6 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 2 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 2 2 10 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1969 SFN C 2 2 10 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
West Valley College Saratoga CA 1966