Bill Harrington, baseball player, 1953-1956

Bill Harrington

Born: 10/3/1928 in Sanford, NC, USA

Died: 1/21/2022 in Garner, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1953-04-16 | Final Game: 1956-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: William Womble Harrington

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Biography

Bill Harrington was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1953 to 1956. Born in 1928, Harrington made his debut during a transitional period in baseball characterized by the tail end of the post-war era, where the game was beginning to see changes in playing styles and strategies. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 5-5, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.03. His contributions to his teams were reflected not only in his ability to start games but also in his effectiveness in late-game situations, evidenced by his three saves. Harrington's career spanned a relatively brief period, yet he made an impact during his time on the mound, accumulating 40 strikeouts. His playing style showcased a blend of traditional pitching techniques prevalent in the 1950s, a time when pitchers relied heavily on their fastballs and breaking balls. While he may not be remembered among the elite pitchers of his era, Harrington's presence on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the hardworking and often overlooked athletes who played the game during that time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 5 58 2 0 0 3 116.3 114 65 9 67 40 5.03 0

Career ERA 5.03 vs. league average 4.03 across their career seasons — 24.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1953 PHA AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 5 3 0 0 13.50 — 0.0
1955 KC1 AL 3 3 34 1 0 0 2 76.7 69 35 41 26 4.11 4.00 (-3%) -762.5
1956 KC1 AL 2 2 23 1 0 0 1 37.7 40 27 26 14 6.45 3.96 (-63%) -728.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
58 24 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 6 0.083 0.185 0.083 0.269 0.0

Career AVG .083 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 68.0% below league average.

Career OBP .185 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 44.4% below league average.

Career SLG .083 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 79.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.269 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 63.2% below 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
1953 PHA AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1955 KC1 AL 34 17 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0.118 — — — — 0.0
1956 KC1 AL 23 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 58 2 7 16 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1953 PHA P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1955 KC1 P 34 1 4 11 0 0
1956 KC1 P 23 1 3 5 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 58