Ben Harris

Born: 12/17/1889 in Donelson, TN, USA

Died: 4/29/1927 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-19 | Final Game: 1915-05-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Ben Franklin Harris

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Biography

Ben Harris was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, with his career spanning from 1914 to 1915. Born in 1889, Harris made his mark in a transitional era for the sport, just before the rise of the lively ball and the offensive explosion that would characterize the 1920s. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in a total of 14 games, achieving a record of 7-7 and posting an earned run average (ERA) of 4.04. His skills on the mound were evidenced by his ability to strike out 40 batters and secure one save, reflecting a competitive spirit during a time when pitching was increasingly becoming a critical component of team success. Harris's playing style was emblematic of his era, where pitchers often focused on control and strategy, rather than the overpowering velocity that would later dominate the game. While his career was relatively short-lived, his contributions during this formative time in baseball history helped pave the way for future generations of pitchers who would continue to evolve the role. Despite the limited statistics from his playing days, Ben Harris remains a notable figure in the annals of early baseball, representing the dedication and craft of players who shaped the game in its early years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
7	7	32	14	5	0	1	156.0	180	70	7	41	40	4.04	0

Career ERA 4.04 vs. league average 2.91 across their career seasons — 38.7% 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
1914	KCF	FL	7	7	31	14	5	0	1	154.0	179	70	41	40	4.09	2.93 (-40%)	-2078.6
1915	KCF	FL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2.0	1	0	0	0	0.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
32	45	3	9	1	1	0	2	0	4	15	0.200	0.265	0.267	0.532	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 20.9% below league average.

Career OBP .265 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.

Career SLG .267 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.532 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — 18.9% 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
1914	KCF	FL	31	45	3	9	1	1	0	2	0	4	15	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1915	KCF	FL	1	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	32	0	12	53	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1914	KCF	P	31	0	12	51	1	0
1915	KCF	P	1	0	0	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	32