Bill Harris, baseball player, 1923-1938

Bill Harris

Born: 6/23/1900 in Wylie, TX, USA

Died: 8/21/1965 in Charlotte, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-04-22 | Final Game: 1938-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: William Milton Harris

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Biography

Bill Harris was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1923 to 1938. Born in 1900, Harris made a name for himself during a time when Major League Baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. He played for several teams, showcasing his skills on the mound and contributing to the evolving strategies of the sport. Harris finished his career with a win-loss record of 24-22 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.92, reflecting his ability to compete in an increasingly challenging league. Throughout his career, Harris recorded 149 strikeouts and secured 8 saves, demonstrating his effectiveness as both a starter and a relief pitcher. His contributions on the field were marked by a solid performance that helped pave the way for future generations of pitchers. Although he may not be as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, Harris played a crucial role in the development of pitching strategies and the competitive landscape of baseball during the late 1920s and 1930s. His legacy is a testament to the dedication and skill required to succeed in the ever-evolving game of baseball.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
26.0 25.0 4.0 5.0 1.0 0 0 2.0 1.0 0 0 0.200 0.231 0.240 0.471

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1937 26.0 25.0 4.0 5.0 1.0 0 0 2.0 1.0 0 0 0.200 0.231 0.240 0.471

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
24 22 121 37 13 2 8 433.7 467 189 17 109 149 3.92 0

Career ERA 3.92 vs. league average 4.12 across their career seasons — near 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
1923 CIN NL 3 2 22 3 1 0 0 69.7 79 40 18 18 5.17 4.03 (-28%) 91.1
1924 CIN NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 7.0 10 7 2 5 9.00 — 0.0
1931 PIT NL 2 2 4 4 3 1 0 31.0 21 3 9 10 0.87 4.10 (+79%) 573.5
1932 PIT NL 10 9 37 17 4 0 2 168.0 178 68 38 63 3.64 4.13 (+12%) 2174.7
1933 PIT NL 4 4 31 0 0 0 5 58.7 68 21 14 19 3.22 3.86 (+16%) 897.2
1934 PIT NL 0 0 11 2 0 0 0 19.0 28 14 7 8 6.63 4.29 (-55%) -342.7
1938 BOS AL 5 5 13 11 5 1 1 80.3 83 36 21 26 4.03 4.35 (+7%) 554.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
121 123 8 25 2 0 0 13 0 3 16 0.203 0.222 0.220 0.442 -429.9

Career AVG .203 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 26.7% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 34.6% below league average.

Career SLG .220 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 43.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.442 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 39.4% 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
1923 CIN NL 22 17 0 6 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0.353 — — — — 0.0
1924 CIN NL 3 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1931 PIT NL 4 11 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1932 PIT NL 37 55 3 10 2 0 0 4 0 0 9 0.182 .275 (-34%) .335 (-46%) .391 (-44%) .726 (-45%) -429.9
1933 PIT NL 31 9 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1934 PIT NL 11 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1938 BOS AL 13 28 4 6 0 0 0 5 0 1 3 0.214 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 121 0 14 85 4 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1923 CIN P 22 0 4 17 2 0
1924 CIN P 3 0 0 3 1 0
1931 PIT P 4 0 2 7 0 0
1932 PIT P 37 0 2 30 1 0
1933 PIT P 31 0 3 9 0 1
1934 PIT P 11 0 1 5 0 0
1938 BOS P 13 0 2 14 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 121