Bill Harris

Born: 12/3/1930 in Duguayville, NB, CAN

Died: 5/27/2011 in Kennewick, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1957-09-27 | Final Game: 1959-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: William Thomas Harris

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Biography

Bill Harris was a professional baseball player born in 1930, who played in Major League Baseball during the late 1950s. His career spanned from 1957 until his final game on September 26, 1959. Primarily serving as a position player, Harris's time in the big leagues was brief, appearing in just 2 games. Over the course of his career, he recorded 1 hit, leading to a batting average of 0.5. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his presence in the major leagues marked a significant achievement for any player of his era, reflecting the competitive nature of baseball during the post-war period. Harris’s playing career took place during a transformative time in baseball history. While he did not achieve extensive statistical success, his journey to the majors is emblematic of the many players who aspired to reach the pinnacle of the sport, facing both the challenges of competition and the evolving landscape of the game. Though his time in the spotlight was limited, Bill Harris remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the dreams and aspirations of countless athletes who strive for a place in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	2	1	0	0	0	8.7	9	3	1	4	3	3.12	0

Career ERA 3.12 vs. league average 3.87 across their career seasons — 19.5% better 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
1957	BRO	NL	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	7.0	9	3	1	3	3.86	—	0.0
1959	LAD	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.7	0	0	3	0	0.00	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.500	0.500	0.500	1.000	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +94.5% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +54.3% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — +27.7% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — +39.8% 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
1957	BRO	NL	1	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1959	LAD	NL	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	2	1	0	3	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1957	BRO	P	1	1	0	2	0	0
1959	LAN	P	1	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2