Bob Harris, baseball player, 1938-1942

Bob Harris

Born: 5/1/1915 in Gillette, WY, USA

Died: 8/9/1989 in North Platte, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-09-19 | Final Game: 1942-09-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Robert Arthur Harris

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Biography

Bob Harris, born in 1915, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1938 to 1942. Playing during a transitional time in baseball history, Harris took the mound at a time when the game was evolving, with the onset of World War II influencing player availability and team compositions. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 30 wins and 52 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.96. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded 205 strikeouts, alongside contributing to his teams with 2 saves. Harris's playing style reflected the challenges of his era, characterized by a competitive spirit and a dedication to the craft of pitching. While his win-loss record may not fully reflect his talent, his contributions on the mound were significant to the teams he played for. As a member of the baseball community during the late 1930s and early 1940s, he navigated the complexities of a sport facing external pressures, including the looming impact of global events. Harris remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the dedication and resilience of players during a pivotal era in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
30 52 127 89 26 4 2 646.0 770 356 58 294 205 4.96 0

Career ERA 4.96 vs. league average 4.07 across their career seasons — 22.0% 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
1938 DET AL 1 0 3 1 1 0 0 10.0 14 8 4 7 7.20 4.35 (-66%) 364.4
1939 DET AL 1 1 5 1 0 0 0 18.0 18 8 8 9 4.00 4.28 (+7%) -906.5
1939 SLA AL 3 12 28 16 6 0 0 126.0 162 80 71 48 5.71 4.28 (-33%) -740.6
1940 SLA AL 11 15 35 28 8 1 1 193.7 225 106 85 49 4.93 4.21 (-17%) -6347.4
1941 SLA AL 12 14 34 29 9 2 1 186.7 237 108 85 57 5.21 3.94 (-32%) -4416.4
1942 SLA AL 1 5 6 6 0 0 0 33.7 37 21 17 9 5.61 3.57 (-57%) -645.1
1942 PHA AL 1 5 16 8 2 1 0 78.0 77 25 24 26 2.88 3.57 (+19%) -194.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
128 202 15 39 4 2 0 12 0 14 43 0.193 0.245 0.233 0.478 -711.0

Career AVG .193 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 27.4% below league average.

Career OBP .245 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 26.7% below league average.

Career SLG .233 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 38.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.478 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 33.1% 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
1938 DET AL 3 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1939 DET AL 5 5 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.400 — — — — 0.0
1939 SLA AL 29 37 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 4 8 0.189 — — — — 0.0
1940 SLA AL 35 60 6 15 2 2 0 5 0 4 15 0.250 .267 (-6%) .335 (-11%) .387 (-10%) .722 (-11%) -124.7
1941 SLA AL 34 61 3 7 1 0 0 6 0 4 11 0.115 .262 (-56%) .332 (-49%) .373 (-65%) .705 (-57%) -586.4
1942 SLA AL 6 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1942 PHA AL 16 26 1 7 1 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.269 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 127 0 35 132 4 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1938 DET P 3 0 2 3 0 0
1939 DET P 5 0 0 3 0 1
1939 SLA P 28 0 8 32 2 4
1940 SLA P 35 0 10 36 1 1
1941 SLA P 34 0 10 27 1 2
1942 SLA P 6 0 0 4 0 0
1942 PHA P 16 0 5 27 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 127