Bubba Harris, baseball player, 1948-1951

Bubba Harris

Born: 2/15/1926 in Sulligent, AL, USA

Died: 1/12/2013 in Nobleton, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-04-29 | Final Game: 1951-05-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 204 lbs

Full name: Charles Harris

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Biography

Bubba Harris, born in 1926, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1948 to 1951. He made his mark in a transitional period for Major League Baseball, just after World War II, when the sport was beginning to evolve with a new generation of players and a shifting competitive landscape. Throughout his time in the league, Harris compiled a record of 6-3, showcasing his ability to contribute effectively on the mound. With an earned run average (ERA) of 4.84, Harris demonstrated resilience and skill in high-pressure situations, finishing his career with 53 strikeouts and 8 saves. His contributions were particularly valuable during a time when bullpens were becoming an essential component of successful pitching staffs. Although his career was relatively brief, Harris's performances left an impression, highlighting the challenges and competitive spirit of baseball during the late 1940s and early 1950s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 3 87 0 0 0 8 186.0 190 100 14 86 53 4.84 0

Career ERA 4.84 vs. league average 4.09 across their career seasons — 18.4% 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
1948 PHA AL 5 2 45 0 0 0 5 93.7 89 43 35 32 4.13 4.10 (-1%) 1391.4
1949 PHA AL 1 1 37 0 0 0 3 84.3 92 51 42 18 5.44 4.12 (-32%) -2888.9
1951 PHA AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 4.0 4 4 5 2 9.00 — 0.0
1951 CLE AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 4.0 5 2 4 1 4.50 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
87 48 4 6 0 0 0 2 0 3 10 0.125 0.176 0.125 0.301 0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 52.4% below league average.

Career OBP .176 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 48.1% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 67.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.301 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 58.3% 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
1948 PHA AL 45 24 4 3 0 0 0 1 0 3 5 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1949 PHA AL 37 24 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1951 PHA AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1951 CLE AL 2 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 87 0 7 45 1 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1948 PHA P 45 0 4 15 1 1
1949 PHA P 37 0 3 27 0 3
1951 PHA P 3 0 0 2 0 0
1951 CLE P 2 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 87