Dave Harris

Born: 7/14/1900 in Summerfield, NC, USA

Died: 9/18/1973 in Atlanta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-04-14 | Final Game: 1934-09-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: David Stanley Harris

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Biography

Dave Harris was a professional baseball player born in 1900, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1925 until his retirement on September 15, 1934. Known for his versatility as a position player, Harris played in a total of 542 games during his career. He compiled a respectable batting average of .281, reflecting his solid hitting ability and consistency at the plate. Over the course of his career, he recorded 406 hits, 32 home runs, and 247 runs batted in, while also showcasing his speed with 28 stolen bases. Harris played during an era that was evolving with the introduction of more dynamic play styles, moving away from the deadball era's focus on small ball tactics. His contributions to the game were significant, particularly in terms of offensive production and his ability to get on base. As a player, Harris exemplified the grit and determination characteristic of athletes in the 1920s and 1930s, making him a noteworthy figure within the baseball community of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
542	1447	243	406	74	33	32	247	28	196	245	0.281	0.368	0.444	0.812	2810.6

Career AVG .281 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .368 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +7.7% above league average.

Career SLG .444 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — +11.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.812 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — +9.7% 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
1925	BSN	NL	92	340	49	90	8	7	5	36	6	27	44	0.265	.288 (-8%)	.349 (-8%)	.407 (-8%)	.756 (-8%)	-579.6
1928	BSN	NL	7	17	2	2	1	0	0	0	0	2	6	0.118	—	—	—	—	0.0
1930	CHW	AL	33	86	16	21	2	1	5	13	0	7	22	0.244	.293 (-17%)	.354 (-13%)	.429 (+8%)	.784 (-1%)	-37.0
1930	WSN	AL	73	205	40	65	19	8	4	44	6	28	35	0.317	.293 (+8%)	.354 (+13%)	.429 (+27%)	.784 (+21%)	-37.0
1931	WSN	AL	77	231	49	72	14	8	5	50	7	49	38	0.312	.276 (+13%)	.338 (+28%)	.388 (+30%)	.726 (+29%)	1418.0
1932	WSN	AL	81	156	26	51	7	4	6	29	4	19	34	0.327	.275 (+19%)	.335 (+19%)	.391 (+38%)	.726 (+29%)	846.6
1933	WSN	AL	82	177	33	46	9	2	5	38	3	25	26	0.260	.270 (-4%)	.329 (+8%)	.377 (+11%)	.707 (+10%)	364.2
1934	WSN	AL	97	235	28	59	14	3	2	37	2	39	40	0.251	.278 (-10%)	.340 (+5%)	.392 (-8%)	.733 (-2%)	0.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1933	WS	WS1	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
1B	6	20	0	0	1
2B	1	0	0	0	0
3B	7	10	10	1	1
OF	381	738	36	30	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1925	BSN	OF	90	217	12	9	3
1928	BSN	OF	6	10	0	2	0
1930	CHA	2B	1	0	0	0	0
1930	CHA	OF	23	46	1	0	0
1930	WS1	OF	59	106	8	2	3
1931	WS1	OF	60	111	4	6	1
1932	WS1	OF	34	66	3	5	0
1933	WS1	1B	6	20	0	0	1
1933	WS1	3B	2	2	1	0	0
1933	WS1	OF	45	79	1	3	0
1934	WS1	3B	5	8	9	1	1
1934	WS1	OF	64	103	7	3	1