Donald Harris

Born: 11/12/1967 in Waco, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-09-04 | Final Game: 1993-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

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Biography

Donald Harris was a professional baseball player born in 1967 who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1993. Over his career, he appeared in 82 games, where he recorded 24 hits, including 2 home runs and 11 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .205. Known for his speed on the bases, Harris also contributed with 2 stolen bases during his time in the league. Harris's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by evolving offensive strategies and the growing emphasis on power hitting. Although his statistical contributions were modest, his journey through the majors reflects the challenges faced by players in securing their place on rosters amidst fierce competition. After his playing days, Harris remained a part of the baseball community, embodying the spirit of perseverance that defines many athletes of his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
82	117	17	24	3	0	2	11	2	6	36	0.205	0.248	0.282	0.530	-398.9

Career AVG .205 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 20.8% below league average.

Career OBP .248 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.

Career SLG .282 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 27.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.530 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 25.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1991	TEX	AL	18	8	4	3	0	1	2	1	1	3	0.375	—	—	—	—	0.0
1992	TEX	AL	24	33	3	6	1	0	1	1	0	15	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
1993	TEX	AL	40	76	10	15	2	1	8	0	5	18	0.197	.265 (-26%)	.332 (-24%)	.403 (-35%)	.735 (-30%)	-398.9