Greg Harris

Born: 11/2/1955 in Lynwood, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-05-20 | Final Game: 1995-09-29

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Greg Allen Harris

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Biography

Greg Harris, born in 1955, had a notable career as a professional baseball pitcher spanning from 1981 to 1995. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era defined by both traditional pitching styles and a gradual shift towards more specialized roles within bullpens. Over his 14 seasons in the majors, Harris compiled a record of 74-90, showcasing his durability and ability to contribute to his teams in various capacities. With a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.69, he demonstrated solid performance on the mound, striking out 1,141 batters and securing 54 saves throughout his career. Harris was known for his versatility, often moving between starting and relief roles, which was a valuable asset during a time when teams began experimenting with their pitching rotations. His career spanned the transition from the late 20th century's emphasis on power hitting to an increasing appreciation for strategic pitching. Harris's contributions to the game were felt across multiple teams, and he left a lasting impression as a reliable pitcher who could navigate the complexities of different game situations. His legacy is one of resilience and adaptability in a changing baseball landscape.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
74	90	703	98	4	0	54	1467.0	1329	601	129	652	1141	3.69	0

Career ERA 3.69 vs. league average 3.96 across their career seasons — 6.9% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1981	NYN	NL	3	5	16	14	0	1	68.7	65	34	28	54	4.46	3.58 (-24%)	-468.6
1982	CIN	NL	2	6	34	10	1	1	91.3	96	49	37	67	4.83	3.86 (-25%)	-873.6
1983	CIN	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	1.0	2	3	3	1	27.00	—	0.0
1984	WSN	NL	0	1	15	0	0	2	17.7	10	4	7	15	2.04	3.81 (+47%)	-
1984	SDP	NL	2	1	19	1	0	1	36.7	28	11	18	30	2.70	3.81 (+29%)	-
1985	TEX	AL	5	4	58	0	0	11	113.0	74	31	43	111	2.47	3.89 (+37%)	3162.7
1986	TEX	AL	10	8	73	0	0	20	111.3	103	35	42	95	2.83	3.97 (+29%)	991.3
1987	TEX	AL	5	10	42	19	0	0	140.7	157	76	56	106	4.86	4.29 (-13%)	-49.0
1988	PHI	NL	4	6	66	1	0	1	107.0	80	28	52	71	2.36	3.73 (+37%)	-352.2
1989	PHI	NL	2	2	44	0	0	1	75.3	64	30	43	51	3.58	3.71 (+3%)	-1336.0
1989	BOS	AL	2	2	15	0	0	0	28.0	21	8	15	25	2.57	3.71 (+31%)	465.9
1990	BOS	AL	13	9	34	30	1	0	184.3	186	82	77	117	4.00	3.86 (-4%)	262.1
1991	BOS	AL	11	12	53	21	1	2	173.0	157	74	69	127	3.85	3.91 (+2%)	1180.6
1992	BOS	AL	4	9	70	2	1	4	107.7	82	30	60	73	2.51	3.75 (+33%)	-521.1
1993	BOS	AL	6	7	80	0	0	8	112.3	95	47	60	103	3.77	4.19 (+10%)	1024.5
1994	BOS	AL	3	4	35	0	0	2	45.7	60	42	23	44	8.28	4.51 (-83%)	-629.6
1994	NYY	AL	0	1	3	0	0	0	5.0	4	3	3	4	5.40	—	-
1995	WSN	NL	2	3	45	0	0	0	48.3	45	14	16	47	2.61	4.45 (+41%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
705	68	7	15	3	2	0	4	0	1	29	0.221	0.232	0.324	0.555	0.0

Career AVG .221 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Career OBP .232 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.

Career SLG .324 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 17.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.555 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 22.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1981	NYN	NL	17	22	1	4	1	0	0	0	13	0.182	—	—	—	—
1982	CIN	NL	35	18	0	3	0	0	3	1	9	0.167	—	—	—	—
1983	CIN	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1984	WSN	NL	15	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1984	SDP	NL	19	8	3	3	1	0	0	0	1	0.375	—	—	—	—
1985	TEX	AL	58	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1986	TEX	AL	73	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1987	TEX	AL	42	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1988	PHI	NL	66	9	2	3	0	1	0	0	2	0.333	—	—	—	—
1989	PHI	NL	44	6	1	1	0	1	1	0	2	0.167	—	—	—	—
1989	BOS	AL	15	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1990	BOS	AL	34	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1991	BOS	AL	53	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1992	BOS	AL	70	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1993	BOS	AL	80	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1994	BOS	AL	35	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1994	NYY	AL	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1995	WSN	NL	45	3	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AVG
1990	ALCS	BOS	1	.000
1984	NLCS	SDN	1	.000
1984	WS	SDN	1	.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
0	1	3	0	0	7.7	15	8	6	7	9.39

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year	Round	Team	L	G	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
1990	ALCS	BOS	1	1	0.3	3	1	0	0	27.00
1984	NLCS	SDN	0	1	2.0	9	7	3	2	31.50
1984	WS	SDN	0	1	5.3	3	0	3	5	0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	703	98	101	228	32	14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1981	NYN	P	16	14	3	7	1	2
1982	CIN	P	34	10	8	13	2	2
1983	CIN	P	1	0	0	1	0	0
1984	MON	P	15	0	1	3	0	0
1984	SDN	P	19	1	2	4	1	0
1985	TEX	P	58	0	8	16	1	4
1986	TEX	P	73	0	7	18	2	2
1987	TEX	P	42	19	14	20	5	1
1988	PHI	P	66	1	5	17	3	0
1989	PHI	P	44	0	2	16	2	0
1989	BOS	P	15	0	2	4	1	0
1990	BOS	P	34	30	23	36	4	1
1991	BOS	P	53	21	11	32	2	0
1992	BOS	P	70	2	3	16	2	0
1993	BOS	P	80	0	8	13	3	1
1994	BOS	P	35	0	1	7	0	1
1994	NYA	P	3	0	0	0	1	0
1995	MON	P	45	0	3	5	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	703

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1995	MON	NL	$235,000
1995	NYA	AL	$200,000
1994	BOS	AL	$1,725,000
1993	BOS	AL	$1,500,000
1992	BOS	AL	$1,400,000
1991	BOS	AL	$1,300,000
1990	BOS	AL	$590,000
1989	PHI	NL	$325,000
1987	TEX	AL	$620,000
1986	TEX	AL	$310,000
Total Career Earnings			$8,205,000