Herb Harris

Born: 4/24/1913 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 1/18/1991 in Crystal Lake, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-07-21 | Final Game: 1936-08-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Herbert Benjamin Harris

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Biography

Herb Harris, born in 1913, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in the late 1930s. He played as a position player in Major League Baseball, making his debut on July 21, 1936. Harris's time in the major leagues was short-lived, as he participated in only four games before concluding his career on August 2, 1936. Despite his limited opportunities, his involvement in the sport during this era highlights the competitive nature of baseball, where numerous players vied for spots on rosters during a time of great transition in the game. During his brief stint, Harris faced challenges typical of many players in that era, marked by the pressure of performing at the highest level. He finished his career without a hit, home run, or run batted in, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. While his statistical achievements may not reflect a lasting impact on the field, Harris's experience serves as a reminder of the many individuals who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	4	0	0	0	0	7.0	14	8	0	5	0	10.29	0

Career ERA 10.29 vs. league average 4.59 across their career seasons — 124.3% 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
1936	PHI	NL	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	7.0	14	8	5	0	10.29	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.754 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1936	PHI	NL	4	1	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	4	0	0	3	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1936	PHI	P	4	0	0	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Northwestern University	Evanston	IL	1932, 1933, 1934