Joe Harris

Born: 2/1/1882 in Melrose, MA, USA

Died: 4/12/1966 in Melrose, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-09-22 | Final Game: 1907-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 198 lbs

Full name: Joseph Lionel White Harris

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Biography

Joe Harris was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1905 to 1907. Born in 1882, Harris played during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, he made a name for himself with a distinctive pitching style that emphasized control and strategic placement over sheer velocity. Despite ending his career with a record of 3-30, Harris showcased his resilience on the mound, finishing with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.35 and accumulating 137 strikeouts. He also recorded 2 saves during his tenure, reflecting his capability to perform in high-pressure situations. While his win-loss record may not reflect a storied career, Harris's contributions during a challenging period in baseball history illustrate the perseverance and dedication of players who laid the groundwork for future generations of pitchers.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	30	45	32	26	1	2	317.0	284	118	5	88	137	3.35	0

Career ERA 3.35 vs. league average 2.66 across their career seasons — 25.7% 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
1905	BOS	AL	1	2	3	3	3	0	0	23.0	16	6	8	14	2.35	2.82 (+17%)	270.8
1906	BOS	AL	2	21	30	24	20	1	2	235.0	211	92	67	99	3.52	2.68 (-32%)	-489.5
1907	BOS	AL	0	7	12	5	3	0	0	59.0	57	20	13	24	3.05	2.50 (-22%)	630.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
45	111	3	18	2	0	0	8	0	4	32	0.162	0.191	0.180	0.371	-485.2

Career AVG .162 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 34.3% below league average.

Career OBP .191 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 37.6% below league average.

Career SLG .180 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 42.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.371 vs. league average 0.622 across their career seasons — 40.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1905	BOS	AL	3	9	0	1	0	0	0	1	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1906	BOS	AL	30	81	2	13	2	6	3	24	0.160	.247 (-35%)	.307 (-38%)	.315 (-41%)	.622 (-40%)	-485.2
1907	BOS	AL	12	21	1	4	0	2	1	7	0.190	—	—	—	—	0.0