John Harris, baseball player, 1979-1981

John Harris

Born: 9/13/1954 in Portland, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1979-09-26 | Final Game: 1981-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: John Thomas Harris

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Biography

John Harris, born in 1954, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Playing primarily as a position player, Harris's career spanned from 1979 to October 3, 1981. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 56 games, showcasing his skills at the plate with a total of 31 hits. His offensive contributions included 5 home runs and 16 runs batted in, culminating in a batting average of .258. Despite not being known for his speed on the bases, as evidenced by 0 stolen bases, Harris provided power and consistency during his time in the league. Harris played in an era marked by significant shifts in baseball, including the transition from the dominance of pitching seen in the late 1960s to the rising offensive output of the 1980s. While he may not have reached the heights of stardom, his contributions as a role player were valuable to the teams he played for during his brief but impactful career. His legacy remains a testament to the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of the game during this transformative period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
56 120 13 31 8 0 5 16 0 10 15 0.258 0.313 0.450 0.763 -42.5

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .313 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .450 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — +16.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.763 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — +7.0% 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
1979 LAA AL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1980 LAA AL 19 41 8 12 5 0 2 7 0 7 4 0.293 — — — — 0.0
1981 LAA AL 36 77 5 19 3 0 3 9 0 3 11 0.247 .255 (-4%) .320 (-14%) .368 (+9%) .688 (-2%) -42.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 22 14 140 7 2 13
OF 13 12 14 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1979 CAL 1B 1 0 6 0 0 0
1980 CAL 1B 10 8 56 2 0 4
1980 CAL OF 3 3 7 1 0 0
1981 CAL 1B 11 6 78 5 2 9
1981 CAL OF 10 9 7 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 22
Left Field 13
Designated Hitter 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Lubbock Christian University Lubbock TX 1974, 1975, 1976