Lum Harris, baseball player, 1941-1947

Lum Harris

Born: 1/17/1915 in New Castle, AL, USA

Died: 11/11/1996 in Pell City, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-04-19 | Final Game: 1947-05-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Chalmer Luman Harris

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Biography

Lum Harris was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1941 to 1947. Born in 1915, Harris made his mark in a league that was on the brink of transformation, witnessing the integration of baseball while he was active. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 35-63, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.16. His contributions on the mound included 232 strikeouts and 3 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and provide relief when needed. Harris played during an era characterized by a mix of pre- and post-World War II baseball, where the game was evolving both in terms of player demographics and playing style. While he may not have achieved widespread fame, his resilience and dedication on the field reflected the tenacity of many players of his time who navigated the challenges of the era. His career remains a part of baseball history, serving as a reminder of the diverse talents that contributed to the sport's rich legacy.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
35 63 151 91 46 4 3 820.0 874 379 66 265 232 4.16 0

Career ERA 4.16 vs. league average 3.69 across their career seasons — 12.8% 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
1941 PHA AL 4 4 33 10 5 0 2 131.7 134 70 51 49 4.78 3.94 (-22%) -3086.2
1942 PHA AL 11 15 26 20 10 1 0 166.0 146 69 70 60 3.74 3.57 (-5%) -2859.4
1943 PHA AL 7 21 32 27 15 1 1 216.3 241 101 63 55 4.20 3.50 (-20%) -3266.1
1944 PHA AL 10 9 23 22 12 2 0 174.3 193 64 26 33 3.30 3.57 (+8%) 1044.9
1946 PHA AL 3 14 34 12 4 0 0 125.3 153 73 48 33 5.24 3.59 (-46%) -2442.0
1947 WSN AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 6.3 7 2 7 2 2.84 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
151 268 9 51 5 0 1 16 0 10 63 0.190 0.219 0.220 0.440 -1295.4

Career AVG .190 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 26.4% below league average.

Career OBP .219 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 33.2% below league average.

Career SLG .220 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — 38.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.440 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 36.2% 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
1941 PHA AL 33 40 1 11 1 0 0 2 0 1 10 0.275 — — — — 0.0
1942 PHA AL 26 62 0 10 1 0 0 2 0 0 14 0.161 .253 (-36%) .323 (-50%) .349 (-49%) .672 (-50%) -493.3
1943 PHA AL 32 70 3 12 2 0 0 5 0 4 16 0.171 .255 (-33%) .324 (-33%) .346 (-42%) .671 (-38%) -428.3
1944 PHA AL 23 59 4 10 1 0 0 3 0 4 18 0.169 .261 (-35%) .325 (-32%) .357 (-48%) .683 (-40%) -373.8
1946 PHA AL 34 36 1 8 0 0 1 4 0 1 5 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1947 WSN AL 3 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 151 0 43 166 6 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1941 PHA P 33 0 9 17 1 0
1942 PHA P 26 0 7 31 1 3
1943 PHA P 32 0 9 45 2 6
1944 PHA P 23 0 8 33 1 1
1946 PHA P 34 0 10 36 1 2
1947 WS1 P 3 0 0 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 151