Ned Harris

Born: 7/9/1916 in Ames, IA, USA

Died: 12/18/1976 in West Palm Beach, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-04-20 | Final Game: 1946-04-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Robert Ned Harris

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Biography

Ned Harris was a professional baseball player born in 1916, who played in the Major Leagues from 1941 to 1946. During his six-year career, Harris established himself as a versatile position player, appearing in 262 games. He recorded 211 hits, showcasing his ability to make contact at the plate with a batting average of .259. His offensive contributions included 16 home runs and 81 runs batted in, as well as 12 stolen bases, reflecting a blend of power and speed that was valuable during his era. Harris played during a transformative time in baseball, as the sport was evolving amidst the backdrop of World War II and the subsequent integration of players into the league. His career, while perhaps overshadowed by some of the era's more prominent stars, contributed to the rich tapestry of the game during a period of significant change. Harris's performance on the field and his resilience during challenging times marked him as a noteworthy figure in baseball history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
5.0	5.0	0	2.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.400	0.400	0.400	0.800

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1941	5.0	5.0	0	2.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.400	0.400	0.400	0.800

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
262	814	107	211	33	14	16	81	12	102	77	0.259	0.342	0.393	0.736	1417.3

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .342 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .393 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — +10.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.736 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — +7.5% 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
1941	DET	AL	26	61	11	13	3	1	1	4	1	6	13	0.213	.262 (-19%)	.332 (-15%)	.373 (-8%)	.705 (-11%)	-124.2
1942	DET	AL	121	398	53	108	16	10	9	45	5	49	35	0.271	.253 (+7%)	.323 (+9%)	.349 (+23%)	.672 (+16%)	1140.9
1943	DET	AL	114	354	43	90	14	3	6	32	6	47	29	0.254	.255 (-1%)	.324 (+6%)	.346 (+4%)	.671 (+5%)	400.6
1946	DET	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0