Sonny Harris

Born: 10/19/1914 in Kent, AL, USA

Died: 11/20/1990 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Bats: B | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: James Harris

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Biography

Sonny Harris, born in 1914, is an active position player known for his contributions on the field during a pivotal era in baseball. With a career spanning several decades, Harris has played in 60 games, accumulating 44 hits and driving in 27 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's offense. His batting average of .251 reflects his consistent performance at the plate, while his lone home run signifies a rare power display amidst his primarily contact-driven approach. In addition to his offensive contributions, Harris has demonstrated speed on the bases, evidenced by his single stolen base. As an active player, he continues to engage fans with his determination and skill, embodying the spirit of a competitive athlete in the modern game. His ongoing presence in baseball not only highlights his personal achievements but also serves as a reminder of the rich history and evolution of the sport as he navigates the challenges of contemporary play.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
60	175	26	44	10	4	1	27	1	21	1	0.251	0.338	0.371	0.710	76.4

Career AVG .251 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.

Career OBP .338 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .371 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.710 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — near 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
1934	BBS	NN2	2	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1934	PS	NN2	3	11	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0
1937	CT	NAL	36	107	18	28	8	3	1	18	0	15	1	0.262	.276 (-5%)	.342 (+3%)	.398 (+6%)	.740 (+4%)	76.4
1942	CCB	NAL	7	21	4	10	2	1	0	3	1	2	0	0.476	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	BBB	NAL	12	31	4	5	0	0	0	5	0	3	0	0.161	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	1	12	0	0	1
2B	9	8	20	17	3	4
3B	3	3	3	4	1	0
OF	43	39	67	4	2	1
SS	3	2	5	7	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1934	BBS	3B	1	1	1	1	0	0
1934	BBS	SS	1	1	2	4	0	0
1934	PS	1B	1	1	12	0	0	1
1934	PS	2B	2	2	5	6	1	2
1937	CT	2B	7	6	15	11	2	2
1937	CT	3B	2	2	2	3	1	0
1937	CT	OF	25	22	39	3	2	0
1937	CT	SS	2	1	3	3	3	0
1942	CCB	OF	7	6	8	0	0	0
1942	BBB	OF	11	11	20	1	0	1