Spence Harris

Born: 8/12/1900 in Duluth, MN, USA

Died: 7/3/1982 in Minneapolis, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-04-14 | Final Game: 1930-06-14

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 145 lbs

Full name: Anthony Spencer Harris

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Biography

Spence Harris was a professional baseball player born in 1900, who played in Major League Baseball from 1925 until his final game on June 14, 1930. A versatile position player, Harris appeared in 164 games during his career, where he showcased a solid batting average of .249. His offensive contributions included 94 hits, 3 home runs, and 46 runs batted in, demonstrating his ability to support his team both as a hitter and an occasional power threat. Additionally, he exhibited speed on the bases, stealing 10 bases throughout his career. Harris played during an era characterized by the transition from the offensive explosion of the Roaring Twenties to the more strategic style of the early 1930s. While he may not have been among the most celebrated players of his time, his consistent presence on the field and his contributions to his teams reflected the gritty determination and competitive spirit of the era. His career, though brief, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the dedication of athletes who played the game before the advent of modern analytics and the explosive home run era that would follow.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
164	377	53	94	15	3	3	46	10	39	33	0.249	0.323	0.329	0.652	-742.9

Career AVG .249 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.

Career SLG .329 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.652 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 14.4% 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
1925	CHW	AL	56	92	12	26	2	0	1	13	1	14	13	0.283	.288 (-2%)	.349 (+10%)	.407 (-17%)	.756 (-5%)	-16.6
1926	CHW	AL	80	222	36	56	11	3	2	27	8	20	15	0.252	.279 (-10%)	.345 (-8%)	.390 (-9%)	.735 (-9%)	-375.6
1929	WSN	AL	6	14	1	3	1	0	0	1	1	0	3	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0
1930	PHA	AL	22	49	4	9	1	0	0	5	0	5	2	0.184	—	—	—	—	-350.7