Chuck Harrison

Born: 4/25/1941 in Abilene, TX, USA

Died: 12/30/2023 in Abilene, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1965-09-15 | Final Game: 1971-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Charles William Harrison

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Biography

Chuck Harrison, born in 1941, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1965 to 1971. Primarily serving as a position player, Harrison appeared in 328 games throughout his career, showcasing his versatility on the field. He recorded a total of 241 hits, along with 17 home runs and 126 runs batted in, culminating in a career batting average of 0.238. Known for his steady presence at the plate, Harrison also contributed with three stolen bases, demonstrating a hint of speed that complemented his overall game. Harrison played during a transitional period in baseball history, navigating the shift from the more traditional styles of play into a new era that embraced power hitting and athleticism. While not always in the spotlight, his contributions to his teams were significant as he provided depth and reliability during his tenure. Following his retirement on September 25, 1971, Harrison's legacy remained as a testament to the hard work and dedication required to thrive in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
328	1012	94	241	43	6	17	126	3	85	147	0.238	0.297	0.343	0.640	-1127.1

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .297 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.

Career SLG .343 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.640 vs. league average 0.681 across their career seasons — 6.1% 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
1965	HOU	NL	15	45	2	9	4	0	1	9	0	8	9	0.200	—	—	—	—	8.0
1966	HOU	NL	119	434	52	111	23	2	9	52	2	37	69	0.256	.248 (+3%)	.309 (+2%)	.376 (+1%)	.685 (+2%)	143.3
1967	HOU	NL	70	177	13	43	7	3	2	26	0	13	30	0.243	.242 (avg)	.306 (-5%)	.357 (-2%)	.663 (-3%)	-140.4
1969	KCR	AL	75	213	18	47	5	1	3	18	1	16	20	0.221	.248 (-11%)	.320 (-14%)	.369 (-20%)	.689 (-17%)	-653.6
1971	KCR	AL	49	143	9	31	4	0	2	21	0	11	19	0.217	.249 (-13%)	.316 (-16%)	.365 (-22%)	.682 (-19%)	-484.4