Josh Harrison

Born: 7/8/1987 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-05-31 | Final Game: 2023-07-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Joshua Isaiah Harrison

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Biography

Josh Harrison was a versatile infielder and outfielder who enjoyed a successful career in Major League Baseball from 2011 until his retirement in 2023. Born in 1987, Harrison made a name for himself as a reliable player known for his defensive capabilities and ability to contribute offensively. Over the course of 1,209 games, he accumulated 1,080 hits, including 73 home runs, and drove in 388 runs while maintaining a batting average of .270. His speed on the bases was also notable, as he recorded 91 stolen bases throughout his career, showcasing his aggressive playing style. Harrison was selected as an All-Star twice during his career, reflecting his impact and recognition within the league. He played in a competitive era that emphasized both power and speed, and he consistently demonstrated the ability to adapt his game to the evolving landscape of professional baseball. Known for his hustle and versatility, Harrison effectively played multiple positions, making him a valuable asset to his teams. His contributions to the game have left a lasting impression, particularly among fans who appreciated his work ethic and dedication on the field.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	6	0	0	0	0	5.0	17	11	1	4	2	19.80	0

Career ERA 19.80 vs. league average 4.05 across their career seasons — 388.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	G	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2013	PIT	NL	1	0.3	0	0	0	0	0.00	—	0.0
2022	CHW	AL	3	3.0	9	6	2	2	18.00	—	-
2023	PHI	NL	2	1.7	8	5	2	0	27.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1209	3997	500	1080	218	32	73	388	91	187	662	0.270	0.316	0.396	0.712	-1578.6

Career AVG .270 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — +7.6% above league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .396 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.712 vs. league average 0.727 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
2011	PIT	NL	65	195	21	53	13	2	1	16	4	3	24	0.272	.255 (+7%)	.320 (-12%)	.399 (-6%)	.719 (-9%)	-374.5
2012	PIT	NL	104	249	34	58	9	5	3	16	7	10	37	0.233	.254 (-8%)	.318 (-13%)	.405 (-15%)	.724 (-14%)	-706.1
2013	PIT	NL	60	88	10	22	1	2	3	14	2	2	10	0.250	.253 (-1%)	.317 (-9%)	.396 (+3%)	.714 (-2%)	-46.6
2014	PIT	NL	143	520	77	164	38	7	13	52	18	22	81	0.315	.251 (+26%)	.313 (+11%)	.386 (+27%)	.700 (+20%)	1791.9
2015	PIT	NL	114	418	57	120	29	1	4	28	10	19	71	0.287	.254 (+13%)	.316 (+3%)	.404 (-4%)	.721 (-1%)	-43.6
2016	PIT	NL	131	487	57	138	25	7	4	59	19	18	76	0.283	.255 (+11%)	.321 (-3%)	.417 (-7%)	.738 (-5%)	-670.9
2017	PIT	NL	128	486	66	132	26	2	16	47	12	28	90	0.272	.254 (+7%)	.324 (+4%)	.425 (+1%)	.750 (+3%)	340.9
2018	PIT	NL	97	344	41	86	13	1	8	37	3	18	68	0.250	.247 (+1%)	.318 (-8%)	.409 (-11%)	.727 (-10%)	-681.1
2019	DET	AL	36	137	10	24	7	1	1	8	4	6	27	0.175	.252 (-31%)	.322 (-33%)	.434 (-40%)	.757 (-37%)	-922.3
2020	WAS	NL	33	79	11	22	2	0	3	14	1	6	12	0.278	.244 (+14%)	.321 (+9%)	.417 (avg)	.739 (+4%)	68.2
2021	WAS	NL	90	320	39	94	23	2	6	38	5	25	50	0.294	.243 (+20%)	.317 (+15%)	.410 (+6%)	.727 (+10%)	673.6
2021	OAK	AL	48	185	19	47	10	0	2	22	4	6	25	0.254	.243 (+4%)	.317 (-6%)	.410 (-17%)	.727 (-12%)	673.6
2022	CHW	AL	119	386	50	99	19	2	7	27	2	21	71	0.256	.242 (+6%)	.311 (+2%)	.394 (-6%)	.706 (-3%)	-158.7
2023	PHI	NL	41	103	8	21	3	0	2	10	0	3	20	0.204	.248 (-18%)	.320 (-18%)	.414 (-30%)	.734 (-24%)	-441.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
4	7	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.286

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	SO	AVG
2015	NLWC	PIT	1	3	0	0	1	0.000
2014	NLWC	PIT	1	4	0	2	1	0.500
2013	NLDS1	PIT	2	0	1	0	0	.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
2B	646	580	1029	1500	41	356
3B	338	258	207	574	31	66
OF	149	109	176	8	6	2
P	6	0	0	0	0	0
SS	47	29	37	70	8	13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2011	PIT	2B	6	5	8	16	2	5
2011	PIT	3B	50	46	31	100	6	7
2012	PIT	2B	28	18	34	52	1	5
2012	PIT	3B	14	9	5	16	1	1
2012	PIT	OF	13	10	16	1	0	0
2012	PIT	SS	25	18	26	40	4	6
2013	PIT	2B	11	7	18	24	0	5
2013	PIT	3B	7	3	1	11	1	0
2013	PIT	OF	15	5	7	2	0	1
2013	PIT	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
2013	PIT	SS	4	0	1	1	0	0
2014	PIT	2B	17	13	26	42	1	9
2014	PIT	3B	72	55	42	138	3	15
2014	PIT	OF	50	44	75	4	1	1
2014	PIT	SS	8	4	8	13	1	5
2015	PIT	2B	37	24	45	69	2	21
2015	PIT	3B	72	57	41	136	9	20
2015	PIT	OF	22	15	26	1	3	0
2016	PIT	2B	128	122	262	366	7	97
2016	PIT	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
2017	PIT	2B	83	79	147	212	7	52
2017	PIT	3B	49	37	39	75	4	12
2017	PIT	OF	9	6	13	0	0	0
2018	PIT	2B	87	84	126	209	6	47
2018	PIT	3B	2	0	0	0	0	0
2019	DET	2B	34	34	70	86	0	22
2020	WAS	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
2020	WAS	2B	12	8	10	18	0	4
2020	WAS	3B	10	7	7	10	1	3
2020	WAS	OF	6	4	12	0	0	0
2021	WAS	2B	70	60	110	141	5	36
2021	WAS	3B	11	8	7	14	2	1
2021	WAS	OF	20	16	19	0	2	0
2021	OAK	2B	32	30	37	54	0	12
2021	OAK	3B	12	7	7	16	0	1
2021	OAK	OF	3	3	3	0	0	0
2021	OAK	SS	8	7	2	16	3	2
2022	CHA	2B	90	85	120	186	9	34
2022	CHA	3B	23	20	15	35	4	2
2022	CHA	OF	2	1	0	0	0	0
2022	CHA	P	3	0	0	0	0	0
2022	CHA	SS	2	0	0	0	0	0
2023	PHI	2B	11	11	16	25	1	7
2023	PHI	3B	16	9	12	23	0	4
2023	PHI	OF	8	5	5	0	0	0
2023	PHI	P	2	0	0	0	0	0