Slim Harriss, baseball player, 1920-1928

Slim Harriss

Born: 12/11/1897 in Brownwood, TX, USA

Died: 9/19/1963 in Temple, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-04-19 | Final Game: 1928-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: William Jennings Bryan Harriss

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Biography

Slim Harriss was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1920 to 1928, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-oriented game of the late 1920s. Born in 1897, Harriss made his mark in Major League Baseball with a record of 95 wins and 135 losses, showcasing his durability and competitiveness on the mound. Over the course of his career, he posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.25, which reflected the challenges pitchers faced during an era that saw an increase in offensive production. Harriss struck out 644 batters and recorded 16 saves, indicating his capability as both a starting pitcher and a reliable option in relief. His contributions to the game were significant, as he played during a time when the sport was evolving, balancing traditional pitching styles with the emerging strategies of the modern game. While not always in the spotlight, Slim Harriss's commitment to his craft and his performance on the field left a lasting impact on the teams he played for, solidifying his place in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
95 135 349 228 89 7 16 1750.3 1963 827 75 630 644 4.25 0

Career ERA 4.25 vs. league average 4.08 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1920 PHA AL 9 14 31 25 11 1 0 192.0 226 87 57 60 4.08 3.45 (-18%) -152.3
1921 PHA AL 11 16 39 28 14 0 2 227.7 258 108 73 92 4.27 4.02 (-6%) -1980.3
1922 PHA AL 9 20 47 32 13 0 3 229.7 262 128 94 102 5.02 4.18 (-20%) -2832.1
1923 PHA AL 10 16 46 28 9 0 6 209.3 221 93 95 89 4.00 4.03 (+1%) -546.2
1924 PHA AL 6 10 36 12 4 1 2 123.0 138 64 62 45 4.68 4.13 (-13%) -1455.7
1925 PHA AL 19 12 46 33 15 2 1 252.7 263 98 95 95 3.49 4.55 (+23%) 605.5
1926 PHA AL 3 5 12 10 2 0 0 57.0 66 26 22 13 4.11 4.11 (avg) 484.6
1926 BOS AL 6 10 21 18 6 1 0 113.0 135 56 33 34 4.46 4.11 (-9%) 2055.4
1927 BOS AL 14 21 44 27 11 1 1 217.7 253 101 66 77 4.18 4.08 (-2%) 1073.4
1928 BOS AL 8 11 27 15 4 1 1 128.3 141 66 33 37 4.63 4.13 (-12%) 961.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
349 565 21 82 4 0 1 29 0 8 172 0.145 0.160 0.158 0.318 -4408.9

Career AVG .145 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 48.6% below league average.

Career OBP .160 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 53.5% below league average.

Career SLG .158 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 59.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.318 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — 56.8% 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
1920 PHA AL 31 66 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 1 30 0.106 .271 (-61%) .331 (-64%) .363 (-71%) .694 (-68%) -727.1
1921 PHA AL 39 81 1 12 1 0 0 7 0 0 31 0.148 .286 (-48%) .344 (-57%) .395 (-59%) .739 (-58%) -826.4
1922 PHA AL 47 74 4 13 0 0 0 3 0 1 19 0.176 .285 (-38%) .345 (-46%) .397 (-56%) .743 (-51%) -673.3
1923 PHA AL 46 61 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 0.066 .282 (-77%) .344 (-81%) .390 (-83%) .734 (-82%) -882.1
1924 PHA AL 36 42 4 7 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1925 PHA AL 46 88 7 18 2 0 1 15 0 1 24 0.205 .288 (-29%) .349 (-39%) .407 (-36%) .756 (-37%) -602.6
1926 PHA AL 12 17 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0.059 — — — — 0.0
1926 BOS AL 21 34 1 7 0 0 0 1 0 1 8 0.206 — — — — 0.0
1927 BOS AL 44 66 1 8 1 0 0 3 0 2 17 0.121 .282 (-57%) .344 (-54%) .392 (-65%) .736 (-60%) -697.5
1928 BOS AL 27 36 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0.139 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 349 0 35 521 26 20

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1920 PHA P 31 0 5 64 5 3
1921 PHA P 39 0 4 56 4 1
1922 PHA P 47 0 3 60 4 1
1923 PHA P 46 0 3 78 2 3
1924 PHA P 36 0 4 48 2 4
1925 PHA P 46 0 5 82 3 4
1926 PHA P 12 0 1 17 0 0
1926 BOS P 21 0 4 34 2 1
1927 BOS P 44 0 2 60 4 3
1928 BOS P 27 0 4 22 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 349

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Howard Payne University Brownwood TX 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918, 1919

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1927 Most Valuable Player AL 25th 1.0 64 0