Slim Harriss
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Slim Harriss
| Born: | December 11, 1896 |
| Birthplace: | Brownwood, Texas |
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| Height: | 6' 6" |
| Weight: | 180 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
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| College: | Howard Payne University |
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| Other Teams: | Philadelphia A's 1920-26 |
| Years with Boston: | 1926-1928 |
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Overall Career
William Jennings Bryan Harriss (born December 11, 1896 in Brownwood, Texas) was a hard-throwing tall right-hander. He was 23 years old when he broke into the big leagues on April 19, 1920 with the Philadelphia Athletics.
Harriss had a 9-year career as a right handed pitcher. He finished with a record of 95-135, 644 Ks and a 4.25 ERA in 1,750.1 innings. His only winning season was 1925 (19-12). He led the AL in losses in 1927, with 21 for the Red Sox.
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Harriss's Moments in the Sun
- Pitching for the A's against the White Sox, Harriss gave up singles to the first 2 hitters, then retired 27 in a row.
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Trivia
- Twice led the American League in losses, with the A's in 1922 and Boston in 1927.
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Transactions
- July 28, 1919: Purchased by the Philadelphia Athletics from the Houston (Texas).
- June 15, 1926: Traded by the Philadelphia Athletics with Fred Heimach and Baby Doll Jacobson to the Boston Red Sox for Tom Jenkins and Howard Ehmke.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
