Joe Harris (pitcher)

Joseph White Harris (February 1, 1882 – April 12, 1966) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1905 through 1907 for the Boston Americans. Listed at 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m), 198 lb., Harris batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Melrose, Massachusetts.

Joe Harris
Pitcher
Born: (1882-02-01)February 1, 1882
Melrose, Massachusetts
Died: April 12, 1966(1966-04-12) (aged 84)
Melrose, Massachusetts
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 22, 1905, for the Boston Americans
Last MLB appearance
October 5, 1907, for the Boston Americans
MLB statistics
Win–loss record3–30
Strikeouts137
ERA3.35
Teams
Career highlights and awards
  • Led American League in losses (21), 1906

In a three-season career, Harris posted a 3–30 record with a 3.35 ERA in 45 appearances, including 32 starts, 26 complete games, one shutout, 12 games finished, two saves, 137 strikeouts, 88 walks, and 317.0 innings of work.

On September 1, 1906, Harris earned the distinction of pitching the longest game in Red Sox (Americans) history. The game lasted 24 innings, with the Red Sox eventually losing 4-1 to the Philadelphia Athletics.[1]

Harris died in his home of Melrose, Massachusetts, at age 84 and is buried in Wyoming Cemetery there.

Sources

References
  1. Longest Red Sox Game article at CelebrateBoston.com
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