Pep Harris facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pep Harris |
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| Pitcher | |||
| Born: September 23, 1972 Lancaster, South Carolina, U.S. |
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| August 14, 1996, for the California Angels | |||
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| September 27, 1998, for the Anaheim Angels | |||
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| Win–loss record | 10–5 | ||
| Earned run average | 3.92 | ||
| Strikeouts | 110 | ||
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Hernando Petrocelli "Pep" Harris was born on September 23, 1972. He is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played for the California/Anaheim Angels in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1996 to 1998.
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Pep Harris's Baseball Journey
Starting His Career
Pep Harris was chosen by the Cleveland Indians in the seventh round of the 1991 draft. This happened after he graduated from Lancaster High School in Lancaster, South Carolina.
In 1995, he played in a spring training game. Later that year, on February 15, 1996, the Indians traded Harris to the California Angels. Another pitcher, Jason Grimsley, was also part of this trade.
Playing for the Angels
On August 14, 1996, Pep Harris joined the Angels' main team. He made his first big league appearance that night against the Cleveland Indians. He pitched for 2 and 1/3 innings without giving up any runs. He also struck out three batters, helping the Angels win 8-7.
Harris played for the Angels for three seasons, from 1996 to 1998. He mostly worked as a relief pitcher, coming into games after the starting pitcher. During his time with the Angels, he won 10 games and lost 5. He played in 121 games and pitched 172 innings. His ERA (a measure of how many runs a pitcher allows) was 3.92.
Challenges and Comeback Attempts
After the 1998 season, the Angels asked Harris to play in Venezuela during the offseason. While playing there, he hurt a tendon in his right elbow. This injury needed surgery and kept him from playing all of the 1999 season.
In 2000, he tried to play again with the Pittsburgh Pirates during spring training. However, he had another problem with his elbow, a bone spur, which needed more surgery.
In 2002, Harris tried to make a comeback. He joined the Amarillo Dillas, an independent league team. He was both a pitcher and a pitching coach for the team. That season, he was chosen for the Texas–Louisiana league All-Star team.
About Pep Harris
His Nickname
Pep Harris's real middle name is Petrocelli. His family wanted a shorter name for him. They thought "Pet" didn't sound right, so they changed it to "Pep."
Family Life
As of 2002, Pep Harris was married and had two children. His cousin, Danny Clyburn, was also a professional baseball player. Danny played for the Baltimore Orioles and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
