Reggie Harris facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Reggie Harris |
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| Pitcher/ Pitching coach | |||
| Born: August 12, 1968 Waynesboro, Virginia, U.S. |
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| debut | |||
| July 4, 1990, for the Oakland Athletics | |||
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| August 15, 1999, for the Milwaukee Brewers | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Win–loss record | 2–3 | ||
| Earned run average | 4.91 | ||
| Strikeouts | 95 | ||
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Reginald Allen Harris, born on August 12, 1968, is a former American professional baseball player. He was a pitcher who played for several teams in Major League Baseball (MLB). After his playing career, Reggie became a pitching coach, helping other players improve their skills.
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Reggie Harris: Baseball Pitcher
Reggie Harris was a right-handed pitcher. He was known as a middle relief pitcher. This means he would come into a game after the starting pitcher. His job was to pitch for a few innings and help keep the other team from scoring.
Early Career and Draft
Reggie was a talented player from a young age. He was chosen in the first round of the 1987 Major League Baseball draft. This was a big deal, as he was the 26th player picked overall. He was listed at 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighed 180 pounds.
Playing in the MLB
Reggie Harris played in Major League Baseball for six seasons. He pitched for several well-known teams. These included the Oakland Athletics (1990–1991), Boston Red Sox (1996), Philadelphia Phillies (1997), Houston Astros (1998), and Milwaukee Brewers (1999).
During his time as a pitcher, Reggie played in 86 games. He had a record of 2 wins and 3 losses. His earned run average (ERA) was 4.91. The ERA shows how many runs a pitcher allows per nine innings. He also recorded 95 strikeouts and walked 81 batters. He pitched a total of 121 innings.
Coaching Career
After his playing days, Reggie Harris decided to share his knowledge. He became a pitching coach. This role allows him to teach younger players. He helps them learn how to pitch better and improve their skills.
Coaching in Independent Leagues
Reggie has coached for several teams in independent baseball leagues. These leagues are not part of Major League Baseball. They offer players a chance to play professionally.
- In 2015, he was a pitching coach for the Sussex County Miners.
- By 2018, he was coaching for the Chicago Dogs.
- In 2021, Reggie joined the Gastonia Honey Hunters. He coached them in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He returned to coach them again in 2022.
- In 2023, he moved to another team in the Atlantic League, the Staten Island FerryHawks, as their pitching coach.
- For the 2025 season, Reggie Harris plans to coach for the Down East Bird Dawgs in the Frontier League.
