Terry Harper (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Terry Harper |
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: August 19, 1955 Douglasville, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Professional debut | |||
| MLB: September 12, 1980, for the Atlanta Braves | |||
| NPB: April 8, 1988, for the Yakult Swallows | |||
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| MLB: October 2, 1987, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |||
| NPB: April 23, 1988, for the Yakult Swallows | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .253 | ||
| Home runs | 36 | ||
| Runs batted in | 180 | ||
| NPB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .143 | ||
| Home runs | 2 | ||
| Runs batted in | 6 | ||
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Terry Joe Harper, born on August 19, 1955, is a retired professional baseball player. He played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1980 to 1987. He also played one season in Japan. Today, Terry Harper works as a hitting coach.
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Who is Terry Harper?
Terry Harper was a skilled baseball player. He played in the outfield, which is a position where players catch balls hit far into the field. He spent many years playing at the highest level of baseball.
Terry's Baseball Journey
Terry Harper started his Major League Baseball career in 1980. He played for the Atlanta Braves for most of his time in MLB. He was with the Braves from 1980 to 1986.
Playing for Different Teams
In 1987, Terry Harper played for two other teams. He was with the Detroit Tigers and the Pittsburgh Pirates. This was his last year playing in Major League Baseball.
Playing Baseball in Japan
After his time in MLB, Terry Harper went to Japan. He played for the Yakult Swallows in 1988. This was a different experience for him, playing baseball in another country.
What are Baseball Stats?
Baseball players have many statistics that show how well they play. Here are some of Terry Harper's stats:
- Batting Average: This shows how often a player gets a hit. Terry Harper's batting average in MLB was .253. This means he got a hit about 25.3% of the time he was at bat.
- Home Runs: A home run is when a player hits the ball so far that they can run around all the bases and score a point. Terry Harper hit 36 home runs in MLB.
- Runs Batted In (RBI): This stat shows how many times a player helped their teammates score points. Terry Harper had 180 RBIs in MLB.
Life After Playing Baseball
After his playing career ended in 1988, Terry Harper stayed involved with baseball. He now works as a hitting coach. He helps other players learn how to hit the ball better. He teaches them in the Atlanta area.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
- Retrosheet
