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Athletics Franchise · 1953–1956

Bill Harrington

Pitcher3 seasons1953–1956

Biography

Bill Harrington was a Major League Baseball pitcher, born October 3, 1927 in Sanford, NC. A right-handed pitcher listed at 5' 11" and 160 pounds, Bill Harrington debuted on April 16, 1953 and last played on September 30, 1956.

Across 58 big-league appearances, Bill Harrington went 5-5 with a 5.03 ERA, 40 strikeouts, and 116.1 innings pitched.

Every one of Bill's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born
October 3, 1927
Birthplace
Sanford, NC
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Height / Weight
5' 11", 160 lb
MLB Debut
April 16, 1953
Final Game
September 30, 1956
Seasons with A's
3

MLB Career Statistics

Career pitching totals across 58 appearances, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

WLERAGGSSVIPSOBBWHIP
555.035823116.140671.56
YearTeamWLERAIPSO
1953Philadelphia Athletics0013.502.00
1955Kansas City Athletics334.1176.226
1956Kansas City Athletics226.4537.214

Season-by-Season

1956Kansas City AthleticsPitcher1955Kansas City AthleticsPitcher1953Philadelphia AthleticsPitcher

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Bill Harrington appears across the 1953, 1955-1956 seasons (Kansas City Athletics and Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Bill Harrington pitched in 58 games with 40 strikeouts. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Franchise Eras

Bill Harrington suited up across 2 chapters of the franchise's move from Philadelphia toward Las Vegas.

Philadelphia Athletics19531 seasonKansas City Athletics1955–19562 seasons

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Bill Harrington.

Elmer ValoAlex KellnerJoe AstrothBobby ShantzGus ZernialJoe DemaestriPete SuderArt Ditmar

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Bill Harrington play?
Bill Harrington was a pitcher who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.
When did Bill Harrington play for the Athletics?
Bill Harrington appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1953, 1955-1956.
Where was Bill Harrington born?
Bill Harrington was born on October 3, 1927 in Sanford, NC.
What were Bill Harrington's MLB career stats?
Over 58 games from 1953, Bill Harrington went 5-5 with a 5.03 ERA and 40 strikeouts.

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