Greg Harris was a professional baseball player who played as a pitcher for several teams during his career. He was born on November 2, 1955, in Lynwood, California, and began his baseball career in the minor leagues in 1978. He was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 9th round of the 1978 Major League Baseball draft but did not make his major league debut until 1981 with the San Diego Padres.
Harris played for several teams during his career, including the San Diego Padres, Texas Rangers, Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox, Montreal Expos, and Milwaukee Brewers. He was primarily used as a relief pitcher, but he also started games throughout his career.
One of the most notable moments of Harris's career came in 1995 when he pitched for the Montreal Expos. In a game against the Cincinnati Reds, Harris became the first pitcher in over 100 years to pitch with both hands in the same game. He pitched right-handed to right-handed batters and left-handed to left-handed batters. Harris had been practicing pitching with both hands for several years before this game and had previously pitched with both hands in the minor leagues.
Harris retired from baseball after the 1995 season with a career record of 74-90 and an ERA of 4.04. He had 1,057 strikeouts and 39 saves during his career. After retiring from baseball, Harris became a coach and worked with several minor league teams.
Overall, Greg Harris had a successful career as a professional baseball player. He played for several teams and was known for his versatility as a pitcher, including his ability to pitch with both hands. Harris's legacy in baseball will be remembered for his unique pitching style and his contributions to the sport.
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