Roric Harrison
From BR Bullpen
Roric Edward Harrison
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 3", Weight 195 lb.
- Debut April 18, 1972
- Final Game July 23, 1978
- Born September 20, 1946 in Los Angeles, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
6 of Roric Harrison's 15 career hits were home runs. He was the last pitcher to hit a home run in an American League game before the designated hitter rule: on October 3, 1972, for the Baltimore Orioles against the Cleveland Indians. It was 25 years before another AL pitcher hit a home run, when Bobby Witt became the first AL pitcher to homer in an interleague game.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 1971 Pitcher of the Year International League Rochester Red Wings
