Joshua
Harrison
2B · Very poor
- PAL
- 7
- WAR
- -0.6
- HR
- 2
2023
Josh Harrison
#52B
Biography
- Height
- 5' 8"
- Weight
- 86 kg
- Bats
- R
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- May 31, 2011
- Born
- July 8, 1987 (39)
- Birthplace
- Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Nickname
- J-Hay
- Draft
- 2008
Career history
- Philadelphia Phillies · 2023 (1 season)
- Chicago White Sox · 2022 (1 season)
- Athletics · 2021 (1 season)
- Washington Nationals · 2020 – 2021 (2 seasons)
- Detroit Tigers · 2019 (1 season)
- Pittsburgh Pirates · 2011 – 2018 (8 seasons)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | AB | H | HR | PP | MOY | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Philadelphia Phillies | 41 | 103 | 21 | 2 | 10 | .204 | .554 |
| 2022 | Chicago White Sox | 119 | 386 | 99 | 7 | 27 | .256 | .687 |
| 2021 | 138 | 505 | 141 | 8 | 60 | .279 | .741 | |
| 2021 | Athletics | 48 | 185 | 47 | 2 | 22 | .254 | .637 |
| 2021 | Washington Nationals | 90 | 320 | 94 | 6 | 38 | .294 | .800 |
| 2020 | Washington Nationals | 33 | 79 | 22 | 3 | 14 | .278 | .770 |
| 2019 | Detroit Tigers | 36 | 137 | 24 | 1 | 8 | .175 | .481 |
| 2018 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 97 | 344 | 86 | 8 | 37 | .250 | .656 |
| 2017 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 128 | 486 | 132 | 16 | 47 | .272 | .771 |
| 2016 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 131 | 487 | 138 | 4 | 59 | .283 | .699 |
| 2015 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 114 | 418 | 120 | 4 | 28 | .287 | .717 |
| 2014 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 143 | 520 | 164 | 13 | 52 | .315 | .837 |
| 2013 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 60 | 88 | 22 | 3 | 14 | .250 | .699 |
| 2012 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 104 | 249 | 58 | 3 | 16 | .233 | .624 |
| 2011 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 65 | 195 | 53 | 1 | 16 | .272 | .655 |
| Career totals | 1209 | 3997 | 1080 | 73 | 388 | .270 | .712 | |
Josh Harrison: our analysis
2023 season: .204 AVG, .263 OBP, .291 SLG, 2 HR, 10 RBI, 0 SB. WAR -0.6 · PAL 7, very poor.
In 2023, Josh Harrison, 39, posts a PAL Rating of 7 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.6.
On the other hand, offense (13, among the weakest in the league) and defense (18, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (runs above average), his biggest contribution: baserunning (+0.2); his biggest cost: batting (-7.0).
A marked decline: his PAL was 32 in 2022, against 7 now; his WAR went from 1.5 to -0.6.
Advanced stats, 2023 Hitter
MLB stats →wRC+
50
wOBA
.248
xwOBA
.278
OPS
.554
AVG
.204
OBP
.263
HR
2
RBI
10
SB
0
PA
114
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2024 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
-1.4
80% of cases: -1.5 to 0.7
Home runs
4
2023 WAR
-0.6
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
↓ Slight decline (-18)
- 20212.3 WAR · 2.5 per full season
- 20221.5 WAR · 2.1 per full season
- 2023-0.6 WAR
Outlook, age included
-48 · 35 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2023
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
47
Replacement or prospect
- CON
- Contact
- 80
- POW
- Power
- 55
- EYE
- Eye
- 68
- SPD
- Speed
- 69
- FLD
- Fielding
- 68
- DUR
- Durability
- 35
- EX
- Experience
- 90
Why these ratings?Hide details
- CON — Contact : Strikeouts avoided, xBA, squared-up contact
- POW — Power : Barrels, exit velocity, home runs, xSLG
- EYE — Eye : Walks and strikeouts
- SPD — Speed : Sprint speed (Statcast), baserunning
- FLD — Fielding : Outs above average, WAR fielding runs
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the majors
WAR and PAL Rating, 2023
How we rate →WAR is fWAR (FanGraphs' version, distributed through MLB's API): wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same role (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
WAR, in runs
Statcast
Statcast leaderboards →MLB's tracking of every ball, 2023 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the role: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg exit velocity
86.6 mi/h
11th percentile
Max exit velocity
104.6 mi/h
1th percentile
Barrels
2.4 %
4th percentile
Hard-hit
25.9 %
3th percentile
xBA
.224
19th percentile
Bat speed
—
Sprint speed
26.5 pi/s
25th percentile
Outs above average
-4
23th percentile
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | OV | Avg exit velocity | Max exit velocity | Barrels | Hard-hit | xBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | PHI | -0.6 | 7 | 47 | 86.6 | 104.6 | 2.4 | 25.9 | .224 |
| 2022 | CWS | 1.5 | 32 | 61 | 87.4 | 106.0 | 3.8 | 32.3 | .233 |
| 2021 | ATH | 2.3 | 48 | 70 | 87.2 | 108.2 | 4.4 | 32.6 | .273 |
Game log, 2023
| Date | Opponent | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30 | @ PIT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .204 |
| Jul 24 | vs BAL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .210 |
| Jul 8 | @ MIA | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .219 |
| Jul 7 | @ MIA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .228 |
| Jul 1 | vs WSH | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .231 |
| Jun 29 | @ CHC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .225 |
| Jun 28 | @ CHC | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .233 |
| Jun 24 | vs NYM | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .220 |
| Jun 18 | @ ATH | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .213 |
| Jun 17 | @ ATH | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .211 |
Josh Harrison: frequently asked questions
How many home runs does Josh Harrison have in 2023?
Josh Harrison has 2 home runs in 41 games in 2023, with a .204 batting average, 10 RBIs and a .554 OPS.
How old is Josh Harrison?
Josh Harrison is 39 years old: he was born on July 8, 1987.
How tall is Josh Harrison, and how much does he weigh?
Josh Harrison is 5'8" (173 cm) and weighs 190 lb (86 kg).
Where is Josh Harrison from?
United States: Josh Harrison was born in Cincinnati, OH, United States.
How good is Josh Harrison?
Josh Harrison produced -0.6 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023. His PAL rating is 7 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Josh Harrison getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 32 in 2022 to 7 in 2023 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Josh Harrison drafted?
Josh Harrison: 2008.
What is Josh Harrison's projection for 2024?
Our projection has him at -1.4 WAR in 2024, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.