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Harrison was the property of nine organizations. He led the International League with 15 wins in 1971, but a wrenched knee in the playoffs cost him a promotion to the Orioles. He underwent several knee operations, the first in 1969. At his best, he went 11-8 for the 1973 Braves. (MC)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » August 24, 1969: Seattle trades P Jim Bouton to Houston for pitchers Dooley Womack and Roric Harrison. » October 3, 1972: Pitcher Roric Harrison hits his only homer of the year, off Ray Lamb, as Baltimore beats Cleveland 4–3 in the 2nd game of a doubleheader. With the DH rule on the horizon, it will be the last home run hit by an AL pitcher. » August 21, 1973: Rick Wise hits the 2nd grand slam off his career, off Roric Harrison, as the Cards score seven runs in the 3rd inning. But the Braves score six runs in the 6th to win, 11–7. » June 30, 1997: The Rangers top the Dodgers 3–2 behind Bobby Witt. Witt allows five hits in eight innings and becomes the first AL pitcher since Roric Harrison in 1972 to hit a home run.