Listed at 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m), 180 lb (81.6 kg), Harris batted and threw right-handed.

Reds manager Pat Moran died during 1924 spring training; his replacement, Jack Hendricks, was not as keen on Harris.

On May 29, 1924, Harris was traded to the minor league Minneapolis Millers in exchange for Hughie Critz.

[1] On August 2, 1938, the Red Sox acquired Harris from the minor league Buffalo Bisons for Johnny Marcum and $20,000.

[2] The Red Sox, struggling to find effective pitchers, added Harris to their starting rotation.