Rit Harrison

Washington Ritter "Rit" Harrison (September 18, 1849 – November 7, 1888) was an American professional baseball player who participated in one game as a catcher and shortstop for the New Haven Elm Citys in . Requiring a substitute for their May 20 game against the Philadelphia Athletics, the Elm Citys turned to Harrison, a "local amateur". He began the game at catcher, where he made two errors and gave up two passed balls, and was moved to shortstop, where he made another error. However, Harrison did well batting; he had two hits (one a double) in four at-bats, and recorded a run batted in.

Personal life and death In 1870, Harrison was listed in the census as a painter's apprentice.