AUGUST 18, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
MICHAEL HARRIS #23 - CENTER FIELDER - ATLANTA BRAVES
16 HR •
48 RBI •
.264 AVG
16 HR
48 RBI
.264 AVG
Michael Harris II exudes no emotions but lots of talent and confidence as Braves' new $72 million man Why would a defending World Series champion give an eight-year, $72 million contract to a kid who was riding buses in the low minors just on...
Michael Harris II exudes no emotions but lots of talent and confidence as Braves' new $72 million man Why would a defending World Series champion give an eight-year, $72 million contract to a kid who was riding buses in the low minors just on...
AUGUST 18, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Michael Harris II pleased to be part of Alex Anthopoulos' Braves sustainability plan Harris, who turned 21 in March and is the youngest player in the majors, never imagined he'd be in this position so soon.
AUGUST 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Hometown hero Harris thrilled to be Brave for long haul ATLANTA -- As Michael Harris II sat with Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos on Wednesday afternoon at Truist Park, he...
AUGUST 17, 2022 • MLB.COM
Atlanta Braves show they're serious about keeping young roster intact
The Braves further preserved their young core by locking up promising rookie outfielder Michael Harris II to an eight-year contract through...AUGUST 17, 2022
Braves sign rookie Harris to 8-year deal ATLANTA -- Less than three full months into his Major League career, Michael Harris II has been given a lucrative deal that positions him to...
AUGUST 17, 2022 • MLB.COM
Inks eight-year extension Atlanta signed Harris to an eight-year, $72 million contract extension Tuesday that includes a $15 million club option for 2031 and a $20 million club option for 2032.
Impact The 21-year-old, who went 0-for-4 with a strikeout during Tuesday's win over the Mets, was promoted for his big-league debut in late May, and he has a .287/.325/.500 slash line with 12 home runs, 39 RBI and 13 stolen bases through his first 71 games in the majors. Atlanta wasted little time in offering an extension and continued its trend of securing young talent long before free agency. With the two option years, Harris is now under team control for the next decade.
AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Austin Riley, Michael Harris II lead Braves' new youth movement
In addition to Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ozzie Albies, the Braves are winning because of a new crop of homegrown talent, Pedro Moura writes.AUGUST 16, 2022
Homers, doubles in win Harris went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 3-1 win over Miami.
Impact Harris doubled in the seventh inning before belting a game-tying shot to lead off the ninth. The star rookie improved his slash line to .293/.331/.512 with 28 extra-base hits and 44 runs scored through 69 games. He's gone 15-for-42 (.357) with three home runs and three steals in 13 appearances this month.
AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Harris' late blast lifts Braves to 4-3 win over Marlins
Michael Harris II had two hits, including a tie-breaking two-run homer in the eighth and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 4-3AUGUST 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Swipes bag Thursday Harris (foot) went 2-for-3 with a pair of RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Mets.
Impact Harris provided RBI singles in the fifth and seventh innings, and he added a steal during his second trip on the bases. The 21-year-old missed a game after he was hit by a pitch on the foot Tuesday, but it wasn't expected to be a long-term issue. This was his first multi-hit effort since July 26, as the rookie has cooled down at the plate a bit. Harris still has a strong .286/.324/.481 slash line with nine home runs, 12 steals, 32 RBI and 36 runs scored through 59 contests this year.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to lineup Harris (foot) is starting Thursday against the Mets.
Impact Harris was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to a sore right foot, but he'll start in center field and bat ninth a day later. Over his last five games, he's gone 2-for-15 with three runs, a walk and six strikeouts.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scratched from Wednesday's lineup Harris was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Phillies due to right foot soreness.
Impact Harris was hit by a pitch Tuesday against Philadelphia and will be held out of the lineup a day later. He should be considered day-to-day for now, while Guillermo Heredia will take his place in center field and bat ninth.
AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Swats ninth homer Harris went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an RBI double in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Phillies.
Impact Though he didn't receive a promotion to the big leagues from Double-A Mississippi until late May, Harris is rapidly closing in on becoming the 18th player this season to record double-digit home runs and stolen bases. He's already nabbed 11 steals -- in as many attempts -- through 201 plate appearances, and his third-inning blast Tuesday off Aaron Nola now brings him to nine home runs on the season. For all his success, Harris remains stuck at the bottom of the lineup, but the rookie will get his first look in the leadoff role in Wednesday's series finale while Ronald Acuna rests for the day game, according to Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Grabs 11th steal Harris went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Phillies.
Impact The rookie extended his modest hitting streak to six games while swiping his 11th bag of the season. It looked like the league's pitchers might have figured Harris out prior to the All-Star break, as he went 2-for-24 with 11 strikeouts over the seven games prior to this streak, but the mini-surge has pushed his slash line back up to .287/.320/.484 through his first 52 big-league contests.
JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Swipes three bags Harris went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, a run and three stolen bases in a 6-3 victory over Washington on Saturday.
Impact Harris singled and stole second in the fourth inning, walked, stole second and scored in the seventh and doubled and stole third in the ninth. The three times on base mark the seventh occasion in 47 games the rookie has done so, and he's one of only two players who's recorded double-digit thefts with under 50 games played. Harris is slashing an impressive .284/.320/.503 with eight home runs, 30 runs and 26 RBI.
JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Yankees, Orioles, Paul Goldschmidt, Manny Machado highlight MLB first-half surprises
At the MLB halfway point, Pedro Moura looks at 10 first-half surprises, from the amazing (Yankees) to the disappointing (Angels).JULY 15, 2022
Launches eighth homer Harris went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Thursday's win over the Nationals.
Impact The rookie's fifth-inning blast off Anibal Sanchez gave Atlanta a lead it wouldn't relinquish. Harris has cooled off overall, batting only .192 (10-for-52) over his last 15 games, but he's still supplying plenty of fantasy value -- he's launched five of his eight big-league homers during that stretch with three steals, 10 runs and 11 RBI.
JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
'Game-changer': Harris shows off power, arm WASHINGTON -- Michael Harris II gave the Braves the lead over the Nationals on Thursday night with his bat and then helped them keep it with...
JULY 15, 2022 • MLB.COM
Rookie Michael Harris does it all in Braves' win over Nationals Michael Harris wowed all spectators – as he often does – in the Braves’ 5-4 win over Washington on Thursday at Nationals Park.
JULY 15, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Swipes seventh bag Harris went 1-for-5 with a stolen base in Sunday's extra-innings win over the Nationals.
Impact The rookie had a relatively quiet day by the standards he's established early in his career, but he still found a way to contribute some fantasy value. Harris has slowed down a bit so far in July, batting .222 (8-for-38) through the first 10 games on the month, but he's still slugged three of his seven homers and stolen three of his seven bags on the year during that stretch.
JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Huge day against Nats Harris went 4-for-4 with a double, a home run, three runs scored and four RBI in Friday's 12-2 rout of the Nationals.
Impact The rookie continues to hit ninth for Atlanta despite an electric start to his big-league career, but Harris is producing incredible fantasy value nonetheless. Through his first 39 games in the majors, the 21-year-old is slashing .310/.342/.542 with seven homers, six steals, 24 RBI and 28 runs, and all while playing Gold Glove-caliber defense in center field.
JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Swipes two bags Harris went 1-for-4 with a run and two stolen bases in Tuesday's 7-1 win against the Cardinals.
Impact Harris did all his damage in the third inning, when he singled, stole second and third and scored. The 21-year-old has slumped through the beginning of July -- going 2-for-16 in five games -- however, he's been noticeably more active on the basepaths with four steals in his last nine games compared to two thefts in his first 27 appearances.
JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Partner Content | Odds to win NL Rookie of the Year: Michael Harris II leads the pack More than three months into the season, the NL Rookie of the Year field remains wide open, creating both opportunities and pitfalls for futu...
JULY 5, 2022 • THESTAR.COM
