History of Josh Harrison in Timeline
Joshua Isaiah Harrison is a former professional baseball utility player who played in MLB for several teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates and Washington Nationals. A two-time MLB All-Star, Harrison also represented the United States internationally. He was a key member of Team USA's gold medal-winning team in the 2017 World Baseball Classic.
2 days ago : Josh Harrison, MLB veteran, announces his retirement after 13 seasons.
Josh Harrison, a former Pirates utility player, has announced his retirement from Major League Baseball after a successful 13-season career. Harrison played multiple positions and was known for his versatility.
1974: Historical Pitch Record
In 1974, prior to Harrison being hit by pitches in consecutive plate appearances, there was no record of a batter being hit by pitches four consecutive times.
July 8, 1987: Joshua Harrison born
On July 8, 1987, Joshua Isaiah Harrison was born. He later became a professional baseball utility player.
2001: Brother's Career
In 2001, Harrison's brother, Vince Harrison, began playing minor league baseball.
2001: Kevin Youkilis drafted
In 2001, Kevin Youkilis was drafted in the eighth round by the Boston Red Sox.
2006: Played for Cincinnati Steam
In 2006, Harrison played as a middle infielder for the Cincinnati Steam of the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League.
2007: Played for Cotuit Kettleers
In 2007, Harrison played collegiate summer baseball with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.
2008: Played in Cubs' farm system
In 2008, Harrison played in the Cubs’ farm system for Low–A Boise Hawks.
2008: Named Big East Conference's Co-Player of the Year
In 2008, Harrison was named the Big East Conference's Co-Player of the Year, while batting .378 for the Cincinnati Bearcats.
2008: Drafted by the Chicago Cubs
In 2008, Harrison was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the sixth round (191st overall) of the MLB draft, marking him as the first Bearcat drafted in the first ten rounds since 2001.
July 30, 2009: Traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates
On July 30, 2009, Harrison, along with Kevin Hart and José Ascanio, was traded by the Cubs to the Pittsburgh Pirates for pitchers John Grabow and Tom Gorzelanny.
2009: Continued playing in Cubs' farm system
In 2009, Harrison played in the Cubs’ farm system for Single–A Peoria Chiefs and High–A Daytona Cubs.
May 30, 2011: Contract Purchased by the Pirates
On May 30, 2011, Harrison's contract was purchased by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
May 31, 2011: MLB Debut and First Hit
On May 31, 2011, Harrison made his MLB debut and recorded his first MLB hit off of New York Mets pitcher R. A. Dickey.
2011: Brother joins Pirates organization
In 2011, Harrison's brother, Vince Harrison, joined the Pirates organization as a player-coach after playing minor league baseball.
May 18, 2012: Broke Up Justin Verlander's No-Hitter
On May 18, 2012, Harrison broke up Justin Verlander's no-hitter in the ninth inning. It would have been Verlander's third no-hitter.
April 14, 2013: Optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis Indians
On April 14, 2013, Harrison was optioned to the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians.
July 6, 2014: Selected to First All-Star Game
On July 6, 2014, Harrison was selected to his first career All-Star Game, along with teammates Andrew McCutchen and Tony Watson. At the time of his selection, Harrison was hitting .298 through 72 games.
2014: Started Youth Baseball Camp
Beginning in 2014, Harrison started a youth baseball camp for kids and teens in Cincinnati, with his brother Vince also sponsoring and helping with the event.
2014: Birth of Daughter
In 2014, Harrison and his wife, Brittney, had their first daughter.
2014: Finished Season with Best Statistics of Career
In 2014, Harrison finished with the best statistics of his career including a .315 batting average and 13 home runs, and finished ninth in voting for NL MVP.
2014: Qualified for NL Batting Title
In 2014, Harrison played in 143 games and qualified for the National League (NL) batting title, finishing with a .315 batting average.
2015: Walker Traded
Following the 2015 season, the Pirates' regular starting Second baseman, Neil Walker, was traded to the New York Mets.
2015: Started as Third Baseman and Agreed to Contract Extension
In 2015, Harrison began the season as the starting third baseman for the Pirates, and agreed to a four-year contract extension through 2018, with club options for 2019 and 2020.
2016: Starting Second Baseman
In the 2016 season, Harrison became the starting second baseman for the Pirates.
April 16, 2017: Hit by pitch
On April 16, 2017, during a game against the Chicago Cubs, Harrison was hit by a pitch.
April 17, 2017: Hit by pitch against Cardinals
On April 17, 2017, in a game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Harrison was hit by a pitch, marking four consecutive plate appearances where he was hit by a pitch. This made him the first batter to be hit by a pitch in four consecutive plate appearances since at least 1974.
August 23, 2017: Walk-Off Home Run Breaks Up No-Hitter
On August 23, 2017, Harrison became the first player in MLB history to break up a no-hitter in extra innings with a walk-off home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The home run was hit in the tenth inning off of pitcher Rich Hill, giving the Pirates a 1–0 win.
September 3, 2017: Placed on Disabled List
On September 3, 2017, Harrison was placed on the disabled list due to a fracture of the fifth metacarpal on his left hand.
2017: Birth of Daughter
In 2017, Harrison and his wife, Brittney, had their second daughter.
2017: Harrison wins gold medal at World Baseball Classic
In 2017, Harrison represented the United States in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) and helped Team USA win their first gold medal in the tournament.
2017: Selected to United States National Baseball Team
In 2017, Harrison was selected to the United States national baseball team at the World Baseball Classic.
April 15, 2018: Hit by pitch, leaves game
On April 15, 2018, Harrison was hit by a pitch on the left hand and left the game.
October 31, 2018: Became a free agent
On October 31, 2018, The Pirates declined Harrison's 2019 contract option, making him a free agent.
2018: Contract extension through 2018
In 2015, Harrison agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Pirates that extended through 2018.
February 23, 2019: Signed with Detroit Tigers
On February 23, 2019, Harrison signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers and switched his number to 1 to honor former second baseman Lou Whitaker.
November 26, 2019: Signed Minor League Contract with Phillies
On November 26, 2019, Harrison signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.
2019: Club option for 2019
In 2015, Harrison agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Pirates including a club option for 2019.
2019: Pirates declined his 2019 contract option
In 2018, the Pirates declined Harrison's 2019 contract option and made him a free agent on October 31, 2018.
2019: Improved Performance
In 2020, Harrison greatly improved upon his 2019 season, slashing .278/.352/.418 with three home runs and 14 RBI in 33 games for Washington.
July 21, 2020: Released from the Phillies
On July 21, 2020, Harrison requested and was granted his release from the Philadelphia Phillies.
July 27, 2020: Signed with Washington Nationals
On July 27, 2020, Harrison signed a one-year major league contract with the Washington Nationals.
October 22, 2020: Re-signed with the Nationals
On October 22, 2020, Harrison re-signed with the Washington Nationals on a one-year contract.
2020: Club option for 2020
In 2015, Harrison agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Pirates including a club option for 2020.
July 30, 2021: Traded to Oakland Athletics
On July 30, 2021, Harrison was traded to the Oakland Athletics along with Yan Gomes in exchange for Drew Millas, Richard Guasch, and Seth Shuman.
March 15, 2022: Signed with Chicago White Sox
On March 15, 2022, Harrison signed a one-year, $5.5 million contract with a 2023 club option with the Chicago White Sox.
November 7, 2022: White Sox declined his option
On November 7, 2022, the White Sox declined his 2023 option.
January 30, 2023: Signed with Philadelphia Phillies
On January 30, 2023, Harrison signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.
August 15, 2023: Signed Minor League Contract with Texas Rangers
On August 15, 2023, Harrison signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers organization.
2023: Club Option Declined
Harrison signed a one-year contract with a 2023 club option with the Chicago White Sox, however, the club declined his option on November 7, 2022.
February 5, 2024: Signed with Cincinnati Reds
On February 5, 2024, Harrison signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds.
May 31, 2025: Retirement Announcement
On May 31, 2025, Harrison announced his retirement from professional baseball.
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