History of Michael Harris II in Timeline

Michael Harris II is a professional baseball center fielder for the Atlanta Braves in MLB. Drafted by the Braves in 2019, he debuted in 2022. His performance quickly earned him recognition, culminating in him receiving the National League Rookie of the Year Award. He is considered a promising player for the Atlanta Braves.

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March 7, 2001: Michael Harris II Born

On March 7, 2001, Michael Machion Harris II was born. He later became a professional baseball center fielder.

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2011: Braves Finish First and Second for the Award

In 2011, Craig Kimbrel and Freddie Freeman, became the first pair of Braves to finish first and second for the Rookie of the Year award.

2019: Signing with the Atlanta Braves

In 2019, Michael Harris II was drafted by the Atlanta Braves and signed with them for a bonus of $548,000. This led him to forgo his commitment to play college baseball at Texas Tech University and his interest in attending veterinary school. He had previously been recruited by the Louisiana State Tigers baseball team as a pitcher.

2020: Minor League Baseball Season Cancellation

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Minor League Baseball season was canceled, preventing Michael Harris II from playing for a team that year.

2021: Began dating Esther

In 2021, Michael Harris II began dating Esther.

2021: Spring Training and Rome Braves Season

In 2021, Michael Harris II was invited to the Atlanta Braves' spring training. During the 2021 season, he played for the Rome Braves, achieving a .294/.362/.436 slash line with seven home runs, 64 RBIs, and 27 stolen bases. He was also selected to play in the All-Star Futures Game in June 2021.

May 28, 2022: Major League Debut

On May 28, 2022, Michael Harris II was selected to the major league roster and made his debut against the Miami Marlins. He struck out in his first at-bat but later recorded his first hit, a single, and scored his first run in the same game.

2022: MLB Debut and Rookie of the Year Award

In 2022, Michael Harris II made his Major League Baseball debut with the Atlanta Braves and won the National League Rookie of the Year Award.

2022: Assignment to Mississippi Braves and Major League Call-Up

In 2022, Michael Harris II was invited to spring training by the Braves and then assigned to the Mississippi Braves. He achieved a .305/.372/.506 slash line with five home runs, 33 RBIs, and 11 stolen bases in 43 games before being called up to the major leagues in 2022. He was ranked as the 63rd-best prospect in Minor League Baseball and the Braves' best prospect during the 2022 season.

2022: Named National League Rookie of the Year

In 2022, Michael Harris was named the National League Rookie of the Year, finishing ahead of teammate Spencer Strider. He dedicated the award to Marquis Grissom.

2023: Played in 138 Games for the Braves

In 2023, Michael Harris II played in 138 games for the Atlanta Braves, achieving a .293/.331/.477 slash line with 18 home runs, 57 RBIs, and 20 stolen bases.

2024: Marriage to Esther

In 2024, Michael Harris II married Esther. They had begun dating in 2021.

2024: Injured List and First Career Grand Slam

In 2024, Michael Harris II started the season with the Atlanta Braves but was placed on the injured list with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain on June 15 and later transferred to the 60-day injured list on July 24. He was activated on August 14 and hit his first career grand slam off of San Francisco Giants pitcher Robbie Ray, landing in McCovey Cove.