History of Michael Harris II in Timeline

Michael Harris II is a professional baseball center fielder for the Atlanta Braves. Drafted by the Braves in 2019, he debuted in MLB in 2022. Harris quickly established himself, earning the National League Rookie of the Year Award.

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March 7, 2001: Michael Harris II Born

On March 7, 2001, Michael Machion Harris II was born. He is an American professional baseball center fielder.

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2011: Braves Teammates Finish First and Second for Award

In 2011, Craig Kimbrel and Freddie Freeman were the first pair of Braves to finish first and second for the Rookie of the Year award, a feat later matched by Michael Harris II and Spencer Strider in 2022.

2019: Draft and Signing with the Braves

In 2019, Michael Harris II was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the third round of the Major League Baseball draft. He signed with the Braves for a bonus of $548,000, foregoing his commitment to play college baseball at Texas Tech University.

2019: Drafted by the Atlanta Braves

In 2019, Michael Harris II was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the third round of the MLB draft.

2020: Minor League Baseball Season Cancellation

Due to the cancellation of the 2020 Minor League Baseball season because of COVID-19, Michael Harris II did not play for a team that year.

2021: Spring Training and Season with Rome Braves

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

2021: Started Dating Esther

Michael Harris II started dating Esther in 2021. The couple would later marry in 2024.

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 recorded his first hit 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. He also won the National League Rookie of the Year Award.

2022: Assigned to Mississippi Braves and Called Up to Major Leagues

In 2022, Michael Harris II was invited to spring training by the Braves and subsequently assigned to the Mississippi Braves. Before being called up to the major leagues, he slashed .305/.372/.506 with five home runs, 33 runs batted in, and 11 stolen bases in 43 games. During the 2022 season, he was ranked as the Braves' best prospect.

2022: Named National League Rookie of the Year

On November 14, Michael Harris II was named the 2022 National League Rookie of the Year, finishing ahead of teammate Spencer Strider.

2023: 2023 Season with the Braves

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

2024: Injured List and Grand Slam

In 2024, Michael Harris II began the campaign with Atlanta. He 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. Upon being activated on August 14, he hit his first career grand slam off of San Francisco Giants pitcher Robbie Ray.