Michael Harris II is officially known as Michael Machion Harris II. Michael Harris II is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB) with jersey number 23.
Michael Harris II came into the limelight after his MLB debut in 2022 and also being crowned the winner of the National League Rookie of the Year Award.
Michael Harris II was born on 3rd July 2001 in DeKalb, GA to his parents, Michael Harris Sr. and Dr. LaTaucha Harris. His father played baseball at Alcorn state and his mother is said to have worked for Fulton County School System, per records.
Michael Harris II Stats
Michael Harris II Draft And Contract
While hitting the limelight, Michael Harris II was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the third round of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft. Michael Harris II signed with the Atlanta Braves for a bonus of $548,000. The contract signed was an 8-year/ $72,000,000. This includes a guaranteed $72,000,000 and an annual average salary of $9,000,000.
Michael Harris II College
Michael Harris II grew up together with his sister, Mikaylah Harris near Turner Field in Dekalb. He earned his high school education at Stockbridge High School in Stockbridge, Georgia, and had his college education at Texas Tech University. Before embarking on his college education, he had previously gotten an offer from the Louisiana State Tigers baseball team solely as a pitcher.
Michael Harris II Rookie Card
Michael Harris II was awarded the National League Rookie of the Year on November 14, 2022. He finished ahead of Spencer Strider his teammate. Spencer Strider being his competitor, these two finished first and second for the awards. Michael Harris II dedicated the award to Marquis Grissom, his youth baseball tutor.