Michael Harris, baseball player, 2022

Michael Harris

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Born: 3/7/2001 in DeKalb, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 2022-05-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Michael Machion Harris

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Biography

Michael Harris is a dynamic position player born in 2001, who has made a significant impact in Major League Baseball since his debut on May 28, 2022. Currently active, Harris plays for the Atlanta Braves, showcasing his skills and talents in a highly competitive era of the game. Over his career, he has participated in 362 games, amassing 387 hits and demonstrating his ability to consistently drive the ball with a batting average of .285. Known for his explosive offensive capabilities, he has hit 53 home runs and driven in 169 runs while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 50 stolen bases. Harris's impressive achievements have not gone unnoticed, as he has earned multiple Rookie of the Month awards and was named Rookie of the Year, underscoring his rapid ascent in the league. His combination of power and speed makes him a valuable asset to the Braves, and he is considered a key player in their lineup. As he continues to develop, Harris represents the new generation of talent in baseball, embodying the blend of athleticism and skill that defines the modern game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
543 2043 273 560 101 15 77 265 72 90 445 0.274 0.308 0.451 0.760 1402.8

Career AVG .274 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — +12.0% above league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .451 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — +12.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.760 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — +5.9% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2022 ATL NL 114 414 75 123 27 3 19 64 20 21 107 0.297 .242 (+22%) .311 (+9%) .394 (+30%) .706 (+21%) 1498.1
2023 ATL NL 138 505 76 148 33 3 18 57 20 25 101 0.293 .248 (+18%) .320 (+3%) .414 (+15%) .734 (+10%) 885.7
2024 ATL NL 110 440 58 116 14 3 16 48 10 23 94 0.264 .243 (+8%) .312 (-3%) .399 (+5%) .711 (+2%) 49.6
2025 ATL NL 160 611 55 152 26 6 20 86 20 16 128 0.249 .245 (+1%) .314 (-15%) .403 (+1%) .718 (-6%) -1030.6
2026 ATL NL 21 73 9 21 1 0 4 10 2 5 15 0.288 .239 (+20%) .321 (+4%) .385 (+21%) .707 (+13%) 0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
10 35 2 6 1 0 1 3 0 6 0.171

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2024 NLWC2 ATL 2 8 2 5 1 0 1 2 0 1 0.625
2023 NLDS1 ATL 4 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000
2022 NLDS1 ATL 4 14 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0.071

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 522 517 1192 13 7 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2022 ATL OF 114 114 252 3 2 0
2023 ATL OF 138 137 306 8 2 2
2024 ATL OF 110 109 232 1 2 0
2025 ATL OF 160 157 402 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 522

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2025 Player of the Week Week of 2025-07-26
2023 Player of the Week Week of 2023-06-17
2022 Rookie of the Month August
2022 Rookie of the Month June
2022 Rookie of the Month September
2022 Rookie of the Year
2022 TSN All-Star OF

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2022 Most Valuable Player NL 13th 9.0 420 0
2022 Rookie of the Year NL 1st 134.0 150 22