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'It's a lot that goes into it': Michael Harris making an impact on the base paths WASHINGTON – On TV, you see Michael Harris reach first base and, a couple of minutes later, steal second.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • AJC.COM

Collects steal No. 20 Harris went 1-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Monday's 8-0 win over the Nationals.

Impact The rookie is up to 20 steals on the season, with four of them coming in the last eight games. Harris is now just one home run away from joining the 20-20 club, a feat accomplished by only five other players in their first year in the majors -- although remarkably, two of them (Julio Rodriguez and Bobby Witt) also did it this season.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes 19th bag Harris went 1-for-4 with two walks, a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's extra-innings win over the Phillies.

Impact Batting second with Ronald Acuna (back) still not ready to start, Harris wasted no time making an impact on the game, drawing a walk and swiping his 19th base of the year in the first inning. The rookie was caught stealing later in the game, but it's just the second time since his promotion to the majors he's been thrown out on a stolen base attempt. Harris hasn't slowed down at the plate in September, slashing .333/.356/.607 through 87 plate appearances with six homers, three steals, 17 runs and 17 RBI.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in three-hit game Harris went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double in a 6-3 win over the Phillies on Saturday.

Impact Harris continued his superb rookie campaign with a two-run home run that helped power his team to victory in an important divisional matchup. Harris has five home runs in the month of September and boasts an excellent slash line of .306/.344/.538 in 379 at-bats this season. Despite only making his debut toward the end of May, Harris has a Baseball-Reference WAR of 5.1.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers, Cardinals lead list of MLB's top position player trios

Can any team in MLB rival the Dodgers' three-headed offensive monster? Rowan Kavner uses WAR to rank the best position player trios in baseb...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Dodgers, Cardinals lead list of MLB's top position player trios

MLB Power Rankings: Dodgers, Astros holding strong as MLB's best

Ben Verlander offers his latest rundown of MLB's best teams, led once again by the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros. Check out the lis...

AUGUST 30, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

MLB Power Rankings: Dodgers, Astros holding strong as MLB's best

'Unbelievable' Harris HR fine starting point PITTSBURGH -- Michael Harris II strengthened an impressive Rookie of the Year resume and Jake Odorrizi showed why he was acquired. Their con...

AUGUST 23, 2022 • MLB.COM

Carries Atlanta with two-run blast Harris went 1-for-1 with a two-run home run and two walks in Monday's 2-1 win over the Pirates.

Impact The Rookie of the Year candidate broke the game open with a two-run home run in the fifth inning, which proved to be all Atlanta needed to win the game. The long ball is Harris' 13th on the season, good for second among NL rookies this season. He also showed off his plate discipline, as his two walks improved his OBP to .328.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta Braves earn ice cream machine after recent Mets series

The Braves' Thursday game against the Mets was a must-win, but not for divisional purposes — for dessert purposes.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Atlanta Braves earn ice cream machine after recent Mets series

Which MLB phenoms are next in line for long-term extensions?

With Braves rookie Michael Harris II signing long-term, Jake Mintz looks at the young MLB stars who might be next on the list.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Which MLB phenoms are next in line for long-term extensions?

Michael Harris II exudes no emotions but lots of talent and confidence as Braves' new $72 million man Why would a defending World Series champion give an eight-year, $72 million contract to a kid who was riding buses in the low minors just on...

AUGUST 18, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Michael Harris II pleased to be part of Alex Anthopoulos' Braves sustainability plan Harris, who turned 21 in March and is the youngest player in the majors, never imagined he'd be in this position so soon.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Hometown hero Harris thrilled to be Brave for long haul ATLANTA -- As Michael Harris II sat with Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos on Wednesday afternoon at Truist Park, he...

AUGUST 17, 2022 • MLB.COM

Atlanta Braves show they're serious about keeping young roster intact

The Braves further preserved their young core by locking up promising rookie outfielder Michael Harris II to an eight-year contract through...

AUGUST 17, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Atlanta Braves show they're serious about keeping young roster intact

Braves sign rookie Harris to 8-year deal ATLANTA -- Less than three full months into his Major League career, Michael Harris II has been given a lucrative deal that positions him to...

AUGUST 17, 2022 • MLB.COM

Inks eight-year extension Atlanta signed Harris to an eight-year, $72 million contract extension Tuesday that includes a $15 million club option for 2031 and a $20 million club option for 2032.

Impact The 21-year-old, who went 0-for-4 with a strikeout during Tuesday's win over the Mets, was promoted for his big-league debut in late May, and he has a .287/.325/.500 slash line with 12 home runs, 39 RBI and 13 stolen bases through his first 71 games in the majors. Atlanta wasted little time in offering an extension and continued its trend of securing young talent long before free agency. With the two option years, Harris is now under team control for the next decade.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Riley, Michael Harris II lead Braves' new youth movement

In addition to Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ozzie Albies, the Braves are winning because of a new crop of homegrown talent, Pedro Moura writes.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Austin Riley, Michael Harris II lead Braves' new youth movement

Homers, doubles in win Harris went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 3-1 win over Miami.

Impact Harris doubled in the seventh inning before belting a game-tying shot to lead off the ninth. The star rookie improved his slash line to .293/.331/.512 with 28 extra-base hits and 44 runs scored through 69 games. He's gone 15-for-42 (.357) with three home runs and three steals in 13 appearances this month.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Harris' late blast lifts Braves to 4-3 win over Marlins

Michael Harris II had two hits, including a tie-breaking two-run homer in the eighth and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 4-3

AUGUST 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Swipes bag Thursday Harris (foot) went 2-for-3 with a pair of RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Mets.

Impact Harris provided RBI singles in the fifth and seventh innings, and he added a steal during his second trip on the bases. The 21-year-old missed a game after he was hit by a pitch on the foot Tuesday, but it wasn't expected to be a long-term issue. This was his first multi-hit effort since July 26, as the rookie has cooled down at the plate a bit. Harris still has a strong .286/.324/.481 slash line with nine home runs, 12 steals, 32 RBI and 36 runs scored through 59 contests this year.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Harris (foot) is starting Thursday against the Mets.

Impact Harris was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to a sore right foot, but he'll start in center field and bat ninth a day later. Over his last five games, he's gone 2-for-15 with three runs, a walk and six strikeouts.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from Wednesday's lineup Harris was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Phillies due to right foot soreness.

Impact Harris was hit by a pitch Tuesday against Philadelphia and will be held out of the lineup a day later. He should be considered day-to-day for now, while Guillermo Heredia will take his place in center field and bat ninth.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swats ninth homer Harris went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an RBI double in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Phillies.

Impact Though he didn't receive a promotion to the big leagues from Double-A Mississippi until late May, Harris is rapidly closing in on becoming the 18th player this season to record double-digit home runs and stolen bases. He's already nabbed 11 steals -- in as many attempts -- through 201 plate appearances, and his third-inning blast Tuesday off Aaron Nola now brings him to nine home runs on the season. For all his success, Harris remains stuck at the bottom of the lineup, but the rookie will get his first look in the leadoff role in Wednesday's series finale while Ronald Acuna rests for the day game, according to Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs 11th steal Harris went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Phillies.

Impact The rookie extended his modest hitting streak to six games while swiping his 11th bag of the season. It looked like the league's pitchers might have figured Harris out prior to the All-Star break, as he went 2-for-24 with 11 strikeouts over the seven games prior to this streak, but the mini-surge has pushed his slash line back up to .287/.320/.484 through his first 52 big-league contests.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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