You are purchasing a 2023 Topps ’88 Black insert RC auto
#88BAU-MH serial numbered 88/199 of Michael Harris II. This card is in the style of 1988 Topps. Michael Harris is pictured on the
center of the card in Braves stadium in high resolution photography. There are also big red block letters on the top of the card. There is an on card autograph signed in a crisp blue sharpie that is certified by Topps to
guarantee authenticity. You will also
receive a 2023 Topps ’88 jersey relic
card #88R-MH serial numbered 126/199 and a 2023 Topps Update series RC of Michael
Harris. These cards are a must have
for any Atlanta Braves, current Rookie, or any Michael Harris II collector/fan/investor!
Michael
Machion Harris II (born March 7,
2001) is an American professional baseball center fielder for
the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was
drafted by the Braves in the third round of the 2019 MLB draft, and made his
MLB debut with them in 2022, and won the National League Rookie of the
Year Award.
Michael
Harris II was born to Michael Harris Sr. and LaTaucha Harris. His mother worked
for the Fulton County School System as a special education teacher
and his father played college baseball at Alcorn State. He
has a sister, Mikaylah. Harris
grew up near Turner Field and wanted to play for the Atlanta
Braves since he was a young child. Harris spent his childhood
in DeKalb and Henry counties before
attending Stockbridge High School in Stockbridge,
Georgia. As a high schooler, he was coached by family friend Marquis
Grissom in summer leagues and received further training from Grissom
during the offseasons.
He was
drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the third round of the 2019
Major League Baseball draft. He signed with the Braves for a bonus of
$548,000, forgoing his commitment to play college
baseball at Texas Tech University, as well as a desire to attend
veterinary school. Prior to considering Texas Tech, Harris had been
recruited by the Louisiana State Tigers baseball team solely as a
pitcher.
Harris
started his professional career that year with the Gulf Coast
Braves before being promoted to the Rome Braves. Over 53 games
between the two teams, he batted .277/.344/.393 with two home runs and 27 runs
batted in.
In
2021, the Braves invited him to their spring training. He spent the 2021
season with the Rome Braves, slashing .294/.362/.436 with seven home runs,
64 runs batted in, and 27 stolen bases. In June, he was selected to play
in the All-Star Futures Game.
Harris was
again invited to spring training by the Braves in 2022. He was assigned to
the Mississippi Braves to begin the 2022 season, slashing
.305/.372/.506 with five home runs, 33 runs batted in, and 11 stolen bases in
43 games before being called up to the major leagues. During the 2022 season,
Harris was ranked the 63rd-best prospect in all of Minor League Baseball, and
the Braves' best prospect.
On May 28,
2022, Harris was selected to the major league roster, and he made his debut
later that day against the Miami Marlins. Harris struck out in his first
major league at-bat, and later on in the same game, recorded his first hit, a
single, and scored his first run. While facing the Arizona
Diamondbacks on May 31, Harris drove in his first career run. Harris hit
his first career home run against the Washington Nationals on June
13. During the month of June, Harris had a .347/.371/.574 slash line.
Of his 35 hits, 13 were extra base hits. He also drove in 16 runs, stole four
bases, and won the Rookie of the Month Award. On August 17, the Braves and
Harris agreed to an eight-year contract extension worth at least $72 million.
As the season continued, Harris, teammate Spencer Strider, and the Braves'
later call-up Vaughn Grissom were considered possible National League
Rookie of the Year candidates. Harris was again named Rookie of the Month for
August, posting a .337/.400/.590 slash line. Sixteen of his rookie-leading 32
hits during the month were for extra bases. In September, Harris was recognized
as Rookie of the Month for the third time, having batted .324 with six home
runs and 19 RBIs. On November
14, Harris was named the 2022 National League Rookie of the Year,
finishing ahead of teammate Spencer Strider. Harris and Strider were the
second pair of Braves to finish first and second for the award,
following Craig Kimbrel and Freddie Freeman in
2011. Harris dedicated the award to Marquis Grissom, his youth baseball
tutor, with whom he had continued working during the offseasons.
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