Michael Harris II
#23 CF · Braves
Rookie of the Year '22ROY '22
Height
5'11"
Weight
195 lbs
Age
25
College
N/A
Experience
4 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/L
D
C-
C+
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Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC-
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 549 | 0.2758119 | 79 | 275 | 0.76548696 | 72 | 569 |
Current Contract
Length
8 years
Total Value
$72.0M
Guaranteed
$43.2M
AAV
$9.0M/yr
Guaranteed %60%
Performance Analysis
C-
FCA+
Michael Harris II grades as an All-Star caliber performer among MLB center fielders, earning a B+ Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.274 batting average and a 0.758 OPS (near the league average of .720) this season. With 73 home runs and 255 RBI through 522 games (a 23-HR, 79-RBI pace over a full season), he brings moderate power to the lineup. His 70 stolen bases add an elite speed dimension that creates additional offensive value. As a young developing player at 25, Michael is a key contributor for the Braves. A 522-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Fan & Media Sentiment
C+
Mixed
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Michael Harris II is drawing measured praise from the baseball media as a solid young centerfielder with untapped potential for the Braves. The spring coverage has been notably positive, focusing on his clutch hitting ability and encouraging statistical trends that suggest continued development in his prime years. Media outlets are framing Harris II as a valuable piece of Atlanta's core, highlighting his defensive reliability in center field while cautiously optimistic about his offensive ceiling. Fan sentiment reflects this tempered enthusiasm, with supporters viewing him as a dependable contributor who could take another step forward in 2026. The absence of injury concerns or trade speculation has allowed the narrative to focus purely on his on-field contributions and growth trajectory. While he hasn't yet reached the elite-tier coverage that accompanies franchise cornerstones, Harris II has established himself as a respected young talent whose reputation continues to build within baseball circles.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 5/9 | @ LAD | L 1-3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed, 5/6 | @ SEA | L 1-3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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About this player
Michael Harris II is a player in his 4th MLB season listed at CF for the Braves. FanVerdicts maintains four independent grades for every MLB player on an active roster — Contract Value Index for the deal itself, Performance for on-field production, Sentiment for media and fan reaction, and Fan Verdict for community voting. Current grades for Michael Harris II: Contract Value Index D, Performance C-, Sentiment C+, Fan Verdict pending.
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