Will Harris

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Will Harris
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Harris with the Houston Astros
Houston Astros – No. 36
Pitcher
Born: (1984-08-28) August 28, 1984 (age 40)
Houston, Texas
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 13, 2012, for the Colorado Rockies
MLB statistics
(through 2015 season)
Win–loss record 10–10
Earned run average 3.28
Strikeouts 175
Teams

William Taylor Harris (born August 28, 1984) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies.

Early life

Harris played baseball at Slidell High School in Slidell Louisiana. Harris has one older brother, Clay, and one younger brother, Dylan. Clay was an LSU infielder from 2002-2005.[1]

Professional career

Harris was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the ninth round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft out of Louisiana State University.

Harris was called up to the majors for the first time on August 11, 2012.[2] His debut was made on August 13.

On April 3, 2013, the Oakland Athletics claimed Harris off waivers from the Colorado Rockies.[3] The Arizona Diamondbacks claimed Harris off waivers from the Oakland Athletics three days later.[4]

On November 3, 2014, he was claimed off waivers by the Houston Astros.[5]

Harris throws two pitches — a four-seam fastball in the low 90s and a curveball in the upper 70s.[6]

References

  1. http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5200&ATCLID=175152%7Ctitle=LSUSports.net Will Harris Bio
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