Mitch Harris

Quick Facts

Full Name	Mitch Harris
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Nov 7, 1985(1985-11-07)
Age	39
Birthplace	Ocala
Country	United States
Birth City	Ocala
Horoscope	Capricorn

Mitch Harris Biography

Mitch Harris is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on November 7, 1985 in Ocala, Ocala, United States. Mitchell Andrew Harris (born November 7, 1985) is an American former professional baseball pitcher and former U.S. Navy Lieutenant. A native of Florida who grew up in North Carolina, Harris attended the United States Naval Academy. After serving in the Navy, Harris became the first Naval Academy graduate to appear in the major leagues since 1921, and just the second ever to do so. He made his MLB debut on April 25, 2015 for the St. Louis Cardinals.

Following graduation in 2008 from the Naval Academy, Harris served in the United States Navy for four years, eight months and eight days, attaining the rank of Lieutenant (LT). He was based in Norfolk, Virginia, and deployed a total of three times. One was to the Persian Gulf on the USS Ponce, a 577 feet (176 m) amphibious transport dock, where he served as a weapons officer. LT Harris then contributed to a diplomatic mission to Russia on the USS Carr, an Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate, and to South America for anti-drug operations. He also went to the Baltic states and served as a combat information officer and a training officer. In his time in the military, he visited more than 30 countries. In 2007, he played collegiate summer baseball in the Cape Cod Baseball League for the Bourne Braves.

After his five years in service ended in 2013, Harris started his professional baseball career in the Cardinals’ minor league system, making his debut with the State College Spikes of the New York–Penn League. After his absence from competition, Harris’ fastball velocity had dipped to the low 80s miles per hour. However, the velocity eventually returned to the level of his college playing time. He played for State College exclusively in 2013, appearing in 20 games and going 4–1 with a 0.81 ERA and 29 SO in ​33 ⁄3 IP.

The next season, as a junior, Harris went 8–5 with a 2.14 ERA and a Patriot League-record 119 strikeouts. He also emerged as a force on offense, with a league-leading eight home runs, 47 RBI and a .293 average. He also led Navy in runs batted in, doubles (10), triples (four) and slugging percentage (.534). Baseball America named Harris a third-team All-American. One of his teammates at Navy, Oliver Drake, also a pitcher, was a selection in the same amateur draft, and made his major league debut for the Baltimore Orioles the month following Harris. Harris’ college pitching career totals included a record of 20–13 with a 2.51 ERA and 291 strikeouts over ​222 ⁄3 innings. At the plate, he batted .295 with 105 runs scored, 16 home runs and 112 RBI.

In 2007, he played collegiate summer baseball in the Cape Cod Baseball League for the Bourne Braves. When he graduated, he was one of the highest-rated pitching prospects for the amateur draft, with a fastball that could reach 95 miles per hour (153 km/h) and a cutter with the ability to break bats.

Mitch Harris Net Worth

Mitch Harris is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mitch Harris 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Mitch Harris was born in Ocala, Florida, the son of Cy and Cindy Harris, and grew up in Mount Holly, North Carolina. He attended South Point High School in Belmont, North Carolina, where he played trombone and lettered in baseball and was all-conference and all-state in 2003 and 2004.

The Atlanta Braves selected Harris in the 24th round of the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft, but he did not sign. He was then drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 13th round of the 2008 MLB Draft. He signed with the Cardinals but was unable to play until 2013 due to his commitment to the Navy. He twice petitioned for early release from active duty Navy to the reserves to commence his professional baseball career, in the manner of NBA legend David Robinson. However, the Navy denied Harris’ request both times, citing the contemporaneous war in Afghanistan as the reason. John Abbamondi, a former Naval flight officer and the Cardinals’ assistant general manager while Harris was in the Navy, wrote letters on his behalf for the early release.

On May 5, Harris recorded his first MLB win after pitching a scoreless sixth inning in the Cardinals’ 7–4 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Through his first seven appearances and ​7 ⁄3 innings pitched, he did not allow a run, until May 10 against the Pittsburgh Pirates. On June 19, after appearing in 16 games with a 1–1 record and a 3.63 ERA, the Cardinals optioned him back to Memphis. Harris appeared in five more games and ​5 ⁄3 IP at Memphis, allowing three runs on seven hits, before a July 4 recall to the major league club. One week later, the Cardinals placed him on the 15-day DL with a groin strain. He appeared in 26 games, all in relief, finished with a 2–1 record, 3.67 ERA and 13 walks while striking out 15 in 27 innings. After the season, he received the Tony Conigliaro Award, accorded to a player who “has overcome adversity through the attributes of spirit, determination and courage that were trademarks of Tony C.,” per former Boston Red Sox historian Dick Bresciani.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Facts & Trivia

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