Michael Harris II

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Atlanta Braves · Outfielder

Age 255' 11" · 195 lbsBats Left

#34 Current#97 Preseason#50 Dynasty

FBaseball Overview

The Braves' center fielder enters 2026 as a potential breakout candidate after showing significant offensive improvement with a .297 batting average across 276 at-bats, a marked jump from his .249 mark last season. Harris II continues to deliver power production with 14 home runs and 43 RBIs while accumulating 37 runs, providing solid contributions across multiple fantasy categories. Though his stolen base total of 5 dips considerably from the 20 he swiped in 2025, the dramatic batting average improvement suggests improved contact quality and consistency at the plate. His combination of youth, established role in a competitive lineup, and recent uptick in batting average make him an intriguing target for managers seeking mid-round outfield value with potential for further gains.

News Updates

Michael Harris II delivers for Braves in Little League Classic
Michael Harris II broke out of a recent power drought by hitting a solo home run in the ninth inning of Atlanta's 4-2 victory over Milwaukee in the Little League Classic at Williamsport. The blast came after a group of young Little Leaguers had requested he hit a home run during the game.
Aug 24, 2026

MLB Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2022	Atlanta Braves	114	441	414	.297	19	64	75	20	107	.339	.514	.853
2023	Atlanta Braves	138	539	505	.293	18	57	76	20	101	.331	.477	.808
2024	Atlanta Braves	110	470	440	.264	16	48	58	10	94	.304	.418	.722
2025	Atlanta Braves	160	641	611	.249	20	86	55	20	128	.268	.409	.677
2026	Atlanta Braves	141	560	532	.286	24	80	67	10	111	.314	.485	.799
Career	Totals	663	2651	2502	.276	97	335	331	80	541	.309	.458	.767

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2019	2 teams▼	53	212	191	.277	2	27	26	8	42	.344	.393	.737
2021	Rome Braves	101	420	374	.294	7	64	55	27	76	.362	.436	.798
2022	Mississippi Braves	43	196	174	.305	5	33	33	11	39	.372	.506	.878
2023	Gwinnett Stripers	2	9	7	.143	0	0	0	1	3	.333	.143	.476
2024	Gwinnett Stripers	6	26	23	.435	1	2	2	0	3	.500	.565	1.065
Career	Totals	205	863	769	.295	15	126	116	47	163	.364	.442	.806

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Game Log2026 MLB

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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EV Avg90.4 mph

Max EV114.9 mph

Launch Angle9.6°

Barrel %10.4%

K %19.9%

Hard Hit %48.3%

Sprint Speed27.6 ft/s

Bat Speed75.0 mph

Whiff %24.9%

Chase %44.6%

xBA0.285

xSLG0.474

xwOBA0.339

GB%45.6%

FB%22.7%

What These Stats Mean

EV Avg — Average exit velocity — how hard this batter hits the ball. Elite hitters (90+ mph) make consistently hard contact, driving better batting averages and more power.

Max EV — Peak exit velocity on the batter's hardest-hit ball this season. Signals raw power potential even without a high HR total yet.

Launch Angle — Average vertical angle of the ball off the bat. The sweet spot for extra-base hits is roughly 10–30°; extreme ground ball or pop-up hitters sit outside this range.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls hit with the optimal exit velocity + launch angle combo. Barrels are the single best predictor of home runs and slugging percentage.

K % — Strikeout rate per plate appearance. High K% suppresses batting average and limits run-scoring opportunities — lower is better for fantasy.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder. A broader power indicator than barrels; high hard-hit% players rack up extra-base hits and RBI.

Sprint Speed — Peak sprint speed in feet per second. The best predictor of stolen base upside and ability to leg out infield hits.

Bat Speed — Average swing speed at the point of contact. Faster bat speed lets hitters wait longer on pitches and generates more raw power potential.

Whiff % — Percentage of swings that miss. High whiff rates signal strikeout vulnerability, dragging down batting average and overall production.

Chase % — How often the batter swings at pitches outside the strike zone. Low chase rates mean elite plate discipline — more walks, fewer strikeouts, more consistent at-bats.

xBA — Expected batting average based on contact quality, stripping out luck and defensive positioning. Better predictor of future performance than actual batting average.

xSLG — Expected slugging based on batted ball data. A high xSLG relative to actual SLG suggests power suppressed by bad luck that's likely to bounce back.

xwOBA — Expected weighted on-base average — the most comprehensive single expected metric. Combines contact quality, walks, and strikeouts to project overall offensive production.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% hitters trade home run power for speed-dependent value — good for stolen base upside, but a drag on HR and SLG categories.

FB% — Fly ball rate. Elite power hitters combine high FB% with high exit velocity. High fly ball rate + soft contact = home run or nothing type.

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Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2022

Atlanta Braves

114

441

414

.297

107

.339

.514

.853

2023

Atlanta Braves

138

539

505

.293

101

.331

.477

.808

2024

Atlanta Braves

110

470

440

.264

.304

.418

.722

2025

Atlanta Braves

160

641

611

.249

128

.268

.409

.677

2026

Atlanta Braves

141

560

532

.286

111

.314

.485

.799

Career

Totals

663

2651

2502

.276

335

331

541

.309

.458

.767

Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2019

2 teams▼

212

191

.277

.344

.393

.737

2021

Rome Braves

101

420

374

.294

.362

.436

.798

2022

Mississippi Braves

196

174

.305

.372

.506

.878

2023

Gwinnett Stripers

.143

.333

.143

.476

2024

Gwinnett Stripers

.435

.500

.565

1.065

Career

Totals

205

863

769

.295

126

116

163

.364

.442

.806