Just a few weeks ago, Atlanta Braves fans were ready to send the 23-year-old outfielder on a one-way trip to Gwinnett, and now? He’s putting together one of the most impressive hitting stretches the Braves have seen in a decade.
Let’s set the scene: Braves vs. Mets. The rivalry’s always a little spicy, but Harris was the one bringing the heat this time. He went 3-for-4 with a clutch game-tying double, extending his multi-hit game streak to six and his overall hitting streak to seven.
That’s not just hot, that’s Stathead alert territory. The last Brave to do that? Andrelton Simmons, back in 2014. And if Harris can keep it up for two more games? We’re talking record books, folks. Only four Braves in franchise history have stretched a multi-hit streak longer.
How Good Has Michael Harris Been For the Braves?
During this seven-game heater, Harris is hitting .500 with a ridiculous .928 slugging percentage, launching three home runs and collecting nine RBIs. These aren’t empty numbers. The Braves are 5-2 over that stretch. When he hits, they win. Period.
That RBI double in the eighth inning wasn’t just clutch, it was career hit No. 500 for Harris. That makes him the 49th Braves player since the team moved to Atlanta to reach that mark. Not bad for a guy fans were questioning not long ago.
And let’s talk about that — the noise. Remember the calls to demote him? The whispers of trade rumors? Those weren’t just fan chatter; there were actual reports saying he could be moved in the offseason. Well, if this is the version of Harris we’re going to get, then trading him would be handing away a steal of a contract. He’s making under $10 million a year through 2027, per Spotrac — and he’s producing like a $30 million man right now.
The Braves’ playoff hopes might’ve disappeared earlier than expected this season, but this hot streak could be the beginning of something long-term. The tweaks to his swing are clearly working. If this carries into next year, he will remind everyone why he was once the Rookie of the Year.
