Born on March 7, 2001, Michael Harris II is an American baseball player who plays center field for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB).
In the 2019 MLB draft, Harris was selected by the Atlanta Braves. In exchange for a $548,000 bonus, he signed with the Braves, abandoning his plans to attend veterinary school and his pledge to play college baseball at Texas Tech University.
In 2019, Harris was promoted to the Rome Braves after beginning his professional career with the Gulf Coast Braves. He batted for the two teams in 53 games .277/ .344/ .393 with 27 runs batted in and two home homers.
On May 28, 2022, Harris was promoted to the major leagues and made his debut the same day. He scored his first run and collected his first hit, a single, in the same game. On June 13, 2022, Harris launched his first home run of the season against the Washington Nationals. Harris, for his spectacular performances, received the NL Rookie of the Year award (2022).
Michael Harris II Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | SigningBonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2019 | - | $550,000 | $550,000 | - | $550,000 |
| 2022 | $499,980 | - | $1,249,980 | - | $1,249,980 |
| 2023 | $5,000,000 | - | $5,000,000 | - | $5,000,000 |
Michael Harris II getting paid for Contract
The Atlanta Braves and Michael Harris agreed to an 8-year contract worth $72,000,000, that included $72,000,000 guaranteed and an average salary of $9,000,000 per year. Harris's base pay in 2023 was $5,000,000, with a total compensation of $5,000,000.
In 2019, Michael Harris II signed his first contract and got a signing bonus worth $555,000 with the Atlanta Braves. In 2022, Michael Harris II agreed to an arbitration contract worth $700,000 with the Atlanta Braves for a duration of 1-year.
Finally, in 2023, Michael Harris II signed a pre-arbitration extension contract worth $72,000,000 with the Atlanta Braves for a duration of 8-years.
Michael Harris II make money in a minute
In 2023, Michael’s annual salary was $9,000,000. As we know there are 525,600 minutes in a year. Now, if his annual salary is divided by the total number of minutes a year, he makes about $17.123 a minute.
Michael Harris II Career Earnings
Michael Harris II has been a part of MLB for 2 seasons, with the Atlanta Braves.
Michael Harris II has a total career earnings of $6,799,980. This includes his base salary of $5,499,980, a signing bonus of $550,000, and an incentive of $750,000, during his 2 seasons in the MLB.
Terms of Michael Harris II’s Contract
Michael Harris inked an 8-year contract worth $72,000,000 with the Atlanta Braves, with an average salary of $9,000,000 per year and $72,000,000 guaranteed, Harris had a base pay of $5,000,000 and a total compensation of $5,000,000, in 2023.
The clauses in Harris' contract are as follows:
2031 Club Option contains a $5M buyout
2032 Club Option contains a $5M buyout (if 2031 is exercised)
His unrestricted free agency will commence in 2033
Michael Harris II’s Contract is Guaranteed
Michael Harris signed an 8-year contract worth $72,000,000, with the Atlanta Braves, including $72,000,000 guaranteed, with an annual average salary of $9,000,000.
Michael Harris II Contract History
These are all the contracts of Michael Harris II till now:
2019: Michael Harris II signed his first contract and got a signing bonus worth $555,000 with the Atlanta Braves.
2023: Michael Harris II signed a pre-arbitration extension contract worth $72,000,000 with the Atlanta Braves for a duration of 8-years.
FAQs
A. Michael Harris II’s age is 22 years ( As of October 2023).
A. Michael Harris II plays for the Atlanta Braves in Major Lеaguе Baseball.
A. Michael Harris II earns around $17.123 in a minute (As of 2023).
A. Michael Harris II’s current annual salary is $9,000,000.
A. Michael Harris II's contract is valid for a duration of 8 years.
