Atlanta Braves Call Up Former Savannah Bananas Pitcher Hayden Harris
Braves bring former Savannah Bananas pitcher to MLB roster
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The Atlanta Braves have added pitcher Hayden Harris, a former player for the Savannah Bananas, to their MLB roster. Harris, who previously pitched three games in the majors with a 3.38 ERA, aims to make a significant impact after being undrafted and showcasing his talent in the MLB Draft League.
- 01Hayden Harris, 27, has been called up to the Atlanta Braves from the minor leagues.
- 02He previously pitched for the Savannah Bananas and had a 3.38 ERA in three MLB games last season.
- 03Harris struck out 13.8 batters per nine innings in his minor league career.
- 04He played four seasons at Georgia Southern before joining the Bananas.
- 05His major league return is set to begin on Tuesday night.
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The Atlanta Braves have officially called up Hayden Harris, a 27-year-old pitcher who previously played for the barnstorming Savannah Bananas. Harris made his MLB debut last season, pitching in three games with a 3.38 ERA. After going undrafted, he showcased his skills in the MLB Draft League with the Frederick Keys, where he recorded 17 strikeouts in just 9.1 innings. Known for his impressive strikeout rate of 13.8 batters per nine innings in the minors, Harris is set to return to the major leagues, beginning his tenure with the Braves on Tuesday night. His journey reflects a hard-earned opportunity after initially being overlooked by MLB teams.
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