Hobie Harris
| Hobie Harris | |
|---|---|
Harris with the Trenton Thunder in 2021 | |
| Free agent | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: June 23, 1993 McKinney, Texas, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 1, 2023, for the Washington Nationals | |
| MLB statistics (through 2023 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 5.12 |
| Strikeouts | 9 |
| Teams | |
Robert "Hobie" Harris (born June 23, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Nationals.
Career
[edit]Amateur career
[edit]Harris attended McKinney High School in McKinney, Texas, where he played baseball as an outfielder and pitcher. He enrolled at Paris Junior College to begin his college baseball career. After playing outfield and pitcher as a freshman, Harris began to focus on pitching in his sophomore year. After his sophomore year, Harris transferred to the University of Pittsburgh and played for the Pittsburgh Panthers for two years.[1]
New York Yankees
[edit]The New York Yankees selected Harris in the 31st round of the 2015 Major League Baseball draft.[2] He made his professional debut with the rookie-level Gulf Coast Yankees.[3] Harris spent the entire 2016 season with Single-A Charleston River Dogs, registering a 2–4 record and 2.60 ERA with 59 strikeouts in 52.0 innings of work. He spent the 2017 season split between Single-A Charleston and High-A Tampa Yankees, posting a cumulative 3–3 record and 2.63 ERA with 65 strikeouts in 54.2 innings pitched.
In 2018, Harris played in 27 games split between the GCL Yankees, Tampa, and the Double-A Trenton Thunder, logging a 1–2 record and 2.66 ERA with 55 strikeouts in 47.1 innings of work. The following season, he made 29 appearances for Tampa, recording a 4.62 ERA and 3–4 record with 59 strikeouts in 48.2 innings pitched.[4]
Toronto Blue Jays
[edit]On December 12, 2019, the Toronto Blue Jays selected Harris in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft.[5] He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]
In 2021, Harris pitched in 42 games for the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons, logging a 5–2 record and 3.92 ERA with 51 strikeouts and 8 saves in 43.2 innings of work. He elected minor league free agency following the season on November 7, 2021.
Milwaukee Brewers
[edit]On November 10, 2021, Harris signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers organization.[7] He spent the 2022 season with the Triple-A Nashville Sounds, making 53 appearances and posting a 4/3 record and 2.04 ERA with 56 strikeouts and 8 saves in 53.0 innings pitched. He elected minor league free agency following the season on November 10, 2022.[8]
Washington Nationals
[edit]On November 22, 2022, Harris signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals organization.[9] In spring training with Washington, he recorded a 0.90 ERA with seven strikeouts in eight appearances, after which he was selected to the club's Opening Day roster.[10] Harris made his major league debut with a scoreless inning of relief against the Atlanta Braves, striking out Marcell Ozuna as his first major league batter faced, on April 1, 2023.[11] In 16 games out of the bullpen for Washington, he logged a 5.12 ERA with 9 strikeouts in 19+1⁄3 innings pitched. Following the season on October 18, Harris was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A Rochester Red Wings.[12] He elected free agency on November 6.[13]
Minnesota Twins
[edit]On January 12, 2024, Harris signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins.[14] On November 6, he elected free agency.[15]
Personal life
[edit]Harris has gone by the nickname "Hobie" for most of his life, a reference to the Hobie Cat line of boats. He grew up sailing with his father, also named Robert, and his grandfather.[16] Harris is married to wife Ally.[11]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Hanging with Hobie Harris". MiLB.com. June 10, 2016. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- ^ "Hobie Harris Selected by New York Yankees in MLB Draft – Pitt Panthers #H2P". Pittsburghpanthers.com. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- ^ "MLB Draft 2015: Yankees 2015 draft pick results tracker and social media guide". pinstripealley.com. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- ^ "Hobie Harris Stats & Scouting Report - Baseball America". www.baseballamerica.com.
- ^ Franko, Kyle. "Bisons Notes: Hard-throwing Hobie Harris feeling refreshed in Blue Jays' organization – Trentonian". Trentonian.com. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
- ^ "Brewers Add Another Reliever, Sign Minor League RHP Hobie Harris". reviewingthebrew.com. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- ^ "2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
- ^ "Hobie Harris has been lights out for the Nationals. Will he make the team?". The Washington Post. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- ^ "Nationals' Hobie Harris: Cracks Opening Day roster". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
- ^ a b Golden, Andrew (April 2, 2023). "Nats' Hobie Harris and Thaddeus Ward get first taste of the big leagues". The Washington Post. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
- ^ "Nationals' Hobie Harris: Outrighted to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
- ^ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ "Twins' Hobie Harris: Latches on with Twins". cbssports.com. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2024). "Minor League Free Agents 2024". Baseball America. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ Camerato, Jessica (March 12, 2023). "What's in a name? Hobie has Nats' attention". MLB.com. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)