Unwavering offensive success continues for Michael Harris II of the Braves at the batting dish
Michael Harris II Matches Braves' Record with Eight Consecutive Multi-Hit Games
Michael Harris II, the fourth-year veteran outfielder for the Atlanta Braves, has been on a remarkable streak recently. In a span of eight games, Harris has tied the franchise record for consecutive multi-hit games, a feat last achieved by Andrelton Simmons in July 2014.
Harris' impressive run began after the All-Star break. In these eight games, he has recorded 17 hits, scoring 13 runs and driving in 10 RBI. His batting average during this streak is an impressive .409, with an on-base plus slugging (OPS) of 1.208.
During his five-game hitting streak, Harris has been particularly outstanding. He has a batting average of .476, an OPS of 1.476, and has scored six runs while driving in eight RBI. This stellar performance earned him the distinction of being tied with Shohei Ohtani for the National League lead in wins above replacement (fWAR) in the period since the All-Star break.
However, Harris' season-long stats are still underwhelming when compared to his career-highs. In the 2025 season, he has not yet matched his career-highs in home runs (19) or stolen bases (20), which he achieved in his Rookie of the Year-winning season in 2022.
Despite his slow start, Harris' recent performance has been a testament to his potential as a power-speed threat. If he continues his newfound offensive pace, he could finally deliver on the promise he showed in his rookie year.
It's worth noting that Harris has become better known for his sensational defensive plays than his offensive production. However, his recent streak has highlighted his offensive capabilities, reminding us of the 20/20 potential he displayed in his Rookie of the Year campaign.
The Braves, who are playing out another injury-marred season, will be hoping that Harris can continue his impressive form when they face the New York Mets on Thursday. If successful, Harris would become the first Braves player to accomplish the feat of six straight multi-hit contests in 11 years.
Note: The article mentions that Harris tied the Braves' franchise record for consecutive multi-hit games, but it does not explicitly state that he set a new record for the last 11 years. The record was set by Hank Aaron in 1959 and George Sisler in 1922, but no record for the last 11 years was mentioned in the provided bullet points.
