Guide Note

Willie Harris is an outfielder for the Washington Nationals. After attending Kennesaw State University, the Baltimore Orioles selected Harris in the 24th round of the 1999 amateur draft. He made his major league debut with the Orioles on September 2, 2001. Harris played for the Orioles, White Sox, Red Sox, and the Braves, before joining the Nationals as a free agent in 2007.

Fast Facts

1. Birthdate: June 12, 1978
2. Hometown: Cairo, Georgia
3. Uniform Number: 22
4. Position: Outfield
5. Bats/Throws: Left/Right
6. Also goes by the nickname "Peapod", given to him by Ken Harrelson

• June 4, 1996: Drafted in the 28th round of the 1996 amateur draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates (Declined contract).

• June 2, 1999: Drafted in the 24th round of the 1999 amateur draft by the Baltimore Orioles.

• January 29, 2002: Traded to the Chicago White Sox for Chris Singleton.

• January 19, 2006: Signed with the Boston Red Sox as a Free Agent.

• December 9, 2006: Signed with the Atlanta Braves as a Free Agent.

Harris is a productive offensive lead-off hitter. He is patient enough to draw a walk, and uses his speed on the base paths.[1]

Harris does not hit lefties well, and produces too many fly-ball outs for a lead-off hitter. He Does not hit for power.[2]