Will Harris is a former professional baseball pitcher who played for several teams during his career. He was born on August 28, 1984, in Houston, Texas, and attended Louisiana State University, where he played college baseball for the LSU Tigers.
Harris was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the ninth round of the 2006 Major League Baseball draft. He spent several years in the Rockies' minor league system before making his major league debut with the team in 2012. Harris struggled in his limited time with the Rockies, posting a 9.24 ERA in 12 appearances.
After being released by the Rockies in 2013, Harris signed with the Oakland Athletics and spent the next two seasons with the team. He was then traded to the Houston Astros in November 2014 and became a key member of their bullpen. Harris had a breakout season in 2015, posting a 1.90 ERA in 68 appearances and helping the Astros reach the playoffs for the first time since 2005.
Harris continued to be a reliable reliever for the Astros over the next few seasons, helping them win the World Series in 2017. He was named to the American League All-Star team in 2016 and finished the season with a 2.25 ERA in 66 appearances.
In 2019, Harris signed a three-year, $24 million contract with the Washington Nationals. He struggled in his first season with the team, posting a 5.61 ERA in 20 appearances. However, he bounced back in 2020, posting a 3.06 ERA in 20 appearances and helping the Nationals reach the playoffs.
Harris was released by the Nationals in March 2021 and signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. He struggled in his limited time with the team, posting a 7.62 ERA in 19 appearances, and was released in August.
Overall, Harris had a successful career as a relief pitcher, posting a 3.39 ERA in 437 appearances over 10 seasons. He was known for his ability to induce ground balls and limit walks, and was a key member of several playoff teams.
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