Will Harris
Baseball player and World Series champion
Born
August 28th, 1984
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2021. Teams included the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals. Achieved success as part of the Astros' roster that won the World Series in 2017. Known for exceptional performance in relief pitching, particularly in high-pressure situations. Contributed significantly during postseason play, enhancing team success.
Appeared in the 2017 World Series with the Houston Astros
Recorded a career ERA of 3.47 over multiple seasons
Completed a total of 72 saves throughout his MLB career
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