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  FOX Sports on MSN: Willie Harris - Scouting
Harris has not mastered lefties, which forces him to be platooned.
Harris is a gifted athlete who has terrific range at second base, especially covering ground to his left and toward the foul line on popups.
Harris can play center and left fields, which gives him value as a utility man. He's a quality basestealer and can fly going first to third.
msn.foxsports.com /mlb/playerScouting?categoryId=103959   (159 words)

  
  Willie Harris
WILLIE BRUCE HARRIS was born on March 13, 1933 in Calmer/Rison, Arkansas.
Willie was the youngest of six children, with four brothers and one sister.
Willie said, "I knew right away she was the one," and made her his bride.
www.talentondisplay.com /WillieHarris.html   (1485 words)

  
  Willie Harris Baseball Stats by Baseball Almanac
Willie Harris was born on Thursday, June 22, 1978, in Cairo, Georgia.
Harris was 23 years old when he broke into the big leagues on September 2, 2001, with the Baltimore Orioles.
His biographical data, year-by-year hitting stats, fielding stats, pitching stats (where applicable), career totals, uniform numbers, salary data and miscellaneous items-of-interest are presented by Baseball Almanac on this comprehensive Willie Harris baseball stats page.
www.baseball-almanac.com /players/player.php?p=harriwi01   (359 words)

  
  RotoTimes.com - Willie Harris - Notes
Willie Harris was non-tendered by the White Sox.
Willie Harris may be sent down Thursday by the White Sox to make room on their roster for the return of Ross Gload, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Willie Harris was originally expected to start at second base for the White Sox this year, but that will likely change now that the team has signed Japanese star Tadahito Iguchi.
www.rototimes.com /mlb/player/4532/notes/2005   (712 words)

  
  Boston Red Sox - History on Harris's side? - The Boston Globe
Willie Harris is the second native son of Cairo, Ga., to reach the majors — after Jackie Robinson.
Harris, who was Chicago's starting second baseman in 2004 but lost his job to Tadahito Iguchi, is here with a chance to win a spot as an extra infielder and backup center fielder.
Harris, who is listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 170 pounds and played wide receiver well enough in high school, he said, that Florida State coach Bobby Bowden paid a recruiting visit to his home, said he learned of Robinson while doing a report on him in middle school.
www.boston.com /sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2006/02/27/history_on_harriss_side   (1081 words)

  
 Willie Harris : USAToday.com - Willie Harris Biography from USAToday.com
Willie Harris was 2-for-3 with a run and an RBI on Wednesday to help the Braves beat the Padres.
ET Braves signed second baseman-outfielder Willie Harris to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
Harris, 28, is a.238/.306/.294 hitter in 899 at-bats as a major leaguer.
fantasybaseball.usatoday.com /content/player.asp?sport=MLB&id=3338   (434 words)

  
 Willie Harris at AllExperts
Willie Harris (born June 22, 1978 in Cairo, Georgia, in the United States) is a second baseman/outfielder in Major League Baseball who currently plays for the Boston Red Sox organization.
Harris was formerly a member of the Baltimore Orioles (2001) and Chicago White Sox (2002-05).
Willie's phenomenal heart and will gave him the ability to successfully pinch hit for a single in game 4 of the World Series against the Houston Astros.
en.allexperts.com /e/w/wi/willie_harris.htm   (632 words)

  
 Boston Red Sox, Willie Harris, Tim Wakefield, Carl Crawford, Major League Baseball, Tampa Bay Devil Rays - CBSSports.com
BOSTON -- Willie Harris fired the ball from a position he rarely plays to throw out one of baseball's fastest runners at home and save a win for the Red Sox that should have been much easier.
Harris had played just two innings in left field before Sunday since reaching the majors in 2001 and played there Sunday while Manny Ramirez sat out with minor back and knee problems.
The Red Sox made it 2-0 in the fifth on doubles by Harris and Loretta, who went 2-for-5 and is 23-for-55 during his hitting streak.
www.sportsline.com /mlb/gamecenter/recap/MLB_20060528_TB@BOS   (1192 words)

  
 NIAD Art Center
Willie Harris' multitude of sprightly ink drawings and prints of a wide-eyed elfin figure with outstretched arms, ears and hair are self-portraits of the artist.
Harris communicates with picture symbols, some sign language and gestures, and lives in a board and care home in Oakland.
Harris' work was recently on display in April 2005 at San Francisco's Concourse Gallery and at the Arts Benicia Gallery in Benicia, CA.
www.niadart.org /Willie_Harris_bio_bw.html   (211 words)

  
 Fantasy Baseball Profile - Willie Harris
Harris does all he is asked to do, except he has only been asked a few times so far.
Harris will see a majority of the starts at second base and will handle the leadoff duties in the final weeks of the season as an audition for next year.
Harris isn't expected to go on the DL, his comment "I can put a little weight on it now" seems to suggest that he may miss at least a few more days of action.
www.thomasgeorge.com /baseball/profile.cfm?playerId=2986&allNews=1   (1252 words)

  
 Meet the Sox : Willie Harris
Willie was a fleet-of-foot baserunner who could use his speed smartly, and he also possessed excellent defensive range at second base.
Harris didn’t help his own cause with a poor spring in 2005, and he was relegated to backup infielder/Triple-A starter for the rest of the season.
Willie had some nice moments with the Sox, and he certainly came to Chicago at a fair price.
soxmachine.com /blogs/meet_the_sox/articles/392.aspx   (498 words)

  
 The Willie Harris Thread - Sons of Sam Horn
Harris has been so putrid that the thought "if only he was as good a hitter as Darren Lewis" crossed my mind recently.
Willie Harris has never proven that he has the ability to be a starting OF in the major leagues, at any time, at any level.
Too small a sample to say he'd be better or worse than Harris (yet), who in nearly 900 at bats has put up a.604 OPS in his entire career (and.349 ops this year, I know, too small a sample size).
sonsofsamhorn.net /index.php?showtopic=5340   (2961 words)

  
 Chicago White Sox, Willie Harris, Major League Baseball - CBSSports.com
CHICAGO -- The Chicago White Sox placed infielder Willie Harris on the bereavement list Tuesday, and purchased infielder/catcher Jamie Burke's contract from Triple-A Charlotte to replace Harris.
Harris, hitting.310 with one RBI in 13 games, and must remain on the bereavement list for three days.
White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said Harris is expected to rejoin the team in Tampa Bay for a three-game series that starts May 9.
www.sportsline.com /mlb/story/8441435   (318 words)

  
 ESPN - Willie Harris Stats, News, Photos - Atlanta Braves - MLB Baseball
Willie Harris has not been involved in any transactions this season.
White Sox right fielder Magglio Ordonez and second baseman Willie Harris collided while chasing a fly ball Wednesday night, and both players walked off with injuries.
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sports.espn.go.com /mlb/players/profile?statsId=6798   (96 words)

  
 Willie Harris Statistics - Baseball-Reference.com
Drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 24th round of the 1999 amateur draft.
Willie Harris once visited Pripyat and found that his spit cures thyroid cancer.
Salaries for mid-season call-ups or traded players may not be shown.
www.baseball-reference.com /h/harriwi02.shtml   (807 words)

  
 Jesse Harris | Official Website
Harris' wistful croon sounds restrained and even pensive, yet the soul-baring mood fits with the straightforward atmosphere.
Jesse co-produced vocalist/songwriter Sasha Dobson's most recent album "Modern Romance." Harris and Richard Julian co-produced the record and both contributed guitar work and songwriting.
Songwriter Jesse Harris is carving out a place in the pantheon of notably covered artists with his latest record of tunes, the soundtrack to the upcoming Ethan Hawke written/directed film The Hottest State.
www.jesseharrismusic.com   (0 words)

  
 Willie Harris Stats, Statistics and Fantasy News - RotoWire.com   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Harris went 6-for-6 with two triples, six RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's win over St. Louis.
Harris went 1-for-7 in Wednesday's loss to the Reds and is in a 11-for-57 slump.
Harris went 3-for-4 in Tuesday's loss to Minnesota to raise his batting average to.412.
www.rotowire.com /baseball/player.htm?id=6772   (183 words)

  
 HABLA Biorhythm: Willie Harris
Harris usually pounds the ball into the ground to try to get the most out of his speed.
Harris has excellent speed and uses it wisely.
Harris admits he probably never will have even average power.
members.tripod.com /da_sakane/www/players/h/harriswillie.htm   (134 words)

  
 Willie Harris - Red Sox IF/OF - Royal Rooters
Willie Harris was signed by the Red Sox as a free agent in February 2006.
When he got to Chicago, he said, “Who is Willie Harris, and why does he have a big league uniform?” I didn’t understand that.
Willie Harris could do a fine job of becoming Kapler 2.0 - this model having a bit more positional flexibility, but with less power.
www.redsoxnation.net /forums/index.php?act=ST&f=28&t=20790&st=0   (1357 words)

  
 Willie Harris - Soxtalk.com
Harris' numbers, while not this good, were above average in the minors before his call-up last season.
the movie major league really did a good job of capturing baseball...willie mays hays is willie harris...we need lou brown down there in charlotte to manage this guy....everytime willie harris hits a fly ball he ought to be fined..that includes home runs..
willie harris doesnt have the kind of power it takes t o make in the majors as a fly ball hone run hitter....either he changes or he will be a bust...atleast he will be for us because herry has already said he doesnt want him up here until he learns to do that
www.soxtalk.com /forums/index.php?showtopic=3339   (1355 words)

  
 Harris in the house - Extra Bases
Harris replaces outfielder Adam Stern, who was sent to Triple-A Pawtucket.
Harris said his call-up was bittersweet because Stern is actually one of his closest friends on the Sox.
Harris becomes the third member of Pawtucket’s Opening Day roster to be promoted to Boston already this season.
www.boston.com /sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2006/04/harris_in_the_h_1.html   (497 words)

  
 A Chicago White Sox blog :: South Side Sox
The Red Sox have signed Willie Harris to a one-year, split contract that would pay him a base salary of $650,000 if he makes the Major League roster.
Harris will go to camp as a non-roster invitee, but he figures to have a strong chance to make the team.
For a team that currently has gaping holes at SS and CF, Willie is a nice little insurance policy to have.
www.southsidesox.com /story/2006/1/19/203414/034   (320 words)

  
 Willie Harris : Rotoworld.com - Willie Harris Biography from Rotoworld.com   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Willie Harris went 4-for-5 with two doubles as the Braves' No. 2 hitter on Saturday.
Willie Harris made his second start in three days Wednesday and went 2-for-3 with an RBI against the Phillies.
Braves signed second baseman-outfielder Willie Harris to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
www.rotoworld.com /content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=MLB&id=3338   (670 words)

  
 SF interest in Willie Harris? - SouthSiders.net
Harris started his second consecutive game for the first time since May 13-14.
Please SF take Willy Harris i cant stand watching the guy play who does absolutely squat when he does play.
Willies only roles are to steal and bunt and he can even do those.
www.southsiders.net /index.php?showtopic=2549   (990 words)

  
 CD Baby: THE WILLIE HARRIS GOSPEL SINGERS: Hey Backsliders
The Willie Harris Gospel Singers was organized December 12, 1997 under the management of Vincent L. Chappelle Sr.
The Willie Harris Gospel Singers has won many trophies, certificates, and awards from Airplay International King Eagle Awards out of Nashville, Tennessee, The Country Music Foundation out of Hasting, Nebraska, just to name a few.
Willie Harris has won a song writers award for top gospel song writer of the year, for "Oh Lord Let Me Lean On You" which is on our first CD.
cdbaby.com /cd/whgs   (442 words)

  
 A Chicago White Sox blog :: South Side Sox
Willie Harris was drafted out of Kennesaw State University by the Baltimore Orioles in the 24th round of the 1999 first year player draft.
Willie was the starting second basemen in 2003, and 2004, both times giving way to Roberto Alomar after unimpressive performances.
Unfortunately for Willie, Minnesota seems to me to be the only logical fit.
www.southsidesox.com /story/2005/11/3/01755/2695   (310 words)

  
 WW Harris Esq
Willie and Robbie's father, comedian Pete Conway often performed in the same shows and of course Robbie went along to watch.
Willie was resident pianist at the 2 ¡'s.
Willie gave up smoking some time ago, and is now careful with his booze.
www.billyfury.com /wider_world/weewillieharris/willie.htm   (966 words)

  
 Willie Harris to the Rockies? - SouthSiders.net
If Willie Harris joined the Rockies, he would be their quickest player, their top stolen base threat and a rare infielder capable of playing center field on occasion.
Four teams - two each from the National and American leagues - are chasing Harris but he has an affinity for the Rockies.
Harris, 27, batted.256 with the world champion Chicago White Sox.
www.southsiders.net /index.php?showtopic=5639   (410 words)

  
 Viva El Birdos :: A St. Louis Cardinals Blog
indeed, harris' career trajectory is about where mclemore's was in 1993, when -- after knocking around for five seasons as a part-time, quadruple-a type player -- he finally got an everyday job with the orioles at age 28.
harris made just above the minimum last year, and although he's now arbitration eligible he's not likely to get much of a raise -- not after splitting the year between triple-a and the end of the white sox's bench.
Having watched a lot of White Sox games here in Illinois, the weird thing about Harris was that last year, he was stealing bases and attempting steals at a pretty good clip until Brian Roberts came to town with his walking lead.
www.vivaelbirdos.com /story/2005/11/21/164458/44   (1528 words)

  
 Talking Chop :: An Atlanta Braves Blog
The Braves have apparently signed IF Willie Harris to a minor-league contract and have invited him to spring training.
But I guess when they were all coming up, Willie Harris was there with 'em and whenever Willie would be having his troubles at the plate, they would all go out boozin' (pretty sure they did that all the time, but anyway).
So Willie goes home with like the fattest chick in the place that night just to try to get himself back in the grove.
www.talkingchop.com /story/2006/12/9/1591/54313   (336 words)

  
 Willie Harris - Soxtalk.com
Red Sox signed infielder-outfielder Willie Harris to a minor league contract.
If Willie Harris is the starting CF for the Wrong Sox, then Manny should start working on cutting the ball off from the center fielder again.
Willie Harris is not a starting major leaguer.
www.soxtalk.com /forums/index.php?showtopic=45625   (631 words)

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