Michael Harris II: The Dream and the Journey | Atlanta Braves

This short film chronicles 2022 National League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Michael Harris II’s journey as a kid from Atlanta all the way to his big-league debut for his hometown team. Featuring conversations with Michael, his parents, high school coaches, mentors, and scouts, the documentary tells the story of how a young boy’s dream becomes a young man’s reality.
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[@steveybunz]

As a Mets fan, this guy is a special player and I hate that we have to see him for the next decade or so. Enjoyed watching this

[@ibaIIhog]

U live in queens ?

[@jeffwineland313]

Fantastic! As a lifelong Braves fan, this whole story makes me happy. Michael Harris II is the kind of young man that we all want our sons to be like. He and his family are the kind of quality people I grew up around in the Atlanta suburbs, and I couldn’t be happier for this kid and for the Braves!

[@bmxbobby1]

Me Too

[@andyroid5028]

*_Well said, Jeff. ✓_*

[@julianoliver2116]

Man…I legit felt myself tearing up watching this. So happy for this dude. Keep going at it Michael! 🔥

[@migueIosaurus]

I cried too man

[@nogoodpimp]

"You going to Gwinnett... No, I'm going higher!" Instant chills!

[@seventallguitarist]

I hope all of us Braves fans can wrap our brains around how special it is to have Harris & Acuna moving forward for the next decade. The positive energy and FUN that Harris, Acuna, Albies & Grissom are going to put on display every night? Special. Oh yeah... Riley, Olson & Murphy are pretty good too. Just let that group of 7 players sink in.

[@StephanieTrejo828]

Amen! I don't know if it really hits home to people just how special it is to have one player like this, much less seven!! It's mind blowing. Also, these guys are actually very close like a family. The Mets and Phils can buy a roster full of great players, but they'll never have what the Braves have in terms of the players having played together for years and the fact that they really do care about and look out for each other.

[@jeremiah_12]

We still haven’t seen Olson do his thing yet. He will definitely have a good 2023 season.

[@seventallguitarist]

@@jeremiah_12 I think so too. He can just settle in & be Matt Olson with all of that Freddie nonsense gone now. Unfortunately now Grissom has to deal with the Dansby talk.

[@KJ-wx2su]

As a Phillies fan, we've always looked to Michael Harris as an example of, "Man, we haven't developed a quality outfielder in decades and the Braves seem to find all-stars like MH every other year." I had no idea he and his family were such quality people, and how much he loved his hometown team. Loved everything about this video, and while I'll never root for the Braves I'm definitely a Harris fan!

[@squarebidnezz4524]

🤣 🤣 🤣 Least you're not a Mets fan.

[@brandonwilliams8220]

Bryce Harper😂

[@KJ-wx2su]

@@brandonwilliams8220 Bryce Harper...who was drafted and developed by the Nationals😬

[@andyroid5028]

_I bet you'll root for the Braves if the result of us beating some team means that it somehow puts the Phils in the playoffs. LOL_

[@katieleonard7660]

Lifelong Braves fan here, and these are the stories we live for. Hometown kid gets the shot of a lifetime and makes the most of it. I love watching Mike play and I’m so happy we get to keeping watching him here in Atlanta for many years to come!

[@questionmanga3963]

I love this kid. I’m 61 now. I hope I can see his whole career!!

[@brandonwilliams8220]

You will💪🏽

[@brandonbeck3672]

Great video, I voached his sister in softball and they are a great family. I am a huge Braves fan, and was so happy when he was brought up and wish him and the family all the success in the world. They deserve it.

[@andyroid5028]

*_Thanks for sharing that, Brandon. Yeah, they seem like a great supportive family. They obviously raised their kids right!_*

[@anderra88]

As a fellow resident of Ellenwood, I am so proud of him and his accomplishments.

[@DavidMorellDMO]

This was amazing and I feel honored to have been at his first game and capture his first career hit. Our future is so bright. MONEY MIKE BABY!

[@eyepatchvisual]

This story is so authentic to Atlanta culture

[@jamesonbyrom5681]

As a braves fan who lives in Montgomery I went to a biscuits game vs the braves when he was in AA after the first game I knew we had to pull him up immediately

[@opienick]

I played against this guy in 5/6 travel ball. I remember his team #1 5/6 in GA destroyed us #2 5/6 in GA every head to head that season. So incredible to see how far he went and I’m so glad he’s with us. Go Michael and Go Braves!

[@bosshoggish1]

I LOVE how the Braves have had so many local and regional players!

[@macktone6914]

BEAUTIFUL……INSPIRING #ForTheA

[@SpentShellsNC]

Hell yeah! So glad money Mike is on our team!

[@roostlol6118]

I don't know why i started to tear up but I did

[@kevinchenoweth5712]

I cannot tell you how proud of you I am Michael! I cannot believe I got to watch you play everyday with my son David at Stockbridge. I knew then as many did, that you were very special and I am so happy to see you get your reward. Stay the Michael everyone loves, God and the game will treat you right!

[@andyroid5028]

*_Thanks for sharing that. I love it when we can read some of these bits of REAL life (behind the scenes) info. about our local heroes. ✓_*

[@justinscott8130]

I already liked this dude now I love him even more! I got to see him as a rome brave as well dude is awesome

[@derick-smith]

What a time to be a Braves fan!

[@KDJ0513]

Let’s Go Braves🪓

[@bruno-n-flynn5657]

I'm 39 years old and I'm a ball player.. Now a days it's softball, but I grew up playing baseball. I played at Gresham Park. I didn't know Gresham Park was that big.

[@squarebidnezz4524]

My cuz played football at Gresham. Im baseball at Shoals Creek 💪

[@clarencedolan699]

I played at Gresham Park in the late 70’s early 8p’s before I moved to a different part of Atl, I’m 52 now. It has always been known for baseball, I didn’t know it was still relevant which makes me happy. Baseball was just as much loved as football and basketball back then and Gresham Park had a lot to do with it.

[@YusukeKnight]

Go Braves

[@figster414]

Saw in person last season, had seats in left center. Vs. Washington. Deep fly ball to deep right center and he sailed all the way to to ball and nabbed it over the wall. I’ve never seen a CF run that fast. TV does not do him Justice. My man can MOVE!!!

[@garrettclemmons3991]

The team that put this together, amazing ! Harris is a stud!

[@tripd6276]

The Braves better keep this kid. Whatever it takes Alex!!

[@squarebidnezz4524]

Can't let the hometown kid get away. 👀 👀 Dansby Swanson 👀 👀

[@D3Csportscards]

The Sky is the limit for this kid and I hope he grabs it with both hands. Chop on Braves Country.

[@LEFTBEHINDTIMES]

We are blessed to have this young man. Thanks for sharing. ✝️

[@psychyology]

Congratulations Michael! We are very proud of you! God Bless You!

[@phuckbillgates8790]

This was like an episode of Atlanta. Who was the director Hiro Murai, LOL? I was almost expecting Paper Boi and Earn to show up. The Braves make the best online content in MLB hands down.

[@Kinardgaming]

I played against him in high school our schools Stockbridge and Woodland were rivals with one another in every sport only 10 min apart and he was always a great ball player

[@sway_onthetrail]

Genuinely teared up watching this. Sat behind his family at a game last season and they were really good people. Honored to have Money Mike on this team. Dude IS what Braves baseball is.

[@margaretlavelle5731]

God bless Michael and his family! The children need a young man to look up to! Stay strong, Michael!

[@AyeshaTheGreat]

Beautiful story. I wish Mike and his family all the best.

[@Dleefrlula]

I’m born and raised in Atlanta and it warms my heart to see local kids playing for the Braves. 😊😊I was very disappointed when Dansby left.

[@xaviermartin7478]

Straight dawgg it’s so special because there isn’t a lot of black players in baseball an he’s the example of how you can make it just gotta stay dedicated an plus he’s an Atlanta kid playing for his hometown special player. Shout out to Dana for scouting him…

[@richardminter9462]

Love love love Money Mike - so glad we have him on our team!

[@cripple9860]

This man will be a superstar (if he isn't already)

[@horacebarnett2810]

Great Job Cuz! So proud

[@rodangelomonterogomez5040]

Vamos Braves. Go Bravos.

[@canttouchthis6439]

I can tell Michael Harris is a good person with a good head on his shoulder.

[@GODsARMY121]

Let's go braves.

[@idk87792]

I went to a double A game when he was playing in double A seeing his career start was one of the best things he Is a truly awesome person awesome player looking forward to watching him play again

[@Mitch-zr4wb]

Great mom and dad = not only a great ball player but a great man.

[@JTA15]

I went to a Braves game last summer and this guy went four for four with a dinger. I was only allowed to get one jersey and I was leaning toward Dansby until that home run. Ever since that game he’s been my favorite player.

[@MickieJful]

Great documentary. What an amazing, successful journey! Hard-work really does make the difference. Congratulations to Michael, the entire Harris Family and community leaders and programs.

[@jordanroberts1519]

17:32...that smirk!!! I love it!!! I can't wait to see what the future holds for you, Michael. Keep building.

[@ohenry2]

Amazing player from an AWESOME family. Been watching him since T Ball @ Gresham Park. If he does nothing else in baseball he's already won. Keep making us proud Young Man!⚾️🔥🔥🔥

[@cameelhabab8111]

SO INSPIRING!! MONEY MIKE!!

[@christopherkane3502]

And he wears those classic Oakley's! 😊

[@ramsey_texano7]

Go Braves!!! Best team ever

[@TheDucatiPilot]

Our first full season with Money Mike! Can't wait! #GoBraves

[@brandonwilliams8220]

Being a Gresham Park Alumni we definitely take pride in it me watching Mike with the Longhorns and Yard dogs at Gresham he was a dawg then and watching him now seeing him and a few others come from where we grew up make it inspires kids to know it’s possible

[@karenjuarez454]

Can’t wait to see him and the rest of the players soon! This video was dope

[@RetailRipper]

amazingly done MH2. Chop on!!!

[@MrQuizno99]

I’m a dodgers fan and I can legit say he’s one of my favorite outfielders In the game. Love everything about his game!

[@timenloe3846]

Supportive loving parents created a great humble athlete and good person. I am happy for the Harris family.

[@Clarkoutdoors]

Great job mom and dad yall raised one hell of a dude!

[@notmarcus17]

Let's go Michael Harris

[@owenn3337]

What a Great Story. I am so Happy for him and Proud to see a local kid do so well. From the Glass of 1983 SHS

[@johnyandle9433]

Inspirational. You got to appreciate the humility…. And the swag!!!

[@Bravesdarrell8552]

You got to love this guy ! Stay golden Michael stay golden ! There’s a lot of young eyes on you. Sending love from your MS. BRAVES family.

[@KJM318]

This is such a great video! I love mike Harris the 2nd he is such a inspiration I love him so much! thanks for the inspiration mike! Ive been a braves fan for a while now too.

[@thefowlhunter]

so awesome, seems like such a solid, humble young man #chopon

[@willpgarrett2940]

Aight Kid, now get down to Florida for Spring, and get to work on an even better season this year. ChopOn!

[@bread3y3production]

This is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 love to see some1 be able to accomplish there dreams

[@xxdevil85xx75]

Moment I won’t forget first time I’ve been at a ball game where a future HoF got his 1st career hit 5/28/22 at 5:52pm 2nd AB 🥹

[@DreDaHotSteppa]

Federal 💀💀💀

[@arottie4097]

Only thing that really Sux about video is it wasn't 2 hrs. long!! Ha!! Fact, my next Braves jersey will have Mr Michael Harris II: name on it! Lets Gooo BRAVES.

[@thepecker4815]

Go BRAVES.

[@floridasportsworld]

Straight up BEAST! Braves are going to compete no matter what!

[@kirkleitch8416]

Such a great story. Great young man. Great family. Great Brave!

[@Go_Blue_24]

Man that makes you so emotional and you know it helps people realize that they can make it!

[@WAY-wr6ur]

You visualized it and made it come true.

[@chandlerwilkerson6183]

Love this kid man. I feel like he’s my kid brother. He will be an all time Brave when it’s all said and done. Future legend

[@chriss.2978]

loved this, hyped for baseball season ⚾

[@WAY-wr6ur]

congratulations Michael.

[@tater19981976]

Wishing you continued success in your career!! #Braves

[@caramelcomments]

Love this. So happy to see his success. Met his parents at a Braves game and I see why he is so amazing. It runs in the family.

[@VisionMusicWorks]

This was sooo good!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@atlzone6]

Shout out to Michael Harris glad you playing for your home team and my home team the Braves

[@squarebidnezz4524]

Yes sirr Gresham Park. I'm Shoals Creek tho 💪

[@viv6511]

Great inspirational story ❤

[@afalig]

Love to see it. Humility at its finest. One of my favorite coming up stories man.

[@ZIONAT0N]

love this as a lifelong Braves fan makes me proud to have Michael on our team

[@elibanzon2546]

Exquisitely put together! Go Braves!

[@benhart2126]

The credits☄️🔥

[@jagdawgii929]

This is incredible

[@alecbaldwin9671]

So happy he’s here in ATL. Let’s go Mike

[@stewju]

So great. Job well done by everybody involved 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@atlmorpheus]

What an awesome story

[@daphaneylockett7180]

Great documentary Harris Family !! 😊

[@KingStackkz]

I got signed to a minor league deal by the flyers when I was junior in high school to go play in Canada with Hamilton bulldogs in junior major SEMI-pro and got injured so I was unable to play in the nhl and I was never drafted only signed to contract so seeing the rise and the draft stories from up and coming athletes always makes me super happy! mike seems like a great dude and even tho I'm from Philly and I'm a Phillies fan I really hope he has a great follow up season. nothin but love

[@christopherjohnson1189]

Big props to this man's family for being involved and keeping him humble. What a great story and Go Braves!

[@eugenkost5962]

Tears! We on the same route . Only time will tell!

[@matthewharper4601]

I don't know Michael personally but I've heard about him for the past several years from one his dad's coworkers. When he comes to my job to pickup or deliver he would always talk about Michael about how great of a player and young man he was. So I got a little emotional watching this. So glad this young man got to live out his dream. He's definitely a fan favorite in my household and all of Braves country.

[@bayoustate9481]

Thank the baseball gods the Braves picked Money Mike in the draft. I watch most of the Braves' games and I look forward to watching this beast born to be a ballplayer play CF for the Braves. Future superstar. Chop On

[@TheAtl404]

Awesome story ❤

[@doogzlen59]

This was 🅰️wesome! Keep aim'n high MH3

[@ralami6183]

Man what a Beautiful story! Love to see a Black family with a successful journey like this.

[@Cuffie07]

Wow what a story! I hope he contiues to do well and they make a movie on him!

[@techwood16]

I hope we have em his whole career