After starting the season poorly, Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II has quickly become one of baseball's best hitters.

Harris was dropped to the bottom of the order, and the numbers told the story — in 348 plate appearances, he slashed just .210/.235/.317 with 14 extra-base hits (six home runs), 43 RBIs, and a 21% strikeout rate.

Michael Harris II breaks the game open with a long three-run home run to right field in the top of the 5th inning

The Braves have won four of their last five games as Michael Harris II has provided a big, unexpected offensive boost for Atlanta.

The Braves fell behind 6-0 in a game delayed 95 minutes by rain before storming back against David Peterson and Reed Garrett (3-5).

Michael Harris II hits a double to center field to plate Eli White and tie the game at 3 in the top of the 8th

Michael Harris II put on an Atlanta Braves uniform for the first time when he was six years old playing wiffleball at Turner Field. Fifteen years later, Harris won’t have to worry about wearing ...