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Navy Lieutenant Gets Called Up

Navy Lieutenant Gets Called Up

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by: BBQguy Active Indicator LED Icon 9 OP 
~ 8 years ago   Apr 21, '15 11:59am  
m.mlb.com/news/artic le/119515584/navy-gr aduate-mitch-harris- gets-first-call ST. LOUIS -- When the Cardinals open a three-game series in Washington on Tuesday, they'll do so with a Lieutenant in the bullpen. How fitting a setting for Mitch Harris' first big league callup.Nearly seven years after graduating from the United States Naval Academy and a little more than two years removed from wrapping up five years of service in the U.S. Navy, Harris received a new summons. This one was to the Majors.Harris, whose contract was purchased from Triple-A Memphis, takes the roster spot of outfielder Peter Bourjos, who was placed on paternity leave as he and his wife, Ashley, are expecting their first child. Harris tweeted the news out on Monday evening.Harris rejoined the Cardinals' organization in February 2013, after filling his mandatory service time in the Navy, during which he sailed aboard the USS Ponce in the Persian Gulf, conducted drug stings in South America and served on diplomatic assignment in Russia.But Harris, a 13th-round pick in the 2008 First-Year Player Draft, returned hardly in baseball form. With a fastball velocity hovering around 80 mph when he reported to his first Spring Training, Harris wondered if the Cardinals would even want him. But the organization gave him a chance and watched as Harris slowly started to more closely resemble the kid they once scouted.Harris posted a 0.81 ERA that summer with the short-season club in State College. He then climbed three levels in 2014, setting himself up to be a non-roster invitee in Spring Training this year. There, Harris impressed with his cutter, split-finger fastball and improving breaking ball. His velocity has crept back up to the low-90s, and he allowed only two runs on three hits in 9 2/3 Grapefruit League innings.He was pegged as the Triple-A closer to begin this season and notched two saves in four appearances before getting the set of orders he has long waited for.When Harris makes his debut, he'll become the first graduate of the Naval Academy in 94 years to appear in a Major League game. 4951
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analogkid Active Indicator LED Icon 3
~ 8 years ago   Apr 21, '15 12:20pm  
Wow!  Great for him.  Quite a life he has had to this point.  I hope he finds success, as he'll likely head back to AAA once Bourjos is back.  But he'll have more time to hone his skills.  Assuming he throws a two and four seam FB, he's working on having five pitches.  Bravo Zulu for his service and let's hope he can hit the bigs in a more permanent spot at some point. 4951
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sweetie Active Indicator LED Icon 11 Forum Moderator
~ 8 years ago   Apr 21, '15 1:42pm  
Happy for him. It had to be dream come true. 4951
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~ 8 years ago   Apr 21, '15 1:51pm  
Removed By Request 4951
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~ 8 years ago   Apr 21, '15 2:39pm  
Removed By Request 4951
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~ 8 years ago   Apr 21, '15 3:57pm  
Many Thanks for such an awe-inspiring, feel good, AMAZE-BALLS post @BBQguy....And best wishes, warmest thoughts, and all around blessings go out to Harris... 
 
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BBQguy Active Indicator LED Icon 9 OP 
~ 8 years ago   Apr 25, '15 7:28pm  
Harris is coming into the game for his debut right now! Emoticon  4951
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sweetie Active Indicator LED Icon 11 Forum Moderator
~ 8 years ago   Apr 25, '15 9:58pm  
How did he do? 4951
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BBQguy Active Indicator LED Icon 9 OP 
~ 8 years ago   Apr 25, '15 10:09pm  
How did he do?
 
@sweetie: He went 1 1/3, allowed 0 runs, gave up a couple of hits and walks, and struck out the first batter he faced. He has a good fastball(94-96) and the splitter is above average, but his off-speed pitch needs some more bite. All-in-all, I was impressed. More importantly, what an awesome moment for him and his family. Emoticon Sidenote: They were talking about his reserve duty, and he is still an active member through a base in Florida. They set it up where he gets to report for his reserve time all at once. He does 6 weeks during the offseason.  
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