Monte Harrison facts for kids
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Harrison with the Salt Lake Bees in 2022
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| Personal information | |||
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| Born | August 10, 1995 Lee's Summit, Missouri, U.S. |
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| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||
| Weight | 230 lb (100 kg; 16 st 6 lb) | ||
| College football career | |||
| Arkansas Razorbacks – No. 82 | |||
| Position | Wide receiver | ||
| Class | Freshman | ||
| Career history | |||
| College | Arkansas (2024–present) | ||
| High school | Lee's Summit West (Lee's Summit, MO) | ||
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Baseball career |
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| Outfielder | |||
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| debut | |||
| August 4, 2020, for the Miami Marlins | |||
| Last appearance | |||
| July 12, 2022, for the Los Angeles Angels | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .176 | ||
| Home runs | 2 | ||
| Runs batted in | 6 | ||
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Monte Fitzgerald Harrison (born August 10, 1995) is an American athlete. He is currently a college football wide receiver for the Arkansas Razorbacks. Before playing college football, he was a professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins and Los Angeles Angels.
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Monte Harrison: A Two-Sport Star
Monte Harrison is known for his skills in both baseball and football. He played professional baseball for several years. Now, he is playing college football. This makes him a unique athlete.
Early Life and High School Sports
Monte grew up in Lee's Summit, Missouri. He was a talented athlete from a young age. In high school, he played three different sports. He excelled at football, baseball, and basketball.
During his senior year, Monte was amazing in football. He caught over 60 passes for more than 1,000 yards. He also scored 13 touchdowns by catching the ball. He even ran for 12 touchdowns. People saw him as a top player for both college football and professional baseball.
Starting His Baseball Journey
Monte was picked by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2014 Major League Baseball draft. This was a big deal. He decided to sign with the Brewers on June 14, 2014. This meant he would start his professional baseball career.
He began playing for the Arizona League Brewers. In his first season, he hit for a .261 batting average. He also stole 32 bases, showing his speed.
Playing in the Minor Leagues
In 2015, Monte played for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. Later that year, he moved to the Helena Brewers. He improved his hitting, finishing the season with a .299 average.
He stayed with the Timber Rattlers in 2016. In 2017, he played for both Wisconsin and the Carolina Mudcats. That year was one of his best in the minor leagues. He hit 21 home runs and stole 27 bases.
Playing for the Miami Marlins
On January 25, 2018, Monte was traded to the Miami Marlins. This was part of a big trade involving several players. Many experts thought he was one of the Marlins' best young players.
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He played for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp in 2018. He continued to show his power and speed. He hit 19 home runs and stole 28 bases. The Marlins added him to their main roster after this season.
In 2019, Monte played for the New Orleans Baby Cakes. He was even chosen for the All-Star Futures Game. This game features the best young players in baseball. He hit .274 with nine home runs and 20 stolen bases.
Making His MLB Debut
Monte Harrison made his Major League Baseball debut on August 4, 2020. He played 32 games for the Marlins that year. He hit one home run and had three runs batted in. He also played in the playoffs with the Marlins.
In 2021, Monte played a few more games for the Marlins. He was mostly with their Triple-A team in Jacksonville. In March 2022, the Marlins decided to let him go.
Time with the Los Angeles Angels
On April 5, 2022, Monte signed a contract with the Los Angeles Angels. He started in their minor league system. He was called up to the Angels' main team on June 24.
He played briefly for the Angels. On July 13, the Angels moved him off their main roster. He then went to play for the Salt Lake Bees, their Triple-A team. He became a free agent in October 2022.
Back with the Brewers
On January 30, 2023, Monte signed a minor league contract. He rejoined the Milwaukee Brewers organization. He played 88 games for the Nashville Sounds. This is the Brewers' Triple-A team. He hit 5 home runs and stole 18 bases. He was released by the Brewers in September 2023.
Monte's Football Comeback
Even though Monte committed to play football in college, he chose baseball first. He didn't play college football for nearly 10 years. But on May 7, 2024, he decided to play football again. He committed to the University of Arkansas. He joined the Arkansas Razorbacks as a walk-on player.
Monte mostly played on special teams during his first season. Special teams are important parts of football games. His experience tracking baseballs helped him in this role. In his first game, he caught two passes for 29 yards. He also recovered an onside kick in another game.
Personal Life
Monte Harrison has a brother named Shaquille Harrison. Shaquille is also a professional athlete. He plays professional basketball in the NBA. Monte's father, Jack, passed away when Monte was in first grade.
