Will Harris (baseball)
A reliable relief pitcher whose pinpoint control and deceptive cutter made him a trusted late-inning arm for championship teams.
Born 1984 (age 42)·American baseball player·Birthday: August 28·Millennials
Biography
Will Harris carved out a decade-long career in the majors not with overpowering velocity, but with surgical precision and a devastating cutter. After a debut with Colorado in 2012, he found his footing in Arizona before becoming a linchpin of the Houston Astros bullpen during their ascent. His calm demeanor on the mound belied the high-leverage situations he routinely navigated, earning the trust of managers in the game's most tense moments. Harris's journey culminated with a World Series championship in 2019 with the Washington Nationals, where his veteran presence was invaluable. His career stands as a testament to the value of consistency and mental fortitude in the relentless grind of a baseball season.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Will was born in 1984, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Will Was Born
The biggest hits of 1984
#1 Movie
Beverly Hills Cop
Best Picture
Amadeus
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Will's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1984Born
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1989Started school
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1997Became a teenager
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2000Could drive
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2002Could vote
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Turned 21
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2014Turned 30
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2024Turned 40
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 42 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Earned an All-Star selection in 2016 as a member of the Houston Astros.
- Pitched in 13 postseason series across three different teams, demonstrating reliability under pressure.
- Recorded a career-best 1.50 ERA over 68 appearances for the Astros in 2015.
- Won a World Series championship with the Washington Nationals in 2019.
Did You Know?
He attended Louisiana State University (LSU) and played college baseball for the Tigers.
Harris was originally drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 9th round of the 2006 MLB Draft.
He and his wife named their son, William, after his grandfather and father, continuing a family tradition.
After retirement, he returned to LSU to complete his degree in sports administration.
“My job is to get three outs before they score.”
