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Atlanta Braves call up No. 1 prospect, Stockbridge graduate for MLB debut

Three years ago, Michael Harris II graduated from Stockbridge High School.

Today, Harris will make his Major League Baseball debut for his hometown team.

The Atlanta Braves officially called up their top prospect Harris. He is expected to start in the outfield against the Miami Marlins Saturday and will wear No. 23.

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The Braves drafted Harris out of high school with No. 98 pick of the 2019 MLB draft.

Instead of playing college baseball, he started his pro career with the Gulf Coast Braves and Rome Braves.