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Rookie Braves Outfielder Michael Harris II Donates $23,000 To Jackson Residents Impacted By Water Crisis

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Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II opened up his wallet to help the people of Jackson affected by the ongoing water crisis.

The 21 year old told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that he considers the Mississippi capital a second home after spending a couple of months playing for Double-A affiliate, the Mississippi Braves.

"The people there, they just come out and support, treat you like their own," Harris told the newspaper. "There's really no hatred over there. It's just a good place.