 | Name: Josh Harrison Position: Third Base, Second Base Birth Date: July 8, 1987 Height: 5'8'' Weight: 175 Bats: Right Throws: Right College/HS: Cincinnati Acquired: Trade for John Grabow/Tom Gorzelanny Major League ETA: 2012 |
| McEffect Report: Nobody was too excited when the Pirates acquired Harrison, just because that trade with the Cubs seemed incredibly one-sided. Harrison came over as a third baseman but has played second a lot with double-A Altoona. That move was definitely a good one because at 5'8'', 175 pounds, Harrison doesn't profile to be a power hitter, which is what you look for in a third baseman. He has hit for good average in his minor league career, and had a great season in 2010 posting a .300/.345/.398 line with 19 stolen bases in a full season with the Altoona Curve. He was one of the best players on the team all summer long and will look to continue his successes when he joins the Indianapolis Indians at some point this coming summer. Harrison probably will never be an everyday major leaguer, but could fill a void (that will be left by Pedro Alvarez's move to first base) for the Pirates at 2nd or 3rd the next few summers until they have more viable option at third base (e.g. Anthony Rendon). |