Kalae Harrison

WTM
Oct 12, 2023
Share

  • Position: IF

  • Height: 5’11”

  • Weight: 188 lbs

  • Bats/Throws: L/R

  • Born: 06/05/2002

  • College: North Carolina State University

  • How Acquired: Drafted 18th round, 527th Overall, 2023

  • Bonus: $150,000

  • 40-man Roster: No

  • Rule 5 Eligible: 2026

  • Minor League Free Agency: 2028

  • Options Left: 3

Related Articles

Overview

Harrison started as a freshman and junior for NC State. After batting .224 his first year, he played only sparingly as a sophomore and batted only .162. He improved a lot his third year, batting 313/436/426, walking more than he struck out. Harrison played mostly short in college, but the Pirates announced him as a second baseman.

2023-24

Harrison got into 18 games with Bradenton, playing most third and some at second. He showed good plate discipline — 11 walks and ten strikeouts — and batted 262/418/333. In 2024, Harrison split the season between Bradenton and Greensboro, for 20 and 49 games, respectively. He hit very little at either level, with a .583 OPS at Bradenton and .480 with the Hoppers. He saw time at second and short, but at Greensboro mostly played third. Harrison also filled in for four games at Altoona.

Stats

Fangraphs

Baseball-Reference

Transactions

July 11, 2023: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 18th round, 527th overall pick; signed on July 24.