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Josh Harrison | Third Baseman

Team: Pittsburgh Pirates
Age / DOB:  (25) / 7/8/1987
Ht / Wt:  5'8' / 185
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Pirates optioned INF Josh Harrison to Triple-A Indianapolis.
The Pirates have called up right-hander Duke Welker in a corresponding roster move. Harrison is 1-for-9 with an RBI in two stints with the big club this season. May 8 - 10:03 AM

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Josh Harrison - 3B - Pirates

Pirates recalled INF Josh Harrison from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Harrison had one hit in eight at-bats in a short stay with the Bucs earlier this year. He is not fantasy-relevant.
May 7 - 5:02 PM
Josh Harrison - 3B - Pirates

Pirates optioned INF Josh Harrison to Triple-A Indianapolis.

He's being sent out in order to make room for Sunday's starter, Phil Irwin. Harrison received just one start in his two weeks on the roster.
Apr 14 - 10:07 AM
Josh Harrison - 3B - Pirates

Josh Harrison went 4-for-6 with two runs scored Sunday against the Astros.

Harrison raised his average from .231 to .243 in his first start in 11 days. He got pretty regular time back in May and again for a little spell in August, but as difficult of a time as he's had getting on base, he shouldn't be penciled in for a spot on next year's bench.
Sun, Sep 23, 2012 05:42:00 PM
Josh Harrison - 3B - Pirates

Josh Harrison doubled off Francisco Liriano in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Twins.

Harrison's first inning two-bagger ended up being the Pirates' only extra-base hit in 34 trips to the plate. It was his second extra-base hit in as many nights, but Harrison has made just five starts in June. He's off the fantasy radar in all formats.
Wed, Jun 20, 2012 10:30:00 PM
Josh Harrison - 3B - Pirates

Josh Harrison doubled, tripled and scored a run in Tuesday's loss to the Mets.

Harrison has received an uptick in playing time recently and has a modest eight-game hit streak going, batting .367 over that stretch. With possible multiple-position eligibility, he's probably worth consideration in NL-only leagues.
Tue, May 22, 2012 09:52:00 PM
Josh Harrison - 3B - Pirates

Josh Harrison has been scratched from Sunday's game after being hit on the elbow by a pitch.

It's just a precautionary move. Harrison wasn't scheduled to start the game, anyway, and he'll probably be ready to play in a day or two. He's competing for an Opening Day bench spot.
Source: Rob Biertempfel on Twitter
Sun, Mar 4, 2012 09:36:00 AM
Josh Harrison - 3B - Pirates

Josh Harrison tallied four hits to lift the Pirates past the Reds 4-3 Saturday night in Pittsburgh.

Harrison hit a single in the first inning, a triple in the third, a double in the fourth and another single in the sixth. He also collected his fourth stolen base of the season. The 24-year-old could make the Bucs' Opening Day roster next year if he develops more defensive versatility. He's expected to play shortstop in a fall instructional league.
Sat, Sep 24, 2011 10:31:00 PM
Josh Harrison - 3B - Pirates

The Pirates will have Josh Harrison play shortstop in the Instructional League this fall.

Harrison has played second and third base since making his major-league debut on May 31, and has made zero career appearances at shortstop since being a sixth-round pick in 2008. Batting .265/.276/.359 through his first 190 major league plate appearances and a career .306/.355/.424 minor-league hitter, playing a third position could greatly enhance Harrison's chances of sticking around in the big leagues.
Source: MLB.com
Fri, Sep 23, 2011 08:24:00 PM
Josh Harrison - 3B - Pirates

Josh Harrison is expected to continue splitting starts at third base with Pedro Alvarez.

Harrison is out-hitting Alvarez, but the Bucs want to keep both youngsters involved as they begin making roster plans for 2012. It's a situation to avoid in fantasy leagues.
Related: Pedro Alvarez
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Tue, Sep 13, 2011 09:20:00 AM
Josh Harrison - 3B - Pirates

Josh Harrison went 2-for-4 with a double and run scored in Pittsburgh's loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.

Harrison went 6-for-13 during Pittsburgh's four-game swing through St. Louis, and is now batting .353 through 34 at-bats since rejoining the Pirates on August 13. You could do much worse for an NL-only league flier.
Sun, Aug 28, 2011 05:20:00 PM
Josh Harrison - 3B - Pirates

Josh Harrison was 3-for-4 with a career-high three RBI in a win over the Cardinals on Saturday.

Harrison drove home the first run of the game with a single in the top of the second inning and plated two more with another single in a four-run fourth inning. The 24-year-old has hit safely in six out of his last seven games and seems to be carving out a niche at third base. While Harrison has demonstrated an ability to hit for a high batting average and possesses some speed, he offers very little in the way of power.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011 07:09:00 PM
Josh Harrison - 3B - Pirates

Pirates recalled INF Josh Harrison from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Harrison hit just .263/.271/.305 earlier this season with the Pirates. He'll provide depth on the infield but shouldn't play much with Pedro Alvarez now around.
Sat, Aug 13, 2011 11:57:00 AM
Josh Harrison - 3B - Pirates

Pirates optioned INF Josh Harrison to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Pedro Ciriaco was optioned out on Wednesday, so the speculation is that Ronny Cedeno and Steve Pearce will be added to the active roster Friday. Harrison, 24, is batting .263 with four doubles and five RBI in 95 at-bats with the Pirates this season. Pedro Alvarez is looming in the minors, but Brandon Wood and Chase d'Arnaud should share time at third base for now.
Thu, Jul 21, 2011 11:22:00 AM
Josh Harrison - 3B - Pirates

Josh Harrison has been cleared to play Tuesday.

Harrison left Monday's game with dizziness following a collision at home plate, but tests determined that he did not sustain a concussion. He will not start Tuesday, but could be available off the bench.
Source: Jenifer Langosch on Twitter
Tue, Jul 5, 2011 04:35:00 PM

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Batters
PosRoleName
C1Russell Martin
2Michael McKenry
1B1Garrett Jones
2Gaby Sanchez
2B1Neil Walker
2Jordy Mercer
SS1Clint Barmes
2John McDonald
3Chase d'Arnaud
3B1Pedro Alvarez
2Brandon Inge
LF1Starling Marte
CF1Andrew McCutchen
RF1Travis Snider
2Jose Tabata
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1A.J. Burnett
2Wandy Rodriguez
3James McDonald
4Francisco Liriano
5Charlie Morton
6Jeff Karstens
7Jeff Locke
8Jeanmar Gomez
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jason Grilli
2Mark Melancon
3Tony Watson
4Justin Wilson
5Vin Mazzaro
6Bryan Morris
7Jose Contreras
8Jared Hughes