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Adopted: Ronald "R.J." Harris

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 11 2009 07:50 AM Edited 2 time(s), most recently on Jun 11 2009 09:25 AM

Outfielder Bats: L Throws: L Height: 6-2 Weight: 205 Drafted: 14th round, 434 overall Wears: 42 College: Northwood U, Cedar Hill, Texas Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas Eats: Grandma Gafford's chicken fried steak, watermelon, and sweet tea Digs: Skateboarding Destroys: Red River Athletic Conference* Is: Easy going and Cool to be around *-The junior led the conference in homeruns (18), doubles (24), runs scored (76), total bases (161), and slugging percentage (.852). He was second in the league in batting with a .418 average (79 for 189), hits (67), and RBIs (69) in 53 games. Harris was named RRAC Player of the Week five times this season.

Edgy MD Jun 11 2009 07:52 AM

Oh, good, I finally have an image that makes full use of my 48" monitor.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 11 2009 07:53 AM

I don;t know how to make it smaller

Benjamin Grimm Jun 11 2009 07:57 AM

Just add a "height" tag:

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 11 2009 09:27 AM

RJ was to have (is?) playing for the Edenton Steamers, on the Coastal Plain Collegiate league in North Carolina, where former Met Joe Smith omce played. Here's the Steamers' scoting report on RJ Has blazing speed and noteworthy raw power . . . Projects as a complete player because his range and arm can impact the game from the outfield while his speed and power can be offensive assets. Willing to draw walks to get on base to set the table for team’s offense.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 11 2009 09:41 AM

How'd I know this was happening, JCL?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 17 2009 01:34 PM

RJ has signed a contract with the Mets. No high-falutin' posturing for him.

Benjamin Grimm Jun 18 2009 06:44 AM

Nice! How old is he? 20, 21?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 18 2009 07:00 AM

RJ turned 22 in February. He was a college senior (edit -- actually he's a junior... hmm) . Anyway... Anyway, he is to report to the Kingsport Mets and their new manager, Mike DiFelice. BTW, here is the release from yesterday detailing the early signees. See if you can find your new prospect here! The New York Mets today announced that they have signed 22 of their 50 draft picks from the 2009 First Year Player Draft, including seventh-round selection Darin Gorski, the team's highest pick to agree to terms so far. The lefthanded pitcher from Kutztown University will report to Kingsport (A) of the Appalachian League. The Mets have come to terms with 11 of their first 25 selections including catcher John Freeman (8th round, 254 overall), first baseman Samuel Honeck (11th round, 344 overall) and outfielder Ronald Harris (14th round, 434 overall). Freeman and Harris will join Gorski in Kingsport, while Honeck will begin the season at Brooklyn (A) of the New York Penn League. The team's signings are as follows: Darin Gorski (LHP, 7th round, 224 overall, Kingsport) John Freeman (C, 8th, 254 overall, Kingsport) Samuel Honeck (1B, 11th, 334, Brooklyn) Ronald Harris (OF, 14th, 434, Kingsport) Alexander Gregory (OF, 17th, 524, Brooklyn) Cody Holliday (OF, 18th, 554, Kingsport) Joseph August (OF, 20th, 614, Brooklyn) Joseph Bonfe (3B, 21st, 644, Kingsport) Zachary Von Tersch (RHP, 22nd, 674, Kingsport) John Church (RHP, 23rd, 704, Brooklyn) Michael Johnson (RHP, 24th, 734, Brooklyn) Kurt Steinhauer (OF, 27th, 824, Kingsport) Brian Needham (RHP, 28th, 854, Kingsport) ZeErika Hall (OF, 29th, 884, Gulf Coast) Thomas Chism (LHP, 32nd, 974, Kingsport) James Schroeder (3B, 33rd, 1,004, Brooklyn) Wesley Wrenn (RHP, 35th, 1,064, Brooklyn) Lance Hoge (LHP, 36th, 1,094, Brooklyn) Brandon Sage (LHP, 37th, 1,124, Brooklyn) William Cherry (OF, 38th, 1,154, Kingsport) Travis Ozga (1B, 41st, 1,244, Kingsport) Ryan Mollica (2B, 47th, 1,424, Kingsport) Brooklyn's season begins Friday, June 19th at home, while Kingsport gets under way at home on Tuesday, June 23rd.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 22 2009 09:21 PM

Looking sharp, RJ [url]http://allengreene.zenfolio.com/p869377165/e25bbe021

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 22 2009 10:55 AM

RJ clubbed his first professional HR last week and although he's whiffing a little too much, is walking too: His OBP is .398. If he can reduce the whiffs vs. the lefties and continue to work righties for the free passes, sky's the limit for this kid, according to me.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 05 2009 09:57 AM

Here's a photo of RJ (21) receiving congrats for his fourth home run of the season, last night. RJ is hitting 287/409/426 // 835 with a team-best 19 walks. If he can cut the whiffs slightly and stay in center field, he could be a contendah.

Edgy MD Aug 05 2009 10:12 AM

All of Kingsport is hitting.

MFS62 Aug 11 2009 07:27 PM

JCL - Mets Inside Pitch online has an article about your boy today. Unfortunately, I don't have a subscription. If you do, this is a heads-up. If not, maybe someone else here does. Anyone? Later

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 12 2009 10:38 AM

Thanks. I suppose if it were important enough they'd tell us all.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 01 2009 08:57 AM

Promoted to Brooklyn! 1-for-3 in his debut last nite. May have to step aside for Beltran's debut there tomorrow, however.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 21 2010 08:39 AM Re: Adopted: Ronald "R.J." Harris

RJ got his 2010 season started this weekend with the Cyclones, but it looks like he may have to sing for his supper as part of a DH/LF/RF pool with Cody Holliday, Will Cherry, Kurt Steinhauer and Cory Vaughn. Anyway, RJ was 1-3 with a double. The Clones took 2 of 3 with the MFYs.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 28 2010 08:33 AM Re: Adopted: Ronald "R.J." Harris

They solved that logjam in the Brooklyn outfield by promoting RJ to Savannah. He's batting .333 there after two games.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 03 2010 08:11 AM Re: Adopted: Ronald "R.J." Harris

Poor RJ. 1 for his last 29 and 176/255/259 for the season at Savannah. That's how to get released.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 06 2011 09:25 AM Re: Adopted: Ronald "R.J." Harris

And released he is (as of March 24, evidently). Sorry, R.J. Best of luck in your future endeavors!