Former Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns & Lafayette Native Hogan Harris Gets 1st MLB Win
Former Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns lefty Hogan Harris picked up his first Major League win in a 9-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Harris, making his first Major League start, pitched 5 innings, allowing 3 runs on 4 hits. He walked three and struck out a pair of Pirates.
Harris made his Major League debut on April 14th against the Mets, but was sent back down shortly thereafter. He was recalled May 27 and has made 3 appearances, including his start on Wednesday.
Harris was the Athletics 3rd Round pick in 2016 out of Louisiana. The Lafayette, Louisiana native and St. Thomas More alum, complied a notched a career 12-4 record with a 2.87 ERA in three seasons with the Ragin’ Cajuns. In 153.2 innings, he recorded 167 strikeouts with a .227 opponents average.