The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
2021 Baseball Roster
Harris, Leo
Jersey Number 5
Leo Harris
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 165
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Biloxi, Miss.
- High School:
- St. Martin
Bio
SENIOR YEAR (2023)
- Appeared in 21 games, starting in two games, posting a 3.74 ERA
- Threw a season-high 5 innings, recorded four strikeouts, and picked up the win in a 6-4, 10 inning win against Western Kentucky on April 16
- Recorded the save as he pitched the final three innings, striking out five in an 8-6 win over Jacksonville State on April 25
- Tied his career-high six strikeouts in his final outing as a Blazer against Florida Atlantic on May 19
SOPHOMORE SEASON (2022)
- Appeared in 13 games as a pitcher, making 8 starts
- Tossed a career-high 8 innings @ WKU on May 7
- Had the third most strikeouts on the team with 35
FRESHMAN SEASON (2021)
- Appeared in 27 games, making 13 starts
- Had his first career home run versus Florida Atlantic on April 17
FRESHMAN SEASON (2020)
- Season cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Appeared in seven games, making one start
- Had a .400 on-base percentage
- Posted a perfect fielding percentage with three assists
HIGH SCHOOL
- Played at St. Martin High School in Ocean Springs, Miss. for coach Kary Bridges
- Split time at shortstop and pitcher
- Helped the Yellow Jackets to the postseason his sophomore, junior and senior year, reaching the state finals as a senior
- Team finished at 31-7, winning the South region of the state to make school history his senior season
- Ranked the No. 3 shortstop and No. 21 overall player in the state of Mississippi by Perfect Game
- Recognized as an honors student
PERSONAL
- Born Servantes Leonardo Harris Jr. on March 5 in West Point, Miss.
- Son of Anastasia and Servantes Harris Sr.
- Has one older sister, Jhadia
- Has three family members who competed in college athletics in his dad (baseball), uncle (football) and sister (softball)
- Appeared in 21 games, starting in two games, posting a 3.74 ERA
- Threw a season-high 5 innings, recorded four strikeouts, and picked up the win in a 6-4, 10 inning win against Western Kentucky on April 16
- Recorded the save as he pitched the final three innings, striking out five in an 8-6 win over Jacksonville State on April 25
- Tied his career-high six strikeouts in his final outing as a Blazer against Florida Atlantic on May 19
SOPHOMORE SEASON (2022)
- Appeared in 13 games as a pitcher, making 8 starts
- Tossed a career-high 8 innings @ WKU on May 7
- Had the third most strikeouts on the team with 35
FRESHMAN SEASON (2021)
- Appeared in 27 games, making 13 starts
- Had his first career home run versus Florida Atlantic on April 17
FRESHMAN SEASON (2020)
- Season cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Appeared in seven games, making one start
- Had a .400 on-base percentage
- Posted a perfect fielding percentage with three assists
HIGH SCHOOL
- Played at St. Martin High School in Ocean Springs, Miss. for coach Kary Bridges
- Split time at shortstop and pitcher
- Helped the Yellow Jackets to the postseason his sophomore, junior and senior year, reaching the state finals as a senior
- Team finished at 31-7, winning the South region of the state to make school history his senior season
- Ranked the No. 3 shortstop and No. 21 overall player in the state of Mississippi by Perfect Game
- Recognized as an honors student
PERSONAL
- Born Servantes Leonardo Harris Jr. on March 5 in West Point, Miss.
- Son of Anastasia and Servantes Harris Sr.
- Has one older sister, Jhadia
- Has three family members who competed in college athletics in his dad (baseball), uncle (football) and sister (softball)
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