Christmas is a time of family, festive spirit, and gift-giving. This applies to baseball fans as well. During this holiday season, most baseball fans are excited to get memorabilia and merchandise related to their favorite team or player. One young Atlanta Braves fan had his Christmas dream come true when he was presented with a special gift.
The young fan was gifted an Atlanta Braves jersey and seemed very happy about it. What may surprise people is which player’s name is on the back of the jersey.
Atlanta Braves fan cries upon receiving Michael Harris II jersey
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A Twitter video shared by Farm to Fame shows a young Atlanta Braves fan opening his present. The young boy opens his gift and it’s a Michael Harris II jersey. The young fan shows happiness at his gift and even tears up a little bit. In the tweet, Farm to Fame said “This reaction to opening a Michael Harris jersey is awesome 🥺”.
This reaction to opening a Michael Harris jersey is awesome 🥺
(📹 @ashlykulland)
— Farm To Fame (@FarmToFame_) December 26, 2022
The reaction to receiving the jersey is very wholesome and shows that the young kid is a true fan.
Fans reacted to the wholesome moment and shared their thoughts on it, Many enjoyed the sweet moment and shared their own Christmas experiences. But the best part is that the player himself replied to the video.
I Love To See It😁🥺
— Michael Harris II (@MoneyyyMikeee) December 25, 2022
How can you not be romantic about baseball?
— Showtime (@Showtime1240) December 26, 2022
@MoneyyyMikeee think you can sign the jersey for the kid? Even as a Mets fan can tell he’s a true fan
— MetsFan4Life (@Metsfan4life) December 27, 2022
What a great feeling getting a new #MLB jersey for Christmas !
— Talking Rivals ⚾️ (@TalkingRivals) December 26, 2022
@MoneyyyMikeee I’d say this kid needs an autograph on that thing!
— Nathan Ealy (@nateealy) December 26, 2022
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At one point in the 2022 season, the Atlanta Braves were in record-breaking form. They will be looking to build on that and have a great 2023 season as well. Michael Harris II figures to be a big part of that after a fantastic rookie season.
Michael Harris II was rookie of the year for the 2022 season
In 2019, Harris II was selected in the third round of the MLB Draft by the Atlanta Braves. For the next couple of years, he would play in the Minor Leagues before finally getting his chance at the Majors in 2022. It’s safe to say that he took the opportunity with both hands and ran with it. Furthermore, Harris II won the NL Rookie of the Year award for his efforts.
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The Braves will look forward to seeing how their young star performs in 2023. What do you think of the young fan’s reaction to receiving a Michael Harris II jersey for Christmas? Please share your thoughts in the comments below.