"I try to keep things in perspective. My family, my wife and my daughter come before baseball. Even on my worst days around the game, I still have my health, my wife and my family, and it's still a good day."
An American professional baseball pitcher, Will Haris currently plays for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). In the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft, Will was drafted by the Colorado Rockies as a ninth-round pick. Additionally, he made his Major League Baseball debut on August 13, 2012, playing for the Colorado Rockies.
The American native, Will was born on August 28, 1984, and raised in Houston, Texas. As per his birth, he belongs to the ethnic group of white and was born under the influence of the star sign, Virgo.
As a young, he played baseball for the Slidell High School in Slidell, Louisiana and later he went on to play at LSU. After signing a contract with Colorado Rockies in 2012, he later played for the Arizona Diamondbacks for one year starting from 2013 until 2014.
The famous baseball pitcher who has already played 8 seasons in the MLB has a net worth over $5 million. With the immense experience and skills, he has managed to collect $11,658,651 as career earnings.
Moreover, Will earns $4,225,00 as an annual average salary, making him the 14th best-paid player of the Huston Astros. In contrast, the top-paid player of the team is Zack Greinke and Justin Verlander, having an annual average salary of $34,500,000 and $28,075,000 respectively.
Will's Career Earnings:
| YEAR | TEAM | EARNINGS |
| 2006 | Colorado Rockies | $16,000 |
| 2012 | Colorado Rockies | $480,000 |
| 2013 | Arizona Diamondbacks | $388,251 |
| 2014 | Arizona Diamondbacks | $510,000 |
| 2015 | Houston Astros | $513,900 |
| 2016 | Houston Astros | $525,500 |
| 2017 | Houston Astros | $2,200,000 |
| 2018 | Houston Astros | $2,800,000 |
| 2019 | Houston Astros | $4,225,000 |
| TOTAL EARNINGS | $11,658,651 |
Currently, Harris is under 1 year / $4,225,000 contract with Huston Astors which includes $4,225,000 as a guaranteed amount. Particularly, Harris is expected to earn a base salary of $4,225,000, while carrying a total salary of $4,225,000 in 2019.
Will Harris is the father of two children with his lovely wife, Caroline Bergeron. The couple reportedly tied the knot in 2011.
Will and Caroline are the parents of 2 adorable children, a son, and a daughter.
Will Harris with his family SOURCE: Instagram @willharrislsu The couple became parents for the first time on May 10, 2012, with the birth of their daughter Lilly. Their second child was born in early 2016s who is 3 years old as of 2019.
The 35 years old famous baseball pitcher seems to have prioritized his family compared to the other part of his life. Exploring his Instagram account, he often spends some quality time with his family and never misses a post a picture of them in his account.
He also believes that his wife is the one who understands what he has gone through. He said:
"I try to keep things in perspective. My family, my wife and my daughter come before baseball. Even on my worst days around the game, I still have my health, my wife and my family, and it's still a good day."
Will Harris with his wife and daughter SOURCE: Instagram @willharrislsu In particular, the family was spotted enjoying their time in some of the exotic places around the globe including Disney world, Yosemite national park and many more. Also, his wife and children often visit the baseball arena to cheer him up in his games.
Apart from the family relationship, Will also has a great love for animals as he has adopted a dog whose pictures can be found in his social account.
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