Harris played baseball at Slidell High School in Slidell, Louisiana. Harris then went on to play collegiate baseball for LSU. Harris has one older brother, Clay, and one younger brother, Dylan. Clay was an infielder also at LSU from 2002-2005.
Harris was called up to the majors for the first time on August 11, 2012. His debut was made on August 13.
Harris throws two pitches — a four-seam fastball in the low 90s and a curveball in the upper 70s.
Will Harris was invited to his first All-Star Game in 2016 with the Houston Astros.
He appeared in six games in the 2017 postseason. In a combined total of four innings, he allowed six hits and one run. The Astros won the 2017 World Series, becoming the first time ever the team won it.
