Early Years
Harrison signed with the Houston Astros out of Westchester High School in Westchester, California in 1965. Harrison amassed a 13-28 record in Houston's farm system and pitched just two innings for the Oklahoma City 89ers in 1969 when he was dealt to the Seattle Pilots with Dooley Womack for Jim Bouton.
He pitched for the franchise's (now known as the Milwaukee Brewers) triple A affiliate, the Portland Beavers in 1970, and went 6-11 with a 5.57 earned run average. During Spring training the following season, he and Marion Jackson were traded to the Baltimore Orioles for Marcelino López.
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“Three early risings make an extra day.”
—Chinese proverb.
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