The Pirates will honor Josh Harrison on August 8 when the Mets visit PNC Park, with the former Pirate set to throw out the first pitch and a Josh Harrison T-shirt given to the first 20,000 fans in attendance.
It is a fitting tribute for a player who spent the first eight years of his MLB career in Pittsburgh and helped a team break through after 20 consecutive losing seasons. For fans who watched Harrison become one of the most popular figures of that era, the night will be a chance to celebrate a player whose best years left a clear mark on the franchise.
Why Josh Harrison still matters in Pittsburgh
Harrison's peak came in 2014, when he earned his first of multiple All-Star selections, won the league's Heart and Hustle Award, hit.315/.347/.490, posted a career-high 5.6 WAR and finished ninth in NL MVP voting. Those numbers tell part of the story, but his value went beyond production.
He was part of the group that helped Pittsburgh reach the playoffs and end a long run of losing seasons. That is why a one-night celebration still feels meaningful now: it connects a current home game to one of the franchise's more important modern stretches.
When and where is the Josh Harrison T-shirt game?
The tribute is set for August 8 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. The Pirates are scheduled to face the Mets at 6:40 p.m. ET, and the T-shirt giveaway will be limited to the first 20,000 attendees.
For the Pirates, it is a straightforward night of recognition. For Harrison, it is another reminder that his best work in Pittsburgh still resonates with the fan base.
