VICTORIA has poached West Australian top-order batsman Marcus Harris.

Harris shot to prominence as an 18-year-old when he became the youngest Australian to hit a first class 150 in just his third game for WA.

The 23-year-old was named player of the match in the 2014-2015 Shield final against the Bushrangers where he made 81 and 158no.

He hit 120 in a Sheffield Shield match against New South Wales in February and averages 28.89 in 42 first-class games.

Harris also played for Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League and is expected to feature for the Renegades next season.

Veteran opener Rob Quiney is expected to be offered a one-year deal for the coming season and Harris appeals as a long-term opening option.

“I’m really excited about the new challenge that will present itself in moving to Victoria,” Harris said.

“This was one of the toughest decisions I’ve made as I really loved my time at WA.”