Bryce Harper makes enthralling start in Minor League but with small support
Many wanted to see it happen. Others thought it was going to happen anyways. Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals finally made his start in the season, as he took up the role of third baseman for the Hagerstown Suns.
The match was played out at State Mutual Stadium in Rome, Georgia, and saw the Suns take on the Rome Braves.
Though the match did not generate a good crowd, Nationals’ assistant general managers, Roy Clarke, and, Bob Boone were in the stands to see their ace hitter take on Atlanta Braves prospect pitcher, Carlos Perez.
Apart from picking up a stolen base, Harper went 2-4 in the fixture, driving in a run and leading his team to a 3-2 victory.
"I had big butterflies going out there tonight", said Harper. "After that first pitch was thrown, I felt really good. I felt really solid at the plate. I had a good BP out there today. Our guys went out there, we played hard, that's what you should expect
every game from us".
The young Nats player got off to a flying start as his first hit in the first inning led to an RBI.
"I was really excited to get up there", said Harper. "When I got those two base hits, I felt really good. When I went up there for that third at-bat, I think he was throwing me two-seams. They were a couple of inches out, I shouldn't have been swinging at
it."
However, the young prospect elaborated that when he sees the fastball, it tends to look like a balloon to him. He maintained that he needs to level up on his patience and wait a little bit more for his perfect pitch.
The Washington Nationals may have sent the young star to the Minor Leagues after a brilliant tenure in the Grapefruit League in spring training, but the reason behind that decision seems clear. The Nats want Harper to be sharp and ready when the call comes
his way.
Though there is no certainty that the current third baseman for the Hagerstown Suns will be called to the Major Leagues, there is a bigger chance for the top young star to make his debut, next year.
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