Chipper Jones calls Bryce Harper “classy “on his support for All-Star game spot - MLB Update
Chipper Jones finds support from various quarters for being named for an All-Star Game spot through Final Vote Ballot. In particular, the words that the Washington Nationals’ outfielder Bryce Harper has uttered about Jones stir fascination for the fans.
For Harper if there is anyone who deserves to win greater number of votes in Final Vote Ballot, it can be none other than Jones.
Jones has ruled the world of baseball during his entire career. A veteran who is accustomed to the glory of being an All-Star is passing through his final season. Despite struggling with injuries, he has managed enough in the season that he has been inducted
in the final list of players; among whom one will be chosen by the fans to feature in the Midseason Classic.
Harper is a rookie and therefore one can imagine the kind of penchant he will be entertaining for making it to the All-Star Game. One can expect a player with such a state of mind to lobby for support and take measures to get maximum number of votes. Contrary
to this, Harper shows character and belittles himself in comparison to his standing in final vote ballet with Jones. He says his vote will be in favour of the third-baseman.
Happy with the way the 19-year-old praised him, Jones stated that he messaged him immediately after learning the story.
Jones himself is impressed by Harper ever since the latter has made entry into the Majors. He believes that the pedigree of hitters Harper belongs to, he is going to appear in many All-Star Games in the future. He acknowledges his immaculate talent.
"I texted him last night and said, 'That's a very classy thing for a 19-year-old kid to say,'" Jones said. "I think he's going to be in his fair share of All-Star Games throughout the years. He's an unbelievable talent. I just let him know I appreciated
what he said. It was classy."
News about who has finally been elected has yet to come. In case it is in favour of Jones, it will be like icing on the cake of a long splendid career. It will be a dream conclusion for Jones, who will leave the Majors after this season.
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