Bryce Harper

Bio

School: College of Southern Nevada
Drafted: Eligible for 2010 Draft
Scouting Report: In 2008, Harper batted .590 with 11 home runs and 67 RBIs in 38 games for Las Vegas High School. He hit a home run in Tropicana Field 502 feet. He's reportedly hit balls as far as 570 feet. He has clocked up 96 mph while pitching. He scored from second on six wild pitches in 2009. He already has a MLB body with MLB tools. He has the ability to play any position on the field and his arm could make him an easy first round pitcher. His weakest present tool is his running ability, but he is an easy MLB average runner who has time to improve in that area. His running instincts rank a big plus. As a left handed hitter he hits with unbelievable raw power to all fields with wood and has outstanding hitting mechanics and creates serious bat speed all while staying in complete control. He appears to be a very special, once in a life time, type hitting prospect with upper deck power at age 15. As a catcher he is quick, flexible and athletic with good feet and an unbelievable arm. Better yet he seems to really love the game and has that natural feel for baseball that is very rare these days. His athleticism and other talents would allow him to standout at any position. However, he certainly seems to have the makeup to be a great professional catcher. Understood that this is high praise for someone who has yet to turn 16 years old, but this is far from a normal 15 year old kid. This one truly is a phenom with the entire package including championship caliber makeup! The word “Natural” comes to mind! Often we see tools guys who don’t play up to those tools and real players who lack the necessary tools. Harper is a highest level tools guy with highest level playability!

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Anthony Rendon Leads 2011 MLB Draft Class (3/3/2010)
An early look as some of the prospects for the 2011 MLB draft. Anthony Rendon is the early top ranked player of the class.

Will Bryce Harper Be Successful As A Young Catcher? (3/3/2010)
Since 1985, only Joe Mauer has been selected #1 overall as a catcher. However, Mauer is the only true catcher success story drafted that high. Can Bryce Harper succeed as Mauer has?

Where Will Jameson Taillon Be Drafted? (3/3/2010)
Jameson Taillon, a 6'6" RHP from The Woodlands High School in Texas, figures to be a high pick in June's draft. Could he go as high as #1?

Rating: 8.4 / 10

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