Bio
School: College of Southern Nevada
Drafted: 1st overall pick in 2010 by the Washington Nationals
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!
Rumors
2010 Draft Signing Reactions (8/18/2010)
Notes and commentary from the aftermath of the 2010 draftee signing deadline on August 16th, 2010.
Over Slot Signings: Nick Kingham, Kendrick Perkins, Others (8/10/2010)
A look at some of the recent, non-first round over slot signings.
2010 First Round Draft Pick Signing Bonuses (6/17/2010)
A list of all of the players from the first round and supplemental round and their signing status
Birthplace: Las Vegas, NV
Age: 17
Birthday: October 1, 1992
Position: Catcher
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 205 lbs
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Rating: 8.4 / 10
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8 Comments
August 31st, 2010 7:12 PM
Check that! Rendon DIDN'T EVEN GET DRAFTED THIS YEAR! So get your facts straight before you start talking crap, "Anthony's Cousin".
On another note, congrats Bryce on getting drafted! I'll be looking forward to watching you on TV.
August 30th, 2010 11:23 PM
Hey Bryce so glad to see you made it to the big league. You may not remember me but we played ball together for a short time on the Red Wings when we were like 11. We always knew you were special and had an amazing talent for baseball at such a young age. I still have a picture with you when we did a Kids First tourn. in Mexico. So glad to see you made it. We will be watching for you. Anthony
August 19th, 2010 2:27 PM
Oh really? Prove it, then. If he's so much better, why did Harper get drafted #1 overall, get on the cover of Sprts Illustrated and get called "Baseball's LeBron" while Rendon got drafted in the supplemental round. Oh, and do you actually expect us to believe you're his cousin?
August 17th, 2010 9:37 AM
Congradulations Bryce! Need I say more. I've been reading about you for sometime now. OUTSTANDING!!!!
Enjoy it, you deserve it.
Lisa
July 19th, 2010 9:56 PM
dude what ever anthony rendon is better than him and i would know because i am anthony rendon's cousin bobby rendon and i can prove it
April 12th, 2010 6:57 PM
bryce harper is good ball player but I hope he gets drafted to the rays
February 19th, 2010 6:54 PM
hey this guy is a beast of course he is goin first round but check out Andrew Smith he is the next Bryce Harper but he is a pitcher who throws 95 -96 check him out too.
January 28th, 2010 3:16 PM
Never seen a kid with as such power at this age. Hope it works out with the wood bat.