Pitchers Are Trying To Fool Bryce Harper With Changeups, And They Are Failing

The 20-year-old phenom is smashing baseballs with ease, and advanced stats show a pattern behind the carnage.

After 22 homers and a .340 on-base percentage as a 19-year-old rookie, Bryce Harper proved he can hit baseballs far and reach base with consistency.

After 22 homers and a .340 on-base percentage as a 19-year-old rookie, Bryce Harper proved he can hit baseballs far and reach base with consistency.

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Two homers on Opening Day 2013 proved Harper was ready for more. The first was a beeline to right ...

Two homers on Opening Day 2013 proved Harper was ready for more. The first was a beeline to right ...

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... while the second took a more majestic arc to the same vicinity.

... while the second took a more majestic arc to the same vicinity.

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His fourth of the year (from last night) was a looping 420-foot blast to right.

His fourth of the year (from last night) was a looping 420-foot blast to right.


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