Bryce Harper

Bryce Harper is a baseball player people may or may have not heard of before. He played for the Southern Nevada Community College. He has been one of the most hyped baseball players for his generation. Able to throw a baseball going at 96mph. He’s been hailed as one of the most advanced baseball players like Alex Rodriguez and Ken Griffey Jr.

In the Beginning

Bryce Harper was born on October 16, 1992 in Las Vegas, Nevada. When he was six years old he would go to the Church of Latter Day Saints to hit a ball and mess around. His older brother, Bryan, would also come along to play with him. Their father, Ron Harper, worked as a steelworker. He worked Bryce and his brother Brian hard when it came to throwing and hitting.

During the early years, he would frequent a high school once a week in order to practice his hitting. As an eight grader, he would dominate the intrasquad. Soon after, the wheels for the start of his professional career began to move forward. Bryce Harper passed his GED and enrolled in junior college right away. Soon after, he started playing once more. When he was only nineteen years old, he became the youngest player ever to be selected for an MLB All-Star Game.

Career Accomplishments

He helped the American U-18 team win a gold medal. During the Power Showcase at Tropicana Field in Tampa Bay in 2008, Bryce gained his notoriety. He hit the longest home run that has ever been recorded at the Trop, measuring 502 feet. Sports Illustrated even dubbed him the “Lebron James of Baseball” and “The Chosen One.” He became the youngest player to ever be accepted by the MLB draft in 2010.

Most Known For

Harper is most known for being the youngest player who has ever been selected for the MLB All-Star Game. Many fans know him for playing for the Southern Nevada Community College as well. Along with his hit that have been measured to reach 570 feet. Currently, he is playing for the Washington Nationals as the Outfielder.

Where Are They Now

Bryce Harper continues to play baseball, even to this day. He was drafted into the Washington Nationals in 2010. His debut taking place on April 28, 2012. Despite his age, Bryce Harper has continued to grow and evolve as a player. In his teenager years, when he was being scouted for future prospects. There were many people who doubted Harper could ever make it to the big leagues. However, Bryce Harper proved them all wrong by making it anyway. If he sticks to his dedication and passion he has for the game. He’ll be sure to go far as a baseball player.