Go Ahead and Draft Him

[Tweeder]

Everybody be prepared for this kid....Bryce Harper, kid is 16 and is getting more hype then Lebron got in high school.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Bryce-Harper-punches-his-ticket-to-Cooperstown-a?urn=mlb,167844

[Scrumtrilescent]

Saw that earlier. Yawn. They were comparing his metal bat speed to McGuire's wooden bat speed. OK, Skippy. Der.

Give a MLBer a metal bat and, if the pitcher survives, see how far they hit it.

[Panthro]

Go Yankees!

[SCP]

Just got the SI today. They are projecting him as a catcher. Seems like a waste if his bat is that good. Put him somewhere where he'll have a long career.

[Tweeder]

they say he has a cannon as an arm, catcher is a good fit for him. Pudge had a long career as a catcher, so you never know

[Falcons1stPanthers2nd]

they say he has a cannon as an arm, catcher is a good fit for him. Pudge had a long career as a catcher, so you never know

If he hit's that good and has that strong of an arm put him in RF or something.

[carpanfan96]

If he hit's that good and has that strong of an arm put him in RF or something.

Depends on how fast he is and his agility levels, but if he's got some speed and agility then yea put him in the Outfield or at least on 3rd base.

[Tweeder]

he has scored 6 different times on wild pitches from 2nd base, that kinda shows you his speed

[pstall]

he has scored 6 different times on wild pitches from 2nd base, that kinda shows you his speed

I saw this the other day but overlooked the above part. GOOD GOD MAN!!!

*brushes off manual to become sports agent*

[dexterpyro]

Not too mention this kid has a 96 mph fastball...

Kinda reminds me of that movie "The Scout"

just not as funny....

but he will probaly end up in the Yankees clubhouse someway....

[17+89=6]

Kid's got opposite field power. Pretty nasty. Like to see what he can do with wooden bats. Still, kid's got the skills set to be one of the best players ever. Can't wait to see what he does.

[Panthro]

but he will probaly end up in the Yankees clubhouse someway....

One can only dream...

[SCP]

he has scored 6 different times on wild pitches from 2nd base, that kinda shows you his speed

Is this even possible? Good lord.

[shinner]

Like to see what he can do with wooden bats.

I was watching a documentary about the development league on Cape Cod...A LOT of the players straight out of high school were having an awful time adjusting to the wood bats. They're just not used to the weight and aren't able to get the same bat speed they had in college. It's definitely a huge adjustment.