Bryce Harper

[romeo212000]

He shoulda had that pitch, but yeah...you can't argue balls and strikes

More importantly you can't make an exhibit of showing up the ump. This dumb fuck thinks he's bigger than the game.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

I'm not saying it will happen, but if he does have a great season.. Will all the haters still come out of the woodwork?

Well, we certainly aren't seeing the "he's overrated and not living up to the hype" posts, but he's not getting the recognition that he deserves for the season he's having.

.338/.467/.667/1.134/204

Mid September and a two hundred and fucking four OPS+. That's just sick.

There are only 19 players in the history of MLB that have had a better OPS+ for a season - six of them played in the 1800's and another seven played before they let black guys in the league. That leaves six players in the last seventy years that have had better seasons than 22-year-old Bryce Harper.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Harper's an idiot. Shouldn't take long for him to come back down to earth. His WAR is 1.5 higher than Cruz? Give me a f***ing break.

September 16th, and Harper's WAR is 4.2 higher than Cruz.

 

[ericd7633]

Well, we certainly aren't seeing the "he's overrated and not living up to the hype" posts, but he's not getting the recognition that he deserves for the season he's having.

.338/.467/.667/1.134/204

Mid September and a two hundred and fucking four OPS+. That's just sick.

There are only 19 players in the history of MLB that have had a better OPS+ for a season - six of them played in the 1800's and another seven played before they let black guys in the league. That leaves six players in the last seventy years that have had better seasons than 22-year-old Bryce Harper.

Out of those 6, how many were linked to roids too? I know Bonds has had better OPS+ seasons, but I'd almost bet all of them came after 2000. And I think Sosa and McGuire had a season better, but that was during the roid era as well.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Out of those 6, how many were linked to roids too? I know Bonds has had better OPS+ seasons, but I'd almost bet all of them came after 2000. And I think Sosa and McGuire had a season better, but that was during the roid era as well.

Remove those with links to roids and you've got Mickey Mantle, Willie McCovey and Frank Thomas.

The other three are Bonds, McGwire and Bagwell.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Remove those with links to roids and you've got Mickey Mantle, Willie McCovey and Frank Thomas.

The other three are Bonds, McGwire and Bagwell.

It may be worth noting that Bonds did have two better seasons in 1992 and 1993 before he started doping. That guy was a clear HOF before juicing.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Following is the list of players with a 204 or better ERA+ season and the year(s) they had it:

Barry Bonds 2002 2004 2001 2003 1993 1992
Fred Dunlap 1884
Babe Ruth 1920 1923 1921 1926 1927 1924 1931 1919 1930 1928
Ross Barnes 1876
Ted Williams 1941 4957 1942 1946 1947
Pete Browning 1882
Rogers Hornsby 1924 1925 1922
Mickey Mantle 1957 1956 1961
Lou Gehrig 1927 1934
Mark McGwire 1998
Jeff Bagwell 1994
Tip O'Neill 1887
Frank Thomas 1994
Ty Cobb 1917 1910
Willie McCovey 1969
Dan Brouthers 1886
Jimmie Fox 1932
Honus Wagner 1908
George Hall 1876

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Ted Williams 1941 4957 1942 1946 1947

I wonder if 4957 was a typo, or if they're going to thaw out his head and he's going to have a monster season in 4957?

 

[Win TWINS!!!]

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People love to hate on this kid. I don't get it.

Too many instances like this.... and this was before he got to the bigs.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Too many instances like this.... and this was before he got to the bigs.

Cheesy for sure, but I would like to know the whole story. I have read that pretty much every pitcher he faced in the minors was after him, so there could be more to this than just the kiss.

He was also, what, 17 years old? Haven't seen any of that shit in the majors to my knowledge.

 

[navamind]

Following is the list of players with a 204 or better ERA+ season and the year(s) they had it:

Barry Bonds 2002 2004 2001 2003 1993 1992
Fred Dunlap 1884
Babe Ruth 1920 1923 1921 1926 1927 1924 1931 1919 1930 1928
Ross Barnes 1876
Ted Williams 1941 4957 1942 1946 1947
Pete Browning 1882
Rogers Hornsby 1924 1925 1922
Mickey Mantle 1957 1956 1961
Lou Gehrig 1927 1934
Mark McGwire 1998
Jeff Bagwell 1994
Tip O'Neill 1887
Frank Thomas 1994
Ty Cobb 1917 1910
Willie McCovey 1969
Dan Brouthers 1886
Jimmie Fox 1932
Honus Wagner 1908
George Hall 1876

Those were some pretty good pitching seasons.

 

[apachef4]

Those were some pretty good pitching seasons.

You're misreading it. In the year 4957, ops+ will be called era+, and vice-versa.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Those were some pretty good pitching seasons.

They hit pretty well, too.

 

[Lions=TeHsUcKs]

Having a near 10 War season and one of the best OPS+ of the modern era.. I hope he keeps this up!!

 

[romeo212000]

Having a near 10 War season and one of the best OPS+ of the modern era.. I hope he keeps this up!!

He's an incredible player. Definite HOF potential talent. We'll see if he plays to his potential.

 

[bksballer89]

For a whole 2-game stretch? Over-hyped and over-rated. I'd take Trout or Kris Bryant all damn day. More production, less arrogant bullshit. And hairflips.

 

[Ilovemesomeme]

More importantly you can't make an exhibit of showing up the ump. This dumb fuck thinks he's bigger than the game.

I used to have to walk to school up hill both ways.

 

[Villain]

Too many instances like this.... and this was before he got to the bigs.

A hormonal teenager playing way above his competition is showing signs of immaturity?! WELL I NEVER!

 

[Ilovemesomeme]

Yeah, I think for me it's more the tired schtick of "respect the game." He's playing the game as well, or better than 99% of the players who have ever played it. If you look at the metrics he produces in all facets, including on the bases and in the field. You don't produce there without effort. The fact is, older players have been jealous of him since day one, and taken every opportunity to try to tear him down. Just applaud the kid for his talent, don't hate him because you were hand washing jock straps in single A at the same age.

 

[DodgerLou82]

Does anyone on the bench ctitisize Pap when he gives up a home run or loses the save. I'd rather have Harper on my team than asshole Pap.