Nats Journal: Bryce Harper is drawing walks and getting intentionally walked — a lot

By now, you’ve heard Bryce Harper explain how he wants to be calmer at the plate, under the advice of Manager Matt Williams. “I’m trying to be quick, not as strong,” Harper aptly put it on Friday, after he smashed another home run. He doesn’t need to muscle up and “hit a ball 900 feet,” but he still hit one half that distance on Saturday. He knows he only needs to be on time and swing the bat quickly; the pitcher will supply the power.Read full article >>


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