And there it is in video form: Bryce Harper's first professional hit in the Arizona Fall League last night -- almost a grand slam -- a two-run, ground rule double.
Sounds like the guy holding the video camera got a little excited - almost a double-rainbow moment! Hey, wait: was that Rob Dibble?
And with that near-miss, Harper finished his debut 1-4 with a double, 2 RBI and apparently made it rain after popping up to the heavens in the first inning:
First-pitch swinging, Bryce Harper popped up to shortstop in shallow left. Very high. It started raining when he made contact.
(via Adam Kilgore/Twitter, 10/20/2010)
In his post-game comments, Harper made it a point to thank the opposing pitchers for not pulling any punches:
"I felt really good at the plate and I was not really jumpy at all. I didn't feel overmatched at all. They came after me and I really appreciate that. I thank all of them for coming at me and facing me with the fastball and offspeed."
(Bryce Harper, via MLB.com, 10/21/2010)
Apparently Harper also put on quite a show during batting practice. Now, if only he could do something about those "J-Roll" cleats...
Why mention the fact that the rain began right after Harper's first professional at bat? Because it's exactly the same thing that happened to another legendary baseball player.. ROY HOBBS!
Posted by: Jamesonisn | October 21, 2010 at 11:48 AM
Roy Hobbs didn't get a sprinkle after an out.
This is like saying someone was like Ted Williams because he hit it into the seats in his last at bat, except it was a foul ball where he pulled a muscle and had to be pinch-hit for.
Posted by: Harper Gordek | October 21, 2010 at 12:21 PM