(Bryce Harper was mobbed by autograph hounds on his first day at Nationals camp back in February. Photo is courtesy of MLB.com's Bill Ladson.)
Bryce Harper reported to spring training with the Nationals on February 21. Then he nearly got killed by the crush of autograph hounds.
167 days and a comparison to Bieber Fever, a mustache, a Twitter account for his mustache, a first home run, a first grand slam, lots of heckling, chicken sandwiches, an 18-game hit streak, a blown kiss, a monster truck, assorted bombs and a walk-off, an ejection, etc., and Bryce Harper's first minor league season is effectively in the books thanks to a strained hammy. Here's video of Harper being carried off the field Thursday night. Harper to the seven day DL. Here's Davey:
"I'm not going to worry a whole lot about Bryce Harper down there with a slight pulled hammy. It's the end of the season. He probably won't play the rest of the year. You are not taking a chance aggravating it where it becomes a more serious injury." (Davey Johnson, via MLB.com, 8/19/2011)
Right. Not too shabby for The Kid's first season of pro ball. Next stop for Harper: Arizona Fall League.
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