Author Topic: Harper, 2016 Repeat? (Read 5593 times)

Slumpbuster · « **Topic Start:** June 05, 2017, 11:33:05 PM »

Is it happening again? A torrid start to the season at the plate and then a free fall. He looks tentative and you can't blame the suspension because the slump started long before then.

WVUGold · « **Reply #1:** June 06, 2017, 08:29:24 AM »

Too early to tell. I predict he hits a HR today to throw this discussion off base..

Slateman · « **Reply #2:** June 06, 2017, 10:35:38 AM »

Dunno, Harper is slashing .167/.444/.167 since coming back, while Tebow is slashing .167/.375/.167 in the same time frame

spidernat · « **Reply #3:** June 06, 2017, 10:43:40 AM »

One of them is facing minor league pitching. Get off of Tebow's nuts.

vernon337 · « **Reply #4:** June 06, 2017, 01:39:26 PM »

I'm thinking it's more likely that he is a streak hitter and is currently in a slump. HIs timing is definitely off. Every time I see him foul off a ball that's in his wheelhouse, I think of what Dusty said about him last year -- and how he wasn't missing those earlier this season.

Optics · « **Reply #5:** June 06, 2017, 02:02:08 PM »

Its amazing to me that people still don't understand the ebbs and flows of a 162 game season.

If a guy hits .300, that doesn't mean he goes 1 for 3 everyday...

DPMOmaha · « **Reply #6:** June 06, 2017, 03:07:21 PM »

Quote from: Optics on June 06, 2017, 02:02:08 PM

Its amazing to me that people still don't understand the ebbs and flows of a 162 game season.

If a guy hits .300, that doesn't mean he goes 1 for 3 everyday...

We're all football fans. We treat everything like we would treat a football game/season.

Ray D · « **Reply #7:** June 06, 2017, 03:19:10 PM »

Quote from: Optics on June 06, 2017, 02:02:08 PM

If a guy hits .300, that doesn't mean he goes 1 for 3 everyday...

Well no, if he were to go 1 for 3 everyday he'd be hitting .333.

GburgNatsFan · « **Reply #8:** June 06, 2017, 03:27:43 PM »

Quote from: Ray D on June 06, 2017, 03:19:10 PM

Well no, if he were to go 1 for 3 everyday he'd be hitting .333.

Slumpbuster · « **Reply #9:** June 22, 2017, 09:08:24 AM »

His avg is dropping like a rock. Despite the recent hitting streak, you can't maintain a .300 avg w/ only 1 hit per game.

Slateman · « **Reply #10:** June 22, 2017, 09:23:21 AM »

.268/.361/.451 in June

I just don't think he's able to stay consistent.

Optics · « **Reply #11:** June 22, 2017, 09:38:41 AM »

We were on a long road trip. Now we got a day off and back at home tomorrow. I predict a hot streak coming starting this weekend.

Ray D · « **Reply #12:** June 22, 2017, 09:42:35 AM »

Quote from: Optics on June 22, 2017, 09:38:41 AM

We were on a long road trip.

I think too many people make excuses for Harper's inconsistency. Remember, we're talking about the guy who many people thing might get the biggest contract in history. I have serious reservations about us paying him the kind of money people are talking about.

spidernat · « **Reply #13:** June 22, 2017, 11:09:31 AM »

Quote from: Ray D on June 22, 2017, 09:42:35 AM

I think too many people make excuses for Harper's inconsistency. Remember, we're talking about the guy who many people thing might get the biggest contract in history. I have serious reservations about us paying him the kind of money people are talking about.

hotshot · « **Reply #14:** June 22, 2017, 02:09:14 PM »

That 2016 "slump" lasted for months! Excellent player, yes. Superstar, still questionable. Is he Mark Teixiera (Pinstripes part of his career)?

DPMOmaha · « **Reply #15:** June 22, 2017, 02:16:30 PM »

Quote from: hotshot on June 22, 2017, 02:09:14 PM

Superstar, still questionable.

Superstar isn't really in question. The way the media treats him, the endorsements he gets, the way he's booooed across the country, the way he is the leading vote getter in the All-Star Game (I think...) and his flare for the dramatic makes him a superstar. The question is whether or not he'll be a hall-of-famer. That's still to be determined. He's a super star. That encompass a lot more than what happens on the field and he checks all the boxes.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #16:** June 22, 2017, 02:19:28 PM »

But that hair. You can never replace that.

Ray D · « **Reply #17:** June 22, 2017, 02:20:10 PM »

Depends on how you define "superstar". To me, it's based on performance.

DPMOmaha · « **Reply #18:** June 22, 2017, 02:26:19 PM »

Quote from: Ray D on June 22, 2017, 02:20:10 PM

Depends on how you define "superstar". To me, it's based on performance.

I think that's a pretty narrow definition. You can be a superstar without any real signifcant performance. (See: The Kardashians)

Ray D · « **Reply #19:** June 22, 2017, 02:45:47 PM »

Quote from: DPMOmaha on June 22, 2017, 02:26:19 PM

(See: The Kardashians)

So "superstar" included buffoons and clowns?

UMDNats · « **Reply #20:** June 22, 2017, 02:45:57 PM »

Bryce Harper is a 24-year-old with 139 career homers, a career 140 OPS+, an MVP award, and is currently OPS'ing over 1. Not to mention he's one of the most recognizable faces and names in American sports.

"Not a superstar."

We don't freaking deserve him.

Slumpbuster · « **Reply #21:** June 22, 2017, 04:28:43 PM »

He's the fourth best player on the team ( non pitchers )......I thought he has surpassed Zman but apparently not!

DPMOmaha · « **Reply #22:** June 22, 2017, 09:18:52 PM »

Quote from: Ray D on June 22, 2017, 02:45:47 PM

So "superstar" included buffoons and clowns?

Way too often, yes.

Mathguy · « **Reply #23:** June 23, 2017, 03:23:48 AM »

Can't agree with this - who's better ?

Quote from: Slumpbuster on June 22, 2017, 04:28:43 PM

He's the fourth best player on the team ( non pitchers )......I thought he has surpassed Zman but apparently not!

NJ Ave · « **Reply #24:** June 23, 2017, 07:44:39 AM »

MAT since April 29th when he took over full time: .281/.316/.511

Bryce Harper since April 29th: .261/.358/.497