Instead of using winning percentage, which is affected by the fact that the Nats had run away with the division, had to play against September Call ups and had also is affected by pitching, we should look at how the Nationals did offensively:
Pre August 12: .275/.390/.472 wRC+ 108 5.34 Runs per game
Post August 12: .243/.313/.394 wRC+ 82 4.32 Runs per game
By all offensive metrics the Nats offense was significantly worse after Harper got injured. And he didn't have enough at bats to get back into the swing. There is no way that this team is better with Bryce Harper. That assessment has no basis in reality.
Isn't that misleading because they had other injuries and also were resting players the last few weeks. Obviously he makes a difference in the long haul.
