Does this sound like one of the best players in the game after 7 seasons:
Average - .270, .274, .273, .330, .243, .319, .249
Home runs - 22, 20, 13, 42, 24, 29, 34
RBI - 59, 58, 32, 99, 86, 87, 100
Lets compare with this guys 7 years:
Average - .309, .304, .304, .319, .275, .221, .260
Home Runs - 32, 40, 40, 46, 33, 6, 25
RBI - 90, 113, 113, .144, .102, 42, 91
The first of course is Harper. The second is Vinny Castiila. Take away the hype and what have you got.