Bryce Harper

ProggyMan · 06-20-2009, 01:14 PM

So, thoughts on him leaving HS two years early to enroll in a JUCO and be eligible for the 2010 MLB draft? It seems to me like this guy is way, way more talented than anyone he plays against, I think he feels like he has to play better competition to improve. Of course more money sooner is also a factor whenever Scott Boras is 'advising' someone.

gotjuice · 06-20-2009, 05:24 PM

I'd say probably a terrible move for 99% of kids, but from what I've heard he may very well be in that other 1%.

If a MLB team is willing to show him the money, he might as well.

Dr_Rez · 06-20-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by gotjuice

I'd say probably a terrible move for 99% of kids, but from what I've heard he may very well be in that other 1%.

If a MLB team is willing to show him the money, he might as well.

Lebron James

ProggyMan · 06-20-2009, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by RezZ

Lebron James

Basketball is totally different, but I agree anyways.

Dr_Rez · 06-20-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ProggyMan

Basketball is totally different, but I agree anyways.

Yea sorry about that, I just enjoy using my small amount of sports knowledge whenever I can

ProggyMan · 06-20-2009, 05:42 PM

No biggie, we all need our egos stroked then and again.

Dr_Rez · 06-20-2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ProggyMan

No biggie, we all need our egos stroked then and again.

Usually I stroke my ego on my own time, this was an exception.

gotjuice · 06-20-2009, 09:39 PM

Yes obviously Lebron would be the classic example of that other 1% lol.

pourmeanother · 06-21-2009, 01:31 PM

He'll benefit more playing 1 year of college ball than he will 2 years in high school. Plus, who wouldn't want to hurry to the draft when there's an $8-10 million+ signing bonus waiting? Kid will be set for life even if he never ends up playing in a single major league game.

IamAlejo · 06-23-2009, 01:58 PM

Eh, baseball is a lot different from b'ball. A ton more top prospects just completely flop. Hell, my good friend was a first round choice and is in high A ball with a ridiculously high ERA and no control. You just can't tell.

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ProggyMan Reformed Jackass Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,964	Bryce Harper So, thoughts on him leaving HS two years early to enroll in a JUCO and be eligible for the 2010 MLB draft? It seems to me like this guy is way, way more talented than anyone he plays against, I think he feels like he has to play better competition to improve. Of course more money sooner is also a factor whenever Scott Boras is 'advising' someone.

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IamAlejo Muck Fusic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 1,575	Eh, baseball is a lot different from b'ball. A ton more top prospects just completely flop. Hell, my good friend was a first round choice and is in high A ball with a ridiculously high ERA and no control. You just can't tell. __________________ a man, a plan, a canal, panama

06-20-2009, 05:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
gotjuice Rose City til I die! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 366	I'd say probably a terrible move for 99% of kids, but from what I've heard he may very well be in that other 1%. If a MLB team is willing to show him the money, he might as well.

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ProggyMan Reformed Jackass Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,964	No biggie, we all need our egos stroked then and again.

06-20-2009, 09:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
gotjuice Rose City til I die! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 366	Yes obviously Lebron would be the classic example of that other 1% lol.