Bryce Harper Game Used - Bible Bat

[jgoldstein2000]

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[IronPigs92]

I think I disagree with you guys somewhat. I think that it the kid wants to put a Bible verse on the bat, who cares. Like flota said, I don't think he's using it to try and convert people. It's not really any different than when I believe it was Delmon Young, who used bats with "Cool Larry" written on them in honor of his father. It's appears to be the same principle. Both wish to pay respect, I'm guessing, to those whom they credit their success.

I agree, I think a player's bats are one of the most personal pieces of equipment they have. Before every at bat, they are always prepping it with tar, swinging it, etc. Some players even sit next to their bats on the bench. When Harper reads his bat, it could just remind him to stay focused and relaxed in that batter's box or something like that. He is not trying to convert anyone, most people don't even bother to read the barrel of a bat when looking at a picture of a player.