Photo Matched Bryce Harper bat

[Hog]

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Does anyone know if MLB will allow him to use his "Bible Bats"? I know there was a thread talking about him using a bat with "Luke 1:37" on it instead of his name, but do we know if the MLB will allow him to continue using it or will he have to switch to just his name.

I think that would make this bat significantly more rare if they don't let him use the bible verse any more.

[Hog]

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My family was part of a video VIP reception w/ Bryce Harper at his 1st Nats appearance in Washington after he signed his contract.

He was very nice and willing to sign anything they had so he signed their shirts and a baseball for each of them.

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Anyone that gets 9.9 mill should be more than happy to sign a few things for some kids haha.

[allstarsplus]

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Andrew what was your perception of him on a personal/professional level?

During the fall league he was very standoffish with the fans and spent much time with his headphones on and his head down. I don't necessarily think it was he is a bad guy i think it was more a case of a huge crush of people that he is demand by and being so young it is very overwhelming.

My family was part of a video VIP reception w/ Bryce Harper at his 1st Nats appearance in Washington after he signed his contract.

He was very nice and willing to sign anything they had so he signed their shirts and a baseball for each of them.

[Hog]

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If this is his BP bat I am totally fine with that. I now know he had and used the bat the night of his Professional Debut. In my mind that is pretty damn special.

Are you going to keep the bat 100% and see how he does the next few years? It'd be a tough call for me seeing what happened to Strasburg though it probably takes more bad luck to lose a swing than it does to hurt an arm. And nothing says SS won't bounce back. Wonder how other collectors will view this bat is comparison to other Harper bats if you can build a solid package for the photomatch and first pro game, etc.

I guess everything has it's price, but I am pretty sure I want to hold on to this for a while. Best case scenario is that he accomplishes his goal and becomes "The best player that has ever played the game, I want to be the best hitter who's ever played the game. I want to hit .430" Worst case is he just stays the most hyped prospect since Jesus.

He is basically the Tiger Woods of baseball. He played in his six year old brothers little league team when he was 3... That is part of what makes him a "Dick". He has done nothing but live baseball since birth. Here a piece ESPN did on him before the draft. http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4394893

Back to the bat. I will post some more pics as requested. What are some worth estimates for a package with prof that this is the bat he used at his pro debut?

[Hog]

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Andrew what was your perception of him on a personal/professional level?

During the fall league he was very standoffish with the fans and spent much time with his headphones on and his head down. I don't necessarily think it was he is a bad guy i think it was more a case of a huge crush of people that he is demand by and being so young it is very overwhelming.

I have heard he can be a "dick". But I am totally fine with that. He is an athlete not a role model. Ty Cobb was a dick...

[OaklandAsFan]

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Andrew what was your perception of him on a personal/professional level?

During the fall league he was very standoffish with the fans and spent much time with his headphones on and his head down. I don't necessarily think it was he is a bad guy i think it was more a case of a huge crush of people that he is demand by and being so young it is very overwhelming.

[allstarsplus]

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I agree, but doesn't the marks on the bat indicate the presence of a donut ring!?!?! Just throwing that out there.

-Tony

I saw him warm-up outside the cage with a sleeve so maybe/maybe not.
To me as a huge Nationals collector, it doesn't matter much as any "used" bat of his that can be sourced properly will be huge if he lives up to his potential. This bat could possibly be his 1st pro BP bat.

What this kid has accomplished in High School, College and the AFL has been nothing short of amazing. We know his real age so this isn't a kid from another country where we question "is he really 18?".

I have met him and seen him in person. Just hoping all goes to the optimum plan and he lives up to his own expectations.

[nationals2k9]

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I agree, but doesn't the marks on the bat indicate the presence of a donut ring!?!?! Just throwing that out there.

-Tony

He can always use a donut getting loose for BP

Are you going to keep the bat 100% and see how he does the next few years? It'd be a tough call for me seeing what happened to Strasburg though it probably takes more bad luck to lose a swing than it does to hurt an arm. And nothing says SS won't bounce back. Wonder how other collectors will view this bat is comparison to other Harper bats if you can build a solid package for the photomatch and first pro game, etc.

[onlyalbert]

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Since it was 2 inches longer it sounds like this may be a bat he only uses for BP. He has been known to use very long and heavy bats in BP.

There is a great video of him in the cages in Las Vegas :

http://www.nationalsenquirer.com/201...-on-earth.html

Lets see some pics of the knob. May be able to match it to the video too!

[spartanservitto]

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Since it was 2 inches longer it sounds like this may be a bat he only uses for BP. He has been known to use very long and heavy bats in BP.

There is a great video of him in the cages in Las Vegas :

http://www.nationalsenquirer.com/201...-on-earth.html

I agree, but doesn't the marks on the bat indicate the presence of a donut ring!?!?! Just throwing that out there.

-Tony

[allstarsplus]

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Also it is crazy how big the bat is. It is a good 2 inches longer than any other bat I own.

Since it was 2 inches longer it sounds like this may be a bat he only uses for BP. He has been known to use very long and heavy bats in BP.

There is a great video of him in the cages in Las Vegas :

http://www.nationalsenquirer.com/2011/02/bryce-harper-swinging-the-biggest-bat-on-earth.html

[gameused]

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Blew up the pics and they look pretty good to me, if you can get that photo in super high res that would be great.

Good Luck,
Bobby

[LWMM]

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Well I guess it is without a doubt now!

I kinda feel like I am holding a piece of history already...

(If anyone knows how to get a full size version without paying for the rights to publish it please message me!!)

Try sending a message to the photographer asking about obtaining a print. There is a licensing loophole with MiLB (maybe MLB as well) where photographers are allowed to give a print in return for a donation; some photographers are willing to exploit it, some aren't.

[Hog]

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I agree. Great bat and I'm glad you found a match. Now all he has to do is live up to the hype. If not, this will be worth about as much as a Joe Charboneau bat

If that is the case it will have a good home next to Cameron Maybin's 2007 Signed game used FSL All Star bat. And his game used first MLB Triple. haha.

Or maybe it will retire in Cooperstown :P

[Dewey2007]

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I agree. Great bat and I'm glad you found a match. Now all he has to do is live up to the hype. If not, this will be worth about as much as a Joe Charboneau bat

What a bat.

-Tony