Talk:Bryce Harper

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All the bloviation, below, pertaining to Harper before he became a major leaguer, and which I have left in, is now irrelevant. Harper is now a bonafide Major Leaguer who, despite his tender age, is making a significant impact on the Nationals and the National League. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 149.101.1.117 (talk) 19:06, 16 July 2013 (UTC)

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The Boston Globe made a huge story about that guy and they talk about him in ALL THE BASEBALL MAGAZINES. This "speedy deletion" crazyness must stop NOW. Terveetkadet (talk) 03:06, 27 March 2009 (UTC)

I know this page was deleted before but I don't see why. It talked about copyright infringement but I don't understand. This is a legit page about a huge baseball prospect that the media talk about a lot and it should stay there Terveetkadet (talk) 03:16, 27 March 2009 (UTC)

While you have added sources since the Speedy deletion tag was placed, the relevance outside the local Las Vegas area is questionable in my opinion. As you have yourself stated, he is a baseball "prospect", not an actual professional player or high level amateur. Wikipedia has pretty clear guidelines about what the criteria for inclusion of biographical articles is, especially for living people. Based on Wikipedia's notabily guidelnes this article is a stretch to qualify. At this point, he is a high school student with the potential to become a professional athelete in the future. Turgan ^Talk 07:05, 27 March 2009 (UTC)

Yeah, a high school student who hits 570 ft home runs, dum-dum... 205.237.48.210 (talk) 10:41, 27 March 2009 (UTC)

I've declined the speedy - he doesn't yet meet WP:ATHLETE but per WP:NOTE he does seem to be notable and Boston is a long way from Vegas. ϢereSpielChequers 09:01, 27 March 2009 (UTC)

It could quilify as a Biography for the mean time since he is the possible first pick in the MLB on the year 2010 and/or quilify as a biography because he has won numerous awards in accordance with wikipedia guidelines.Txtrooper (talk) 07:54, 16 June 2009 (UTC)

What's with the Alice Cooper eyeblack in every one of his pics? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jatkins679 (talk • contribs) 16:27, 1 June 2010 (UTC)

It's not eyeblack, it's a birthmark. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 125.239.82.84 (talk) 23:18, 6 June 2010 (UTC)

He's not talking about that, he's talking about this. http://mopupduty.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/bryce-harper.jpg Tithonfury (talk) 23:45, 8 June 2010 (UTC)

That is exessive eyeblack he has put on to look like a "professional wrestler" "http://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/mlb/article/1209115--griffin-bryce-harper-makes-rogers-centre-debut" "He poured vats of eye black on his face to make himself look like a professional wrestler."

Achievements

It seems like all of the achievements listed are not noteworthy. NBA Fan7 (talk) 23:48, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

I agree. They should be moved from the infobox to the prose, if noteworthy. --Muboshgu (talk) 00:03, 8 June 2010 (UTC)

The Last Natural, an insightful and comprehensive account of Bryce Harper's 2010 season at the College of Southern Nevada - which launched the kid to fame and fortune, should be included as a rich reference source. The following are the book's two ISBN figures: ISBN-10: 1250001455 ISBN-13: 978-1250001450 ... grazie — Preceding unsigned comment added by Themechanic434 (talk • contribs) 03:53, 18 August 2014 (UTC)

Edit request on 29 April 2012

Inaccurate and offensive statement made in Bryce Harper's page. It states that Harper was ejected in his major league debut. This is wrong and there is an offensive comment. 108.18.63.65 (talk) 02:26, 29 April 2012 (UTC)

Vandalism reverted by User:Airplaneman 4 minutes after it happened, and before your post here. You were seeing an obsolete previous version of the page. Dru of Id (talk) 04:02, 29 April 2012 (UTC)

Statistics

.333 average, no homers, one RBI. There are plenty of sources, but [1] is a quick one. --67.180.161.183(talk)_{06:01, 29 April 2012 (UTC)}

Data entered. – Muboshgu (talk) 06:22, 29 April 2012 (UTC)

OBP/AVG

"After batting .419 with a .407 OBP..."

Not possible. And uncited. Are these meant to be switched? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 206.211.150.154 (talk) 20:37, 10 May 2012 (UTC)

Batting averages can be higher than on-base percentages, especially in a small sample size like that one (a sacrifice fly/bunt will decrease your OBP while your BA remains the same). – Muboshgu (talk) 21:04, 10 May 2012 (UTC)

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Weight conversion...

230 pounds is NOT 100 kilograms; it's 104.3 kilos. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.51.157.77 (talk) 04:49, 13 August 2017 (UTC)

Copy edit

Since this will soon get a lot of hits, perhaps some established editor want to copy edit it ... just sayin' --2604:2000:E010:1100:E5D1:2590:31D0:35B5 (talk) 03:53, 25 February 2019 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 28 February 2019

Harper is on the Philiadelphia Phillies(who overpaid for him). NiftyAF (talk) 19:59, 28 February 2019 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. – Muboshgu (talk) 20:01, 28 February 2019 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 28 February 2019

Bryce Harper signs with the Philadelphia Phillies https://www.mlb.com/news/bryce-harper-deal-with-phillies ([[User talk:https://www.mlb.com/news/bryce-harper-deal-with-phillies |talk]]) 20:06, 28 February 2019 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. RudolfRed (talk) 20:15, 28 February 2019 (UTC)

The Phillies have reached an agreement to sign free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper, a source said Thursday. The deal is reportedly worth $330 million over 13 years and contains a no-trade clause and no opt-outs.

"Reached an agreement" rather than "signed a contract". "A source said" - who's the source? "Reportedly" - we deal in certainties, not reports. – Muboshgu (talk) 21:17, 28 February 2019 (UTC)

Can you please change it. Here is a video of him boarding John Middleton's plane to Clearwater. John Middleton owner of the Philadelphia Phillies. If he didn't sign why would he board that plane? Phoenix X Maximus (talk) 21:38, 1 March 2019 (UTC)

Phoenix X Maximus, because he wanted to fly somewhere. That's all boarding a plane proves. – Muboshgu (talk) 01:38, 2 March 2019 (UTC)

References

To Phillies

I got a fox news alert staying he has signed a 13 yr 330 million deal. Now when has fox news ever been wrong? It's kind of obvious that he's signed. Now i dont want to hear this not reliable source shit because hes signed. Stupid Wikipedia. Go phils NDavies04 (talk) 22:51, 28 February 2019 (UTC)

Yo Wikipedia its on the front-cover of ESPN! What else do you playas want?? Get yo shit together and update this biatch.

I agree. Wikipedia just looks stupid for saying he still is a Free Agent. He is a video from Twitter of him boarding John Middleton's plane. That pretty much confirms it. Update it. Phoenix X Maximus (talk) 21:34, 1 March 2019 (UTC)

References

I just checked ESPN, and I don't see anything saying that Harper cleared his physical exam. —C.Fred (talk) 22:26, 1 March 2019 (UTC)

If this isn't updated after his press conference tomorrow then there will be some problems. You guys are far behind. Besides there was no "pending a physical" Fred. He is a Phille. He is in Clearwater right now. Phoenix X Maximus (talk) 01:31, 2 March 2019 (UTC)

Phoenix X Maximus, don't make threats. It's unbecoming. We'll update the page to say he's a Phillie when the Phillies say he's a Phillie. – Muboshgu (talk) 01:37, 2 March 2019 (UTC)

@Muboshgu:@Phoenix X Maximus: The press conference is part of what we're waiting for. At this point, the contract is still unconfirmed, and Philly media were still pointing out that the deal was pending a physical (and noting it was based on unconfirmed reports). Once we have confirmation, then the article will be changed. (Although personally, I'd favour a mention in the intro along the lines of "Harper is widely reported to have signed a contract with the Phillies", but the projects for sports feel otherwise.) —C.Fred (talk) 02:07, 2 March 2019 (UTC)

C.Fred, we're an encyclopedia. We don't deal in unconfirmed reports per WP:RSBREAKING. I see that a press conference is scheduled for tomorrow. So by then, it'll be confirmed. – Muboshgu (talk) 02:28, 2 March 2019 (UTC)

@Muboshgu: And I agree in waiting for confirmation, even if that makes us overly conservative. Or, while I personally might give a little latitude, I acknowledge that that isn't policy encyclopedia-wide. (Sorry for misdirecting my reply.) —C.Fred (talk) 02:31, 2 March 2019 (UTC)

Official Announcement

This tweet, timestamp "8:10 PM - 1 Mar 2019", is the earliest that we can say that Bryce Harper became a Phillie. – Muboshgu (talk) 05:50, 2 March 2019 (UTC)

Wow...

This article is SO badly written. For example, the use of the word "earned" three times in the span of about 15 words. But it's locked, so I guess making it better is not a concern. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 172.113.233.13 (talk) 22:33, 2 March 2019 (UTC)

Hi, please remember that Wikipedia is an article written constructed by common people, with a variety of different backgrounds, skills, talents, and experiences. For example, some writers on this page may have extensive knowledge and experience with baseball, but are not as refined in their skills with article-writing and essay-writing. Furthermore, some writers on this page may not have English as their first language.

As to your point about the specific issues with this article, please point to me where you see the word “earned” used too repetitively, and any other potential issues you see, along with your suggestions for how to fix/improve each issue if you’d like. I’d be happy to make those edits to improve the article. Thanks Mrbeastmodeallday (talk) 07:51, 3 March 2019 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 5 March 2019 - This text is to be added under the "Personal life" section.

Though the mission is strongly encouraged for Mormon men between the ages of 18 and 25, it is not required. Harper decided his mission rested on the diamond. In a 2016 interview, he said: “Coming up to the draft and trying to make that decision, I always thought that my Heavenly Father upstairs always just wanted me to be a walking Book of Mormon, you could say,” [...] “I knew that I could touch a lot of people’s lives playing and trying to be the best Mormon that I can be on and off the field.” FortunateSon3 (talk) 22:25, 5 March 2019 (UTC)

 Already done Edit request completed by Mrbeastmodeallday Alucard 16_{❯❯❯ chat?} 06:04, 6 March 2019 (UTC)

References

Semi-protected edit request on 18 June 2020

Bryce Harper did not graduate high school early. He quit after his sophomore year and obtained his GED before going to junior college. 107.77.249.31 (talk) 00:36, 18 June 2020 (UTC)

The article does not say he graduated early; it says he got his GED. —C.Fred (talk) 00:40, 18 June 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 1 December 2020

Salary:30 million 71.224.67.151 (talk) 19:11, 1 December 2020 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. We note the full contract; I'm not sure we gain anything by noting year-by-year payouts, even if we had a source to show them. —C.Fred (talk) 19:29, 1 December 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 4 January 2021

Salad12344321 (talk) 11:20, 4 January 2021 (UTC)

Siblings: Bryan Harper

 Already done. ◢  Ganbaruby!  (Say hi!) 11:44, 4 January 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 27 June 2021

Remove citation 100. Quote is inaccurate. Correct quote is “We want to bring a title back to DC.” Not “we can’t wait to bring a title back.” Source is unreliable and an opinion piece. The writer Katie Baker was too lazy to even fact check a key quote. 24.188.200.167 (talk) 00:52, 27 June 2021 (UTC)

 Done Good call-out. Thanks! Living Concrete (talk) 17:32, 27 June 2021 (UTC)

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Semi Protected Edit Request

Hi all, Bryce has been playing first base recently and I suppose this ought to be updated. —2605:AD80:70:71D3:4CB1:119B:A9F1:DE10 (talk) 00:05, 27 July 2023 (UTC)

First Baseman/Designated Hitter

Bryce is currently a First Baseman and Designated Hitter for the Phillies and hasn't played Right Field since April 16, 2022. Saying he's a RF is simply wrong at this point. For instance, Justin Turner is listed as a "First Baseman/Third Baseman/Designated Hitter" because he's played all three positions this season. KENGRIFFEY24FAN (talk) 00:40, 10 August 2023 (UTC)

We take a holistic approach, not one with WP:RECENCY bias. According to B-Ref, through August 8, 2023, Harper has played 1,258 games in the outfield, with 947 in right field, 176 as a designated hitter, and 12 at first base. And correct me if I'm wrong, but when he's able to throw again, he's moving back to right field. – Muboshgu (talk) 00:46, 10 August 2023 (UTC)

Not Anymore! [2] KENGRIFFEY24FAN (talk) 22:13, 8 November 2023 (UTC)

He's still played right field more in his career than he has at first base... and that speculative comment might not be what actually happens when the season starts. Spanneraol (talk) 22:15, 8 November 2023 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 19 October 2023

Change Bryce Harper NL home run leader year from 2017 to 2015 , in 2017 Giancarlo Stanton led the NL with 59 home runs. Bryce Harper led the NL league in 2015. 65.35.243.154 (talk) 21:42, 19 October 2023 (UTC)

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Rusty4321 ^{talk contribs} 14:22, 22 October 2023 (UTC)