There isn’t a really a better way to set high expectations for a player than to sign the biggest free-agent contract in baseball history. But after signing a 13-year, $330 million contract, Bryce Harper did just that.
For the most part, Harper’s 2019 season was a success. A hot August and September helped to make up for a lackluster first half, and Harper got his Phillies career started on the right foot.
Here are three numbers that detail Harper’s impressive 2019 season both at the plate and in the field.
Outfield Assists – 13
One of the biggest knocks on Harper prior to him getting his lucrative contract was his lack of an impact on defense.