Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper has drawn intense scrutiny from Philly fans ever since his arrival in 2019 by way of a 13-year, $330 million contract signed in free agency. With that much money allocated to one player, fans have a right to question the player’s production.
Yet, no matter how well Harper performs, he can’t seem to get out from under the intense gaze of the fans who believe he isn’t living up to his contract (spoiler alert: he has and then some). Not even taking this season into account, which we will soon based on the headline alone, Harper has been fantastic for the Phillies.