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Phillies Bryce Harper taking fellow top pick Mickey Moniak under his wing

When the Phillies drafted Mickey Moniak with the number one overall pick in 2016, there was an immense amount of pressure placed on the shoulders of a kid not even out of high school.

Early in his career Moniak has crumbled under the pressure, hitting .236 for Lakewood in 2017. It wasn’t until a visit from his high school friends last year that Moniak found his bat, which was touted as very steady and consistent.

Now entering his third full season as a professional baseball player Moniak has a new voice helping lead him towards his goal of making the big leagues, Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper.