WASHINGTON -- When assessing the reasons Bryce Harper fell into one of the worst slumps of his career over the past month, his agent, Scott Boras offered a few suggestions.
He pointed to the high percentage of pitches Harper sees outside of the strike zone, especially compared to other stars and the way the shift has particularly plagued him this season, but still pointed to Harper's high volume of walks and his elite power numbers. And Boras dismissed the idea that Harper's impending free agency was weighing on his mind and adding extra pressure.
"You have to look at what the game and the opponents are trying to do to prohibit greatness," Boras said Tuesday afternoon.