Whether he was doing so to downplay expectations, or because he really was just
taking part in the Home Derby because it was in D.C. and he was expected to, Bryce Harper had repeatedly said that he was just in it for fun in the weeks leading up to this year’s glorified batting practice exhibition.
He reiterated that point this afternoon in a press conference with all the contestants in the Derby this year.
“Yeah, I think it’s going to be a lot of fun,” Harper said. “I think going out there and just trying to enjoy it with the fans, trying to enjoy it with the Nats fans and trying to have a good time.