OT: Harper

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Been a Harper fan from day one (Nats fan/season ticket holder) and have been extremely impressed with him this year. Finally he's healthy and I hope he stays that way. Matt Williams has done a lot to help get the media off his back and to keep Bryce focused.

At one time I had the most Harper PSA 10s on their registry but with as many cards that are produced these days, I gave up on collecting all of his cards. I unfortunately sold 2/3 of my PSA 10s to help fund a house purchase. I'm seeing cards that sold for $125/$150 6 months ago going for $350+ now that he's finally running on all cylinders. Had I waited to sell them all now, I'd be much wealthier. Great time to sell his cards if you're not looking to hold long term. Terrible time to buy.

I'm not much into comparing him to former greats or placing such labels as he's the next Mantle or Mays or whomever. I will say that, at least currently, he's playing at a level that's on par if not better than the greats.

Currently he's leading all of baseball in OPS, SLG, OBP, RBI, BB and tied for first in HR and Runs. Babe Ruth's career OPS is 1.164 and Harper's currently is 1.215. Not saying Harper's the next Ruth, just saying his current numbers are amazingly good.