Bryce Harper signed a 5-year 9.9 million dollar contract with the Washington Nationals on August 16th, 2010. It has been said that he signed 20 to 30 seconds before the signing deadline.
This was the second straight year that the Nationals have signed their first overall pick on the day of the deadline.
Last year they signed their first overall pick, Stephen Strasburg to a 4-year 15.1 million dollar deal. He pitched his major league debut the day after the Nationals drafted Bryce Harper first overall. He had a franchise record 14 strikeouts. They won the game against the Pirates 5-2. Stephen got a standing ovation, an annual pie in the face, and the hearts of all Nationals fans.
Back to Bryce, he is only seventeen, but is a major power hitter. He also hits for a lot of contact. The Nationals are hoping to have Bryce play in the majors by the end of 2011, and a starter for 2012. He is a catcher and outfelder, but the Nationals plan on using him in the outfiled. They even have one of the best catching prospects, Wilson Ramos, in baseball. So, the future of the Nationals looks like a bright one for fans to look forward to.
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