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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 Going Deep 5 CHAPTER 2 Superstar in the Making 9 CHAPTER 3 Turning Pro 17 CHAPTER 4 MVP Season 23 At a Glance Map 28 Focus on Bryce Harper 30 Glossary• 31 To Learn More 32 Index 32
CHAPTER 1 GOING DEEP Fans Fans of the Washington Nationals know better than to look away when Bryce Harper steps to the plate They might see something special anytime he bats One example happened in September 2015 The Nationals were playing the Atlanta Braves In the first inning Harper faced pitcher Julio Teheran Bryce Harper watches his home run against the Braves sail out of the ballpark 5
