Is Bryce Harper the clear #2 in baseball right now?

[The War Report]

Goldy warrants as much convo as Harper simply because Goldy is healthy all the time and is a 5 tool player.

Nah, Goldy is 30 and Harper is 25. Not even close.

 

[THEREALBRAND]

Altuve isn't a significant drop off to either one of them dudes...

Even as the reigning MVP Altuve is still underrated. He’s a hitting machine and a phenomenal defensive second baseman.

 

[93 til]

Not to get caught up in the hype, but if Ohtani somehow ends up at 12-13 wins and 15-20 Hrs, he's MVP right

Imagine a 15x15

Good question

I think he has a legitimate case if he can put up those numbers. Even if he doesnt win he will definitely get some MVP votes his way.

He has been a pleasant surprise considering the Spring he had

 

[tremonthustler1]

Nah, Goldy is 30 and Harper is 25. Not even close.

And? We're past potential on all these guys now as it is.

 

[MikelArteta]

And? We're past potential on all these guys now as it is.

how much money you think harper gonna get?

 

[tremonthustler1]

how much money you think harper gonna get?

$350 mil for 10 years with opt outs whenever Harper wants them

Nats vs. Cubs for Harper

 

[SmoothOperator88]

Stanton and Votto arent in the top 10?

They probably are (if you don't include pitchers). Haven't actually made a top 10 list.

 

[staticshock]

Ill take Harper over Trout

cant go wrong with either one though.

 

[Remote]

Possibly.

But part of being the best is some level of consistency. And Harper has dealt with injuries in every year, it seems.
The only season he managed 150 games played was his MVP year in 2015 (153 games).

 

[FloorGeneral]

More consistent, better hitter across all parts of the slash line, plays valuable defense at the most difficult position, adds baserunning. Really not close, people are just getting fatigued of Trout's dominance

Gospel. I know this isn't necessarily a Trout thread, but like you said, I feel like ppl tend to forget just how freakish he is.

 

[GiantGonzalez]

what about pitchers? I think Scherzer has easily taken over #1 from Kershaw