Monday, August 6, 2012

Trout Vs. Harper

The truth is, Bryce Harper has fallen far below expectations where as Mike Trout is exceeding all predictions.  Lets start with Harper.  Some things that could have contributed to his disappointing season are, a huge amount of hype, age (19) and immaturity.  To me Harper comes off as very cocky, as I watched an E:60 report on him, I realized he is very into himself.  All his life he has excelled at baseball having no competition leaving him reason to be cocky.  Once he got in a big league uniform, all of his prior skill meant nothing.  Had had to prove himself yet he didn't realize that he had to prove himself.  With this said, I think Harper will become one of the greatest baseball players of all time once he becomes acclimated to the league and gains that one important thing, maturity.  Trout on the other hand was a top prospect but did not have all star expectations.  I do not think Trout will be as good as a player in the long run.  Trout has zero pressure on him this year where as Harper does.  Next year the tables will turn and all of the pressure will be on Trout to follow up on his all star year.  This all comes down to maturity and pressure. Both players are great but I think Harper will excel in the long run.  Comment with thoughts and who you thinks better.

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