Bryce Harper’s injury is the last thing Phillies, fans, or Harper himself will want to see, but the star had a super-chic response to Blake Snell.
In the latest edition of “The Philadelphia Phillies Can’t Get a Break,” star defense star and designated forward Bryce Harper is likely to head to IL again after Saturday night’s game against the San Diego Padres when he knocked out after 97 mph Blake was hit by a Snell fastball in his hand. .
It was clear in the immediate aftermath that Harper was in a lot of pain after blow after blow and as he walked off the field it turned out to be a worst case scenario.
After the match, the team reported that Harper fractured his hand while playing and would undergo further tests to assess the injury and schedule for recovery.
Despite his apparent frustration with the injury, Harper’s handling of the situation couldn’t be more elegant.
Bryce Harper Injury: Phillies star was great after HBP led to injury
For starters, while Harper walked off the field with the coaches, the apparently angry star still took the time to hear Snell apologizing and letting Rami Padres know it wasn’t done with any intention of injuring or even hitting him.
Speaking to the media after the game, Harper continued that sentiment as he said it wasn’t done on purpose, then praised Snell as a “fantastic player and a great human being” and even said he should keep throwing the indoor fast ball because he’s such a good show that sets up the passer also.
Harper is a fiery player who can sometimes rub the crowd and opponent players the wrong way, but it’s clear in a moment like this that at his core he is a very elegant person.
From a baseball perspective, it will be tough for the Phillies as Harper joins another of their big bats, Jean Segura, among the list of players with broken hands. Baseball fans can certainly hope for a speedy recovery for both Harper and Segura, but before it’s too late for Philadelphia to save their season.
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