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More Draft NewsDraft LinksBryce Harper of Las Vegas, Nevada is the early favorite to become the number one pick in the 2011 MLB Draft. Harper is a sophomore in high school and reportedly hit a ball 570 feet as a freshman. At this year's International High School Power Showcase, a home run derby at the Tropicana Dome in Florida in January, Harper bashed a 502-foot home run. "He's a good one," confirms Yankees regional scout Matt Hyde. "Boy, for his age, he's certainly advanced. He's a strong kid. He's fun to watch play. "But it's so early. There's a lot of guys who get drafted in the first round that you never hear about. There's so many variables." Harper is currently a catcher, but he might eventually make a switch to the outfield. He is also already being advised by Scott Boras, which might be a smart move for the phenom with a 3.5 grade point average. |
