Bryce Harper Sent Down To Single-A After Impressive Spring Training With Nationals

Upon signing with the Nationals, Harper began his professional career in the team’s instructional league. He was then sent to the Arizona Fall League, where he helped the Scottsdale Scorpions win the league championship.

This Spring, Harper has managed five hits and four RBI in 14 at-bats. As Goessling noted, it would be rather unusual for an 18-year-old to ascend from A-ball to the majors. But of course, Harper is a rather unusual prospect.