New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom did his job in the first inning of Monday’s game. He got Washington Nationals star Bryce Harper to break his bat. Unfortunately for deGrom, it didn’t matter. Harper still hit the ball out.
These are just some of the reactions to the phenomenal swing by baseball’s home run leader.
With the possible exception of blowouts, we doubt that any Mets’ pitchers are going to be too eager to challenge Harper. He’s on another level right now and clearly, it’s getting noticed.