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Four years in, Harper eyes first Gold Glove

WASHINGTON -- Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper made his Major League debut four years ago Thursday against the Dodgers.

Harper recalls that day as a whirlwind. The moment he remembers most is Matt Kemp hitting a walk-off home run in the bottom of the 10th inning.

"To enjoy it with the family was awesome. I did everything I could to enjoy it and take it in," Harper said. "After Kemp hit the home run off [Tom] Gorzelanny, Kemp was doing this little shimmy across the plate. That's the one thing I definitely remember.