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Scariest bat in bigs? Harper racking up walks

WASHINGTON -- Saturday marked the six-year anniversary of Bryce Harper's MLB debut. At this point in his career, Harper is both savvy at the plate and often feared by opposing pitchers, a combination that has made him the most walked man in baseball. He was walked twice on Friday night against the D-backs and has 34 entering Saturday's action, leading the Majors by 10.

Only Barry Bonds was walked more in the season's opening month, drawing 39 in 2004. At 34, Harper is already halfway to his 2017 total of 68 and drawing closer to his 2014 total of 38.