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Bryce Harper is finishing 2019 with a bang

There was a time this season when it felt like Bryce Harper was never going to get on track. There was a time his 2019 season was deemed by most (not all) to be a disappointment. Chants of “overrated” filled opposing ballparks, and the occasional “boo” was heard at his own.

And it must be said, there were valid reasons for it.

After an 0-for-4 performance against the Milwaukee Brewers on May 14, Harper’s batting averaged reached a season-low .219. Sure, his on-base percentage of .370 was excellent, but his .