Bryce Harper questions MLB pitching tactics after painful hit-by-pitch incident

Time of India

6 days ago

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Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper gave fans a reason to worry this week. He hasn't played since May 27, when he was hit by a pitch. Although he has been seen doing some mild exercise, he revealed recently that his elbow is still very painful.
He said he won't know when he'll return. This bodes bad news for the Phillies, especially considering Bryce Harper was playing very strongly before the accident. Now, fans are left waiting and hoping for good news.
Bryce Harper unsure about his return after elbow hit
Bryce Harper briefed reporters and updated his elbow. He hasn't yet picked up a bat, but his left foot is
"still extremely painful."
When asked if he might go on the injured list, Bryce Harper answered,
'I hope not,'
but added that he wasn't sure.
It's been three games since he last played, and the team is waiting day by day. Bryce Harper has been getting treatment, but no return date has been set.
This comes at a tough time for the Phillies. Bryce Harper was in great form before the injury. In the ten days before he got hurt, he was hitting .390, with 16 hits, 6 runs, 1 home run, and 10 RBIs in just 41 at-bats. He also struck out only three times. He was helping the team win and building momentum.
The timing of this injury could not be worse.
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Bryce Harper is frustrated with pitches thrown inside
Bryce Harper also shared his thoughts on how pitchers throw at him. He said many pitchers aim inside and throw very fast.
'That's where teams kind of go against me,'
he said. Bryce Harper understands that throwing inside is part of the game, but he also believes it's risky when pitchers can't control those high-speed pitches.
He said,
'I'm all for it in baseball… but just control.'
He explained that many pitchers now throw very hard. Fast sinkers and heaters close to the body can be dangerous, especially if not placed well. That's what happened with his injury: a pitch came in hard and hit him on the elbow. While X-rays showed no broken bones, the deep bruise has caused enough pain to keep him off the field.
Bryce Harper's elbow injury has put the Phillies in a tough spot. He hasn't played since May 27 and has not given a clear return date.
Although he hopes to avoid going on the injured list, there's no guarantee.
This is bad timing because Bryce Harper was doing very well at the plate before the injury. He also spoke about how pitchers often throw inside, which he finds risky with today's speed. Fans now wait, hoping Bryce Harper returns soon and healthy.