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It was originally assumed he'd begin his career in RF, then eventually compete with Werth for the position on a fulltime basis.
Washington Nationals OF Bryce Harper is expected to play center field on a regular basis in the minor leagues, as a result of the parent club's offseason signing of Jayson Werth to play right field, according to MLB.com's Bill Ladson. "I think I play center field better than I do anywhere else," Harper said. "I have enough speed and enough reaction to know where the ball goes off the bat. Being around Tony Tarasco and my dad, who played center field, has been a big help for me. Whether it's left, center or right, I will play anywhere the Nationals need me."
Washington Nationals OF Bryce Harper is expected to play center field on a regular basis in the minor leagues, as a result of the parent club's offseason signing of Jayson Werth to play right field, according to MLB.com's Bill Ladson. "I think I play center field better than I do anywhere else," Harper said. "I have enough speed and enough reaction to know where the ball goes off the bat. Being around Tony Tarasco and my dad, who played center field, has been a big help for me. Whether it's left, center or right, I will play anywhere the Nationals need me."
