5 days ago

Bryce Harper Says Phillies Need a ‘Protector’ in Cleanup Spot

“Cleanup is huge,” Harper said when asked about batting fourth. “It doesn’t matter if it’s Kyle [Schwarber] or me... the same thing is going to happen.” He wants protection if he hits third, noting the Phillies' production from No. 4 “wasn’t very good last year.” Harper added, “Whoever is in that 4 spot is going to have a big job.”