Watch Bryce Harper Fling His Helmet Down in Disgust, Get Ejected, and Berate an Umpire

All, Bryce Harper, Video Jason McIntyre August 11th. 2011, 9:05am

Bryce Harper didn’t like this strike call in the seventh inning from umpire Max Guyll, so he tossed his helmet to the ground and proceeded to get in the face of Guyll. Harper was so heated that his manager, Tony Beasley, rushed over to get between the precocious 18-year-old and the ump. Harper was ejected and the Flying Squirrels defeated Harper’s Senators, 3-1. Harper didn’t talk to the media afterward. Here’s what Beasley told the Patriot News:

As for the helmet slam, Beasley wasn’t thrilled.
“I don’t condone that,” the manager said. “Players get emotional. Guys are competing and they’re trying to be successful. The guy’s grinding out his at-bat, and you have to somewhat understand a player’s frustration in that situation.
“It’s a 1-1 ballgame, and obviously I don’t want him to do that. That’s not going to keep him in many ballgames, but that was just his reaction tonight in what he thought was a successful at-bat ending in a walk but ended up as a strikeout. He just allowed his emotions to get the best of him. It happens sometimes.”

Harper’s putting together a nice little highlight reel for when he finally gets to the majors. I wonder how many times ESPN will show video today of Harper getting tossed?

If you’re wondering how Harper is doing in AA ball … he’s batting .248 through 31 games. Two homers, nine RBI.

Previously: Washington Nationals Execs Compare Bryce Harper’s Scrutiny to Jackie Robinson’s
Previously: Bryce Harper Homered, Admired His Feat, Then Blew a Kiss to the Pitcher [Video]
Previously: Bryce Harper is Not Exactly Tearing Up Class-AA

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50 Responses to “Watch Bryce Harper Fling His Helmet Down in Disgust, Get Ejected, and Berate an Umpire”

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HuskerDawg Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:07 AM
So I guess we just need to accept the fact that this kid is going to get a post every time he acts like a prick.
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spencer096 Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:08 AM
that ball was low as shit. terrible call, blue.
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TheBigLead Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:09 AM
So I guess we just need to accept the fact that this kid is going to get a post every time he acts like a prick.
right.
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MarcWhit Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:13 AM
By the way…Adam Dunn needs to go 16-for-16 to reach .200. To get to his career .245 average, he needs to go 37-for-37.
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arkbadger Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:15 AM
good for that ump for not backing down.
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hugh g rection Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:16 AM
I’m rooting for this douche to be a bigger bust than Ryan Leaf.
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johndewar Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:16 AM
So I guess we just need to accept the fact that this kid is going to get a post every time he acts like a prick.
He’s exceptionally immature for his age.
/not even sure what that means
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Wally's World Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:17 AM
So I guess we just need to accept the fact that this kid is going to get a post every time he acts like a prick.
He’s a #1 pick with a reputation of being an asshole. So, yes. When the reputation proves itself true, we’ll likely see it.
He’s the definition of million dollar talent with a 10 cent head.
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sportsdork Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:17 AM
So I guess we just need to accept the fact that this kid is going to get a post every time he acts like a prick.
Comes with the territory of baseball being so popular and having such recognizable youngsters. Even minor league players have that sizzle factor.
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johndewar Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:18 AM
I’m rooting for this douche to be a bigger bust than Ryan Leaf.
Eh, he’s just a kid. I hope he grows up a little and becomes what everyone thinks he’ll become on the field, but it seems he’s going to fight himself along the way.
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cracker jack Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:21 AM
Bwahaha.. I have never seen someone throw a fit at home plate in any AA game Ive ever been to. Such a fucking douche.
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spencer096 Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:22 AM
IT WAS CLEARLY A BALL PEOPLE. CLEARLY.
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VladimirCrouton Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:23 AM
Ubaldo could of used that Ump last night.
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sportsdork Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:23 AM
Bwahaha.. I have never seen someone throw a fit at home plate in any AA game Ive ever been to. Such a fucking douche.
lol. Yeah, no one ever argues with the umpires in the minors.
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phillymantis915 Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:23 AM
So I guess we just need to accept the fact that this kid is going to get a post every time he acts like a prick.
Yeah because every baseball player is a saint…
/Clemons throwing a bat at Piazza
//Bonds
///Albert Belle
////Mantle’s womanizing
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St. Bear Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:24 AM
This is one of the reasons why you don’t bring him up to the majors. It’s what baseball people call the maturation process. Now he learns how to put this behind him, come back the next day, and deal with another borderline strike call.
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The Wayne Fontes Safari Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:24 AM
A Senator hasn’t acted this badly since Jesse Helms got into an elevator with Carol Moseley Braun.
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YYSA Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:24 AM
Seems like a nice guy.
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pkiguy22 Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:25 AM
He is probably just pissed off because for the first time in his life, he isn’t the best player on the team. This is a new concept for the guy and isn’t sitting well.
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sportsdork Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:26 AM
I don’t begrudge TBL at all for making this a post. Harper is famous and his future matters a whole lot to what could be one of MLB’s premier franchises in just a few years.
Like I said, he’s 18. That doesn’t mean he needs to act like it, though. I’m sure the Nationals would like it if he grew up sooner rather than later.
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cracker jack Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:26 AM
lol. Yeah, no one ever argues with the umpires in the minors.
Is that what I said? Yeah Ive seen guys eyeing the ump or saying something to him, but never a hissy fit like that. I guess the Reading Phillies dudes are just well behaved.
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phillymantis915 Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:29 AM
Like I said, he’s 18. That doesn’t mean he needs to act like it, though. I’m sure the Nationals would like it if he grew up sooner rather than later.
I’m sure the Nationals don’t care and would rather see him develop into a 40+ HR guy. Bonds was a dick, but he was allowed to be b/c he was so good.
/doesn’t give a shit about his attitude
//just wanna see dingers
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The Wayne Fontes Safari Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:29 AM
Is that what I said? Yeah Ive seen guys eyeing the ump or saying something to him, but never a hissy fit like that. I guess the Reading Phillies dudes are just well behaved.
I go watch the local Single A team about 5 – 10 times a year. Seen a manager or two come unglued, but never a player.
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sportsdork Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:31 AM
I’m sure the Nationals don’t care and would rather see him develop into a 40+ HR guy. Bonds was a dick, but he was allowed to be b/c he was so good.
Of course the Nationals care more about his talent and skill development than whether he has the occasional hissy fit. But still, you’d like him to not have the hissy fits if that’s an option.
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arkbadger Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:31 AM
IT WAS CLEARLY A BALL PEOPLE. CLEARLY.
no one seemed to care about that when Yadii Molina got pissed about it in the 8th inning of a game that mattered last week.
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ButtersBC Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:32 AM
Yeah, no one ever argues with the umpires in the minors.
Why argue when you can throw a bat at an ump?
/Delmon Young
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rittyrich Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:32 AM
that ball was low as shit. terrible call, blue.
He was bitching about it being outside which is why he kicked his foot in the dirt in the tantrum. He also appeared to say “that’s twice” which means the ump probably kept his zone the same as Harper had seen in a previous at-bat. Which means, quit your bitching, Bryce.
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sportsdork Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:32 AM
lol. Yeah, no one ever argues with the umpires in the minors.
Is that what I said?
No, I was just being a dick I guess. But worth nothing Harper is several years younger than almost all of his teammates and other players in AA.
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ButtersBC Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:33 AM
But still, you’d like him to not have the hissy fits if that’s an option.
Paul O’Neill is still beloved by Yankee fans, Harper will be fine
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phillymantis915 Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:34 AM
Why argue when you can throw a bat at an ump?
/Delmon Young
Or kick the catcher?
/Izzy Alacantra(sp?)
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johndewar Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:35 AM
But worth nothing Harper is several years younger than almost all of his teammates and other players in AA.
As I understand it, he’s the youngest player in AA ball right now.
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FredSanford Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:36 AM
My son knows that if he pulls shit like that he won’t need the ump to toss him. I’ll be dragging him off the field.
Harper has had his ass kissed his whole life and he doesn’t give that behavior a second thought.
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johndewar Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:37 AM
Paul O’Neill is still beloved by Yankee fans, Harper will be fine
I always hated Paul O’Neill. Probably in the same way non-Phillies fans hate Shane Victorino.
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Rusty Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:37 AM
He is probably just pissed off because for the first time in his life, he isn’t the best player on the team.
Yes he is.
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Jay V Of Considerable Influence Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:38 AM
Tiger -2 thru 3.
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SouvenirCity Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:38 AM
He’s the definition of million dollar talent with a 10 cent head.
Only Lou Brown can save this kid from himself.
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NDub Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:38 AM
Low and outside. Harper is a douche, but he’s got a right to be pissed.
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Jay V Of Considerable Influence Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:39 AM
He is probably just pissed off because for the first time in his life, he isn’t the best player on the team. This is a new concept for the guy and isn’t sitting well
Except that he is.
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ATL_Badger Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:40 AM
So is this going to be the round-up? Or should I go back and hang out with poor CRM? Poor guy.
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tedkerwin Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:42 AM
Except that he is.
Exactly, Bryce is not worried about making the Nationals, he is not a guy trying to prove he belongs, arguing a bad pitch call is not unheard of and he seemed to walk away in 10 seconds.
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Riggs Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:42 AM
Better video here IMO… http://www.whptv.com/content/localsports/story/Bryce-Harper-ejected-in-Harrisburgs-loss/WSwfWKgg70qtdT494M62Rg.cspx
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sportsdork Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:45 AM
Better video here IMO…
Haha, yep. The call looks even more ridiculous there.
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cracker jack Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:55 AM
I get him being mad about the call, but his chicken-like head bobbing at the ump has me laughing
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squawkbox Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 10:01 AM
My son knows that if he pulls shit like that he won’t need the ump to toss him. I’ll be dragging him off the field.
.. while you sit behind the fence and ride the ump hard.
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roger from oz Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 10:16 AM
Harper is a dick. Everyone knows that. Don’t think that will ever change and it’s going to impact his career….negatively.
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sportsdork Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 10:19 AM
Don’t think that will ever change and it’s going to impact his career….negatively.
I can’t speak for anyone else, but I really enjoyed the dramatic pause.
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Scalia Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 10:31 AM
Harper is a dick. Everyone knows that. Don’t think that will ever change and it’s going to impact his career….negatively.
Yup, same thing happened to Cobb, Bonds, Belle, Clemens, Reggie, Jim Rice….all had terrible careers as a result of being a dick
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FredSanford Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 10:59 AM
.. while you sit behind the fence and ride the ump hard.
I say nothing. Many of the LL umps are just kids anyway.
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WheresWallace Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 11:59 AM
Like I said, he’s 18. That doesn’t mean he needs to act like it, though. I’m sure the Nationals would like it if he grew up sooner rather than later.
Where’s the respect though? Granted I wasn’t a phenom, but when I was 18 I didn’t fly off the handle when an ump made a bad call. To me this shows that the kid is a brat right now. Chalking it up to age isn’t a fair barometer. He should have some modicum of respect for people even umpires. That being said I’m not saying he won’t turn out to be a classy person. Federer was notoriously awful to linesmen and chair umpires until he was around 21. Then he became tennis spokesperson and one of the classiest guys on tour.
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Bottomless Chips Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 12:07 PM
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/multimedia/vpp.jsp?content_id=17900805
It was half a foot outside