“I remember Bryce Harper as pitcher, and not wanting to face him” – When Kris Bryant recounted facing 2010 No.1 draft pick as a 9-year-old

Former Washington Nationals Slugger Bryce Harper & Former Chicago Cubs Slugger Kris Bryant

Bryce Harper and Kris Bryant are familiar with each other's game. The two are only one year apart and grew up in Las Vegas, dominating the youth baseball scene as youngsters.

When he was younger, Bryant's nickname was "Silk," because of how smooth he was on the field. He played 3B, shortstop, OF, pitched, and was a menace at the plate.

Bryant saw Harper in the same light and knew he would have a chance to play this sport for a living. In 2015, he recounted a time when he faced Harper as a nine-year-old that still sits with him to this day: