Is Bryce Harper Worth 400 Million?

With Bryce Harper's contract with the nationals coming to an end next season, general managers expect him to sign a contract for over $400 million. I know Harper is good, but is he $400 million good?

Harper earned 13.6 million this season, and will earn 21.6 million next season. This article reports he is expected to be paid around 35-40 million per year when he signs a new contract. This puts him in line with the salaries of Lebron, Leo Messi, Clayton Kershaw (before sponsorships).

  • Is Harper really worth 400M?
  • What team do you think Harper would leave the nationals for? I've heard Cubs rumours.

Article: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2713821-bryce-…

 

Harper is one of my favorites, i played in the same tournament with him in high school, and is a freak. I dont not think he can be worth 400 million only becuase of his position, its not a premium one. I like Harper more than trout, idk why, trout is better lol. But i do. But trout, in my eyes would be the only player that may be worth 400 mil, Harper is up there tho as a close runner up

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Apparently he's worth 330mm.

But it's a stupid question. Is Jamie Dimon worth 31 million a year? No. Bryce Harper probably provides a bigger jump over replacement level value for his profession than Jamie Dimon, but all that matters (apparently) is that the market believes both of them generate that kind of value.

 
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I mean, you would have to break it down.

Lot of those money ball guys always talk about how much a person is worth in terms of wins, and how they are far outpaid. Based on stats, I guess that makes sense. But I'm fairly certain most owners want to get paid first, then win. If you sign a big name, and it draws ticket/merchandise sales, it might be worth it.

 
ironman32:
I mean, you would have to break it down.

Lot of those money ball guys always talk about how much a person is worth in terms of wins, and how they are far outpaid. Based on stats, I guess that makes sense. But I'm fairly certain most owners want to get paid first, then win. If you sign a big name, and it draws ticket/merchandise sales, it might be worth it.

Bingo. As a Nationals fan, I made several games just to watch Harper play.

I’m enraged that the Phillies picked him up.

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