Bryce Harper Had the Most Bizarre Strikeout of the Year, and Fans Were Baffled

Phillies star Bryce Harper had MLB fans perplexed on Wednesday after his at-bat during the bottom of the sixth inning vs. the Brewers.

Harper displayed a confusing lack of effort during his at-bat against Milwaukee reliever Hoby Milner, as he struck out looking without ever even appearing as if he was going to swing.

The six-pitch at-bat saw Harper stand almost completely still as the lefthander served him a mixture of sinkers, curveballs, and four-seam fastballs. The former National League MVP didn’t even feign as if he was trying to square up on the ball, as he looked at all six pitches before turning back towards Philadelphia’s dugout. 

Fans were bewildered by Harper’s apparent lack of effort, and took to social media in reaction.

Harper ended the game 1-for-4 at the plate with a strikeout and a single as the Phillies lost 5–3 at home.