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Bryce Harper went 2-for-4 against Baltimore on Sunday, with a double off Jake Arrieta. Since making his major-league debut on April 28, his BA/OBA/SLG line is .286/.367/.497 in 50 games.
Mike Trout went 2-for-5 against the Dodgers on Sunday, reached on an error and stole his 21st base, adding to his American League lead. Since getting called up to the majors and joining the Angels lineup for the first time this season on April 28, his BA/OBA/SLG line is .338/.399/.531 in 51 games.
I'm sure it's not news that Harper is 19 years old and Trout is 20.
It might be surprising that only seven players under 21 have had seasons with a slugging average higher than Trout's .531 in 200 or more plate appearances. Five are Hall of Famers: Mel Ott, Ted Williams, Frank...
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