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2015 National League MVP Harper had a lot to live up to following his stellar rookie season, but just three years later, he staked a claim to being one of the best players in MLB. In 2015, he posted a .330 batting average, by far a career-high that he will likely not eclipse. In addition, Harper led the National League with 118 runs scored and 42 home runs, both also career-highs. He also had a then-career-high 99 RBI and 38 doubles as well. Harper also walked 124 times to lead the NL, a number more than double his previous career-high in 2013. There were historical moments, such as hitting three homers in the same game (and doing it on his first three at-bats in that game) or scoring four runs (and an RBI) without

recording an official at-bat due to walking in all four plate appearances. All that (and more) led to Harper being the unanimous choice as the NL Most Valuable Player for 2015.

Harper hits three homers in his first three at-bats versus Miami, demonstrating the form that made him the 2015 NL MVP.

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Chapter 1: Greatest Moments