There has been much discussion on Bryce Harper, the 19-year-old phenom who make his major league debut this past weekend in Los Angeles against the Dodgers (see: 34 Bryce Harper Facts You Probably Didn’t Know). His Saturday night coming out party was spoiled by a 10th inning Matt Kemp walk-off and the Nationals were swept by the superior west coast foes. Even with the losses Washington should be excited because that have one of the best young teams in baseball led by their up-and-coming star Bryce Harper who went 2 for 6 at the plate and flashed some serious leather in the outfield. [9 photos]

Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) talks to the media before a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-US PRESSWIRE


Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) before an at bat during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-US PRESSWIRE


Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) doubles during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-US PRESSWIRE


Bryce Harper digs for second on his first major league hit, a seventh-inning double against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night.


 Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) stands in left field as members of the Los Angeles Dodgers security staff chase a Nationals fans that ran onto the field during the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-US PRESSWIRE


Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) stands in left field as members of the Los Angeles Dodgers security staff cuff a Nationals fans that ran onto the field during the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-US PRESSWIRE


Bryce jumps at the wall to catch a drive by Juan Uribe of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth inning on April 29, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)


Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) during an at bat in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-US PRESSWIRE

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Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) reacts after grounding out to end the top of the second inning next to first base coach Trent Jewett (right) at Dodger Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-US PRESSWIRE

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