The Last Natural

In The Last Natural, sportswriter Rob Miech chronicles the transformative season of Bryce Harper, a prodigious baseball talent, as he transitions from a Las Vegas high school sophomore to a top draft pick in Major League Baseball. After dominating youth baseball, Harper bypasses traditional paths by earning his GED and joining the College of Southern Nevada, where he shatters records and wins accolades amidst a whirlwind of media attention and personal challenges. This engaging account offers an insider’s view of team dynamics, the pressures of fame, and the unwavering spirit of baseball, ultimately leading to Harper's momentous selection by the Washington Nationals.