The Orioles 2011 first round draft pick, 18-year-old pitcher Dylan Bundy, had strong words in reaction to Nationals’ prospect Bryce Harper’s blown kiss on a home run Monday night. 105.7 The Fan’s Steve Davis asked Dylan how he would respond if Harper blew him a kiss after going yard to which he responded, “If I was pitching the next game, I would hit him all four at-bats.”
Dylan’s brother Bobby, who pitches for the Orioles at Single-A Frederick, agreed with the comments. “That was a little over the top,” Bobby said.
Harper’s blown kiss has the whole nation talking about baseball etiquette and the gigantic target he has put on his back at just the low-A level. From the Ultimate Warrior facepaint, to the mustache and mohawk, Harper has found ways for fans outside of D.C. to cheer against him.
As the Sun’s Matt Vensel points out, Dylan Bundy predicted that both him and Bobby would be called up on the same day in 2013.
Bundy seems like a big headcase to me. Wanting $30 million and now calling out a superstar when he’s only in high school. I think I would rather not sign this kid and get 2 picks next year.
@The Fantasy God – You can’t be serious. First of all, there are many who regard Bundy as the premier talent in this draft. There is no guarantee there would be a talent anywhere near his level if the Orioles wait a year. Secondly, the bonus demands are all posturing that players and agents do every year. Strausburg threw out a tremendous #, Wieters did too, and so did Hultzen and several other high picks this year. It’s all a negotiating ploy. Thirdly, Harper deserves to get called out for it. The guy is arrogant and he acts like taking an A ball pitcher deep is in the same class as breaking the all-time home run record. Then he taunts the guy. I don’t know any pitchers, besides Justin Duchscherer, who would not be pissed at what Harper did. Bundy was asked a question about it and he answered honestly. I applaud it and there is a large contingent of Baltimore sports fans that do not like anything to do with DC sports. Bundy won over more fans than he lost with his comments.
When Bryce Harper does something stupid we hear “he’s an 18 year old kid,” but apparently when Dylan Bundy responds he’s a loose cannon…
@The Fantasy God – I’m pretty much with Jeff on this one. The kid was asked a question he answered. I found it entertaining and it won’t be news in 48 hours. As for signing him … its a must. Look I would have preferred Rendon too, but come on. Bundy is an elite talent who is trying to work the system for money. He’ll get paid plenty but no where near $30 M and be happy as a pig in slop.
Come on adults! Your arguing over 2 immature kids, a 17 year old and an 18 year old hurling insults. Real mature… Now let them go back to thier “Magic: The Gathering” card games…