Bryce Harper is baseball's next five-tool mega superstar.

There's no denying that.

Since being called up by the Washington Nationals in late April he's hit for power and contact, shown off his great speed by stealing home, and showcased a rocket arm.

Not bad for a guy who's only been in the majors for about a month.

But despite all the success there's a part of Harper's game that always gets criticized: his swagger.

Nats fans would probably just call it confidence.

Phillies fans might prefer the term cockiness or something way worse, however.

Harper started doing this well before he got to MLB, intimidating opposing college hitters with his eye-black and glare from the mound

It continued in minor league dugouts

Even during batting practice

This is the "That lifetime minor leaguer has to pitch against ME? LOL" look during spring training

"Enjoy it now. It won't be a quick strikeout next time."

"What you looking at bro?"

"Oh, I'm bleeding? Weird."

"Whatever. I ain't leaving this game."

"That was my first big league home run. Big whoop."

"They seriously want a curtain call after that?"

"Yeah, that's right. I just got a triple off Roy Halladay."

"And they say this game is hard..."

Okay. Maybe Harper does smile every once in a while

Now learn more about this teenage star's story

Bryce Harper's Quick Rise To Major League Baseball Has Everyone In D.C. Very Excited →

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