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There was at least one thing Bryce Harper was certain of in 2018.

For one season, Harper was one of the veteran voices of the Nationals in then-rookie Juan Soto’s ear as he went on to be runner-up for Rookie of the Year. 

For 102 of those games, they played in the outfield together.

Early on, the two-time MVP could easily envision the future of his 19-year-old teammate — stunning Mets contract and all.

For one season, Bryce Harper was one of the veteran voices of the Nationals in then-rookie Juan Soto’s ear.{ai:summary}Bryce Harper played a pivotal role in mentoring rookie Juan Soto during the 2018 season with the Nationals. Their time together in the outfield helped shape Soto's promising career, leading him to become a runner-up for Rookie of the Year. Harper recognized Soto's potential early on, foreshadowing his future success, including a lucrative contract with the Mets. #sports

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