Faithful: The Nationals' Bryce Harper (34), the only Mormon on the team, writes on every autograph he signs, "Luke 1:37," "For with God, nothing shall be impossible." He enjoys listening to his teammates debate their own religious views. (Associated Press)
Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper (34) before the start of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park in Washington, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper is greeted by his teammates after hitting his 20th home run of the season, a three-run shot in the Nationals' 3-2 win over the Marlins. (Associated Press photo)
Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper runs and steals second base during the seventh inning of their baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park in Washington, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013. The Nationals won 11-2. Harper and teammate Jayson Werth both stole bases on the play. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
**FILE** Washington Nationals center fielder Bryce Harper (34) prepares to bat during a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Miami Marlins catcher Jeff Mathis tags Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, left, after he struck out swinging during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 6, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)