Bryce Harper hits back at Olympians who are indifferent about representing United States Bryce Harper will play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, stating it’s the greatest honor to represent the country, regardless of political climate. He disagreed with comments from some American Olympians who expressed indifference or mixed emotions about representing the United States. Harper believes that representing one’s country in sports is a separate and significant achievement.

• Bryce Harper is set to play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.
• Harper expressed his excitement and considers representing the United States the greatest honor.
• He commented on statements made by some American Olympians who had mixed feelings about representing their country.
• Harper believes that politics should be set aside when representing the nation in sports.
• Previous Olympians like Hunter Hess and Mikaela Shiffrin have voiced mixed emotions or concerns while competing for the U.S.