Bryce Harper’s jersey from Jonathan Papelbon fight is up for auction

You can bid on the jersey worn by Bryce Harper during his infamous dugout scuffle with Jonathan Papelbon.

The jersey worn by Washington Nationals All-Star outfielder Bryce Harper during his late-season fight with closer Jonathan Papelbon is up for auction, and it’s going to draw quite a pretty penny.

Lelands lists the highest bid at $4,831.53 as of Saturday afternoon. The jersey is signed by Harper, who also wrote “Luke 1:37.” Lelands offers a full description of the jersey:

"It was the snapshot that best defined the dysfunction and disappointment of the Washington Nationals’ 2015 season; superstar outfielder Bryce Harper scuffling with past-his-prime reliever Jonathan Papelbon in the dugout during a late-season home game against the Phillies, during which Papelbon imploded in the ninth inning against his former team. Presented here is the very same home white #34 jersey Harper wore during the altercation. There is dirt on the back of the size 48 shirt and it is signed number “4” in black on the back with a “Luke 1:37” inscription. There’s also the MLB hologram “HZ798263.” Whether or not you classify Harper as a model Christian, the scripture in question reads: “For with God nothing shall be impossible.” Indeed. Pictured are also exact photo matches of Harper wearing the jersey."

The jersey comes from the Nationals’ Sept. 27 game against the Philadelphia Phillies last year, one day after the team was eliminated from postseason contention. Harper and Papelbon exchanged words in the dugout in the eighth inning before Papelbon reached for Harper’s throat. The two had to be separated by teammates.

Papelbon was suspended for four games due to the incident. The Nationals, a preseason World Series favorite, fired manager Matt Williams shortly after the end of the season.

Under new manager Dusty Baker, the Nationals (26-16) enter play Saturday in first place in the National League East. Harper and Papelbon currently lead the team in home runs (11) and saves (12), respectively.

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