Last year’s first overall pick in the 2010 First-Year Player Draft Bryce Harper wants to be a part of the Nationals Opening Day roster according to Bill Ladson of MLB.com.

The 18-year old outfielder has all the tools to play at a Major League level. He hit .319 with a .407 OBP for the Nationals in the Instructional League. He also led the team in HR’s, RBI’s and walks. After playing in the AFL he hit .343 with 1 HR and 7 RBI’s.

“I want to make that decision harder,” Harper said. “I’m trying to stay up here as long as I can. [Jayson] Werth and several of the guys came up to me and asked, ‘Are you going to make the team or what?’ I’m trying to make this club. … If it doesn’t happen, it’s going to be a great experience being up here with all the veteran guys.”

Mike Rizzo, Nationals GM, announced the other day that Harper would most likely start the 2011 season in the Minor Leagues, but even if he does, he’ll have the chance to play against Major League teams such as the Yankees during Spring Training.

“I’m excited to play New York,” Harper said. “I want to see Robinson Cano, Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez. I loved the Yankees since I was younger. They have the studs and you want to see how everyone goes about their business. If I can be the Yankee breaker and break that streak of them winning, that would be great.”