Right-fielder Bryce Harper is playing his way into the hearts and souls of the Phillies faithful, with the former College of Southern Nevada star carving out a legend.
Harper was picked up as the number one overall pick in 2012, with the Nationals securing his signature. He played for the Washington team for six years, before transitioning to Philly.
The left-handed batter boasts a career .282 hitting record, 1,492 hits, 300 home runs and 129 stolen bases.
He is a seven-time All-Star and has won two NL MVP awards (2015, 2021), to go with his Rookie of the Year prize in 2012, among a host of other notable achievement.
He helped the Phillies reach the World Series in 2022, where they lost 4-2 to champions the Houston Astros.
The Phillies are second in the NL East with a 74-59, behind the log-leading Braves.
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— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) August 30, 2023
Last campaign the Philadelphia team finished third in the Conference between the Braves and the Mets, who both had 100+ seasons.
The Phillies won the NL Wild Card game against St. Louis with Harper, his first post season win in his career. They then beat the Padres, before crashing at the final hurdle to the Astros.
The Phillies will be looking to go better this campaign and Harper could continue to become a Citizens Bank Park hero.
