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These 7 Records Show How Great Bryce Harper is
Bryce Harper has consistently been 1 of the MLB's best players with some terrific facts and highlights throughout his already storied career
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Entering the MLB as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 MLB Draft out of his hometown Las Vegas, NV, Bryce Harper shined from the start, leaving a permanent mark on Washington Nationals history. He dominated opposing pitching, being named an All-Star in his first two seasons, as well as four additional times with the Nats. He led the team to four postseason appearances in his seven year tenure and won both the NL Rookie of the Year (2012) and NL MVP (2015) with the club.
He was signed by the Philadelphia Phillies prior to the 2019 season, being rewarded with a record-breaking contract with the team in their quest for another World Series Championship. He has been a pivotal piece of the Phillies outfield, serving alongside 5x All-Star OF Andrew McCutchen. Bryce Harper has been one of the best OF since entering the MLB and has left a lasting impact on both the Nationals and Phillies organizations as he continues to cement his legacy.
Here are the 5 most interesting facts about Bryce Harper’s career so far:
Bryce Harper was quick to let people know his Rookie of the Year season was no fluke
Bryce Harper absolutely crushed Major League pitching during his 2015 NL MVP season
Harper is one of the best hitters in Washington Nationals/Montreal Expos franchise history
Bryce Harper’s Nationals/Expos franchise ranks:
Nobody else has ever signed a larger contract with the Phillies and it’s not even close
Largest contracts in Philadelphia Phillies history:
1. Bryce Harper (13y/$330M)
2. Cole Hamels (6y/$144M)
3. Ryan Howard (5y/$125M)
4. Cliff Lee (5y/$120M)
5. Zack Wheeler (5y/$118M)
Bryce Harper is an incredible athlete, hitting some of the hardest HR by Phillies players
Hardest hit HR by a Philadelphia Phillies player in the Statcast Era (since 2015):
1. Bryce Harper (116.4 MPH)
2. Bryce Harper (115.6 MPH)
3. Jorge Alfaro (114.5 MPH)
4. Jorge Alfaro (114.2 MPH)
5. Bryce Harper (114.1 MPH)
Bryce Harper has been an elite OF
Bryce Harper was the youngest player (20y, 168d) with multiple HR on MLB Opening Day in 2013
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 17, 2021
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Bryce Harper led the MLB in OBP (.460), SLG (.649), & OPS (1.109) while he led the NL in HR (42) & Runs (118) during his 2015 NL MVP season
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 17, 2021
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Bryce Harper's Nationals/Expos franchise ranks:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 17, 2021
- 3rd in career BB (585), SLG (.512), & OPS (.900)
- 2nd/3rd in season BB (130/124)
- 2nd in season OPS (1.109)
- 3rd in season OBP (.460) & SLG (.649)
- T-3rd in season HR (42)
- 4th in season Runs (118)https://t.co/7hNgtIL7tP
Bryce Harper’s Nationals/Expos OF ranks:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 17, 2021
- 2nd in career BB (585)
- 3rd in career HR (184), SLG (.512)
- 4th in career Hits (922), RBI (521), Runs (610), OPS (.900), & TB (1,693)
- 2nd in season OPS (1.109)
- 3rd in season HR (42) & OBP (.460)pic.twitter.com/e5HbOx9UvH
Largest contracts in Philadelphia #Phillies history:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 17, 2021
1. Bryce Harper (13y/$330M)
2. Cole Hamels (6y/$144M)
3. Ryan Howard (5y/$125M)
4. Cliff Lee (5y/$120M)
5. Zack Wheeler (5y/$118M)
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Hardest hit HR by a Philadelphia #Phillies player in the Statcast Era (since 2015):
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 17, 2021
1. Bryce Harper (116.4 MPH)
2. Bryce Harper (115.6 MPH)
3. Jorge Alfaro (114.5 MPH)
4. Jorge Alfaro (114.2 MPH)
5. Bryce Harper (114.1 MPH)
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