Who is Bryce Harper? Everything You Need to Know

Quick Facts

Also Known As: Bryce Aron Max Harper

Age: 32 Years, 32 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Kayla Varner (m. 2016)

father: Ron Harper

mother: Sheri Harper

siblings: Bryan Harper

Born Country: United States

Baseball Players American Men

Height: 6'3" (190 cm), 6'3" Males

City: Las Vegas, Nevada

U.S. State: Nevada

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1

Is Bryce Harper still playing for the Philadelphia Phillies?

Yes, Bryce Harper is currently playing for the Philadelphia Phillies in Major League Baseball.
2

What position does Bryce Harper play?

Bryce Harper primarily plays as an outfielder in baseball.
3

Has Bryce Harper won any World Series titles?

Yes, Bryce Harper won the World Series with the Washington Nationals in 2019.
4

How many All-Star selections does Bryce Harper have?

Bryce Harper has been selected to multiple All-Star games during his career in the MLB.
5

What is Bryce Harper's jersey number?

Bryce Harper wears the jersey number 3 for the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Childhood & Early Life

Bryce Aaron Maz Harper was born on October 16, 1992, in Las Vegas, Nevada, to Ron and Sheri Harper. He has an older brother named Bryan.

He studied at Las Vegas High School, and in October 2009, he earned his General Educational Development (GED). This made him eligible for the June 2010 amateur draft, which would allow him to begin his professional career in baseball.

In 2010, Harper enrolled at the College of Southern Nevada of the Scenic West Athletic Conference. He made an impression by shattering the school’s previous record of 12 home runs by hitting 31. He was, therefore, named the SWAC Player of the Year.

In the West district finals of the 2010 NJCAA World Series, he performed well, scoring 6-for-7 with 5 RBIs and hit for the cycle. On June 2, he was ejected from a National Junior College World Series Game, after a third strike was called by home plate umpire Don Gilmore.

As it was his second ejection of the year, it resulted in a two-game suspension for him. This put an end to his amateur career. However, due to his competence and capability, he won the 2010 Golden Spikes Award.

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Professional Career

In the 2010 MLB Draft, Bryce Harper was drafted by the Washington Nationals as the number one pick. They eventually agreed to a 5-year contract worth $ 9.9 million. He was next selected to take part in the Arizona Fall League as a member of the Scottsdale Scorpions. This made him the second youngest player in the history of the league. He batted .343 and slugged .729 and led the Scorpions to a victory in the 2010 Arizona Fall League Championship.

He next played in the South Atlantic Minor League, for the team Hagerstown Suns. He hit .480, collected 7 home runs, and achieved 10 doubles and 23 RBIs. As his popularity grew, he was also selected to represent the United States in the 2011 All Star Game weekend.

He made his MLB debut with the Washington Nationals in 2012, in a match against the Los Angeles Dodgers. His performance was quite appreciated, and he was named the National League Rookie of the Month in May. He continued to perform well throughout the rest of the season and was named the National League Rookie of the Year.

During the opening day of the 2013 season, he hit two home runs in a game against the Miami Marlins. At the age of twenty, he became the youngest major league player to have hit two home runs in his team’s first game of the season.

After he hit 13 home runs in just 58 games, he was also selected to take part in the 2013 Home Run Derby. He played 118 games in the entire season in which he hit .274/.368/.486 with 20 Home Runs, .58 RBI and 47 XBH. He successfully underwent a left knee surgery during the off-season, in order to remove a bursa sac.

During the 2014 season, he suffered a thumb injury which disabled him for some time. He made his return in June, and played in 100 games throughout the season. He batted .273 with 13 home runs and 32 RBI. After the 2014 season, it was stated that he would travel to Japan to take part in the 2014 Major League Baseball Japan-All Star Series. However, he withdrew later.

During the 2015 season, he hit the longest home run of his professional career: a 461-foot home run to centre field in a game against the Philadelphia Phillies. In another game against the Miami Marlins, he hit three home runs for the first time in his career. He was awarded the Player of the Month Award in the month of May. The same year, he was also named the 2015 National League Most Valuable Player, making him the first player of his team to win the honor.

Though his performance in the 2016 season was also praiseworthy, he was ejected after he yelled at Brian Knight when his teammate Danny Espinosa was called out on strikes. He received a suspension for one game and a fine. He played in 147 games in the season, and finished with a .243 batting average with 24 home runs and 86 RBI.

During the 2017 season, he hit a home run at PNC Park, setting a record for hitting a home run in all 15 National League ballparks in his career.

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Awards & Achievements

The most important awards and honors received by Bryce Harper include the ‘Golden Spikes Award’ in 2010, the ‘NL Rookie of the Year’ in 2011, the ‘NL Hank Aaron Award’ in 2015, ‘The Silver Slugger Award’ in 2015, and the ‘NL Most Valuable Player Award’ in 2015.

Personal Life

Bryce Harper married his girlfriend Kayla Varner in 2016. In 2019, the couple welcomed a son named Krew. Their second child, a daughter named Brooklyn Elizabeth Harper was born in November 2020.

He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

He attributes his work ethic to his father, Ron, who is an ironworker in Las Vegas. His father is a very hardworking and disciplined person and Bryce strives to emulate these qualities.

Facts About Bryce Harper

Bryce Harper is a big fan of the band "Phish" and has been known to attend their concerts in his free time.

In addition to his baseball skills, Harper is also an avid collector of sports memorabilia and has an impressive collection of jerseys and signed items.

Harper has a passion for cooking and enjoys experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, often sharing his culinary creations on social media.

Despite his tough on-field persona, Harper is known for his charitable efforts off the field, regularly participating in community service and fundraising events.

Harper is a skilled juggler and has been seen showcasing his juggling talents during team warm-ups and charity events.

Bryce Harper Biography

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Is Bryce Harper still playing for the Philadelphia Phillies?

What position does Bryce Harper play?

Has Bryce Harper won any World Series titles?

How many All-Star selections does Bryce Harper have?

What is Bryce Harper's jersey number?