Career Timeline of Bryce Harper: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Bryce Harper made an impact.
Bryce Harper is a prominent American professional baseball player currently playing as a first baseman and outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies in MLB. Before joining the Phillies, Harper played for the Washington Nationals, establishing himself as a notable figure in professional baseball.
2009: Phillies Pennant Since 2009
Bryce Harper helped lead the Phillies to their first pennant since 2009.
June 2010: MLB Draft Eligibility
In June 2010, Bryce Harper became eligible for the Major League Baseball (MLB) draft.
August 26, 2010: Introduction by Nationals
On August 26, 2010, Bryce Harper was introduced by the Washington Nationals after agreeing to a five-year contract.
2011: Ryan Howard Last Phillie to 100 RBIs
In 2019, Bryce Harper recorded his 100th RBI of the season, marking his second consecutive year with at least 100 RBIs. He was the first Phillie since Ryan Howard in 2011 to accomplish this feat.
April 27, 2012: MLB Promotion
On April 27, 2012, Bryce Harper was promoted to the major leagues by the Washington Nationals.
April 28, 2012: MLB Debut
On April 28, 2012, Bryce Harper made his Major League Baseball debut with the Washington Nationals at the age of 19.
2012: Syracuse Chiefs
Bryce Harper began the 2012 season with the Syracuse Chiefs of the Triple-A International League.
2012: First Postseason Home Run
In 2012, Bryce Harper hit his first postseason home run in Game 5 of the NLDS against the St. Louis Cardinals.
2012: Rookie of the Year
In 2012, Bryce Harper won the National League Rookie of the Year Award.
2013: Home Run Derby Participation
In 2013, Bryce Harper participated in the Home Run Derby, finishing as the runner-up.
2013: Opening Day Home Runs
On Opening Day of the 2013 season, Bryce Harper hit two home runs against the Miami Marlins.
April 18, 2015: Longest Home Run
On April 18, 2015, Bryce Harper hit the longest home run of his MLB career, a 461-foot drive against the Philadelphia Phillies.
2015: Best Hitting Season
In 2015, Bryce Harper had a top-5 hitting season for players under 23 since 1900.
2015: Awards and Honors
In 2015, Bryce Harper received all 30 first place votes for the National League Most Valuable Player and won other awards.
2015: National League MVP Award
In 2015, Bryce Harper was named the National League Most Valuable Player by unanimous decision.
April 14, 2016: First Career Grand Slam
On April 14, 2016, Bryce Harper hit his first career grand slam, which also marked his 100th career home run.
2016: Season Statistics
In 2016, Bryce Harper finished the season with a .243 batting average, 24 home runs, and 86 RBI in 147 games. He also walked 108 times, with 20 intentional walks, leading MLB.
2016: Under Armour Endorsement Deal & The Tonight Show Appearance
In 2016, Harper signed a 10-year extension with Under Armour, which was the largest endorsement deal in history for a baseball player at the time and appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to play Catch Phrase.
April 3, 2017: Opening Day Home Run
On April 3, 2017, Harper hit a solo home run, struck out, and walked against the Miami Marlins on Opening Day. This marked his fifth career home run in a season opener, the most by a player younger than 25.
2017: Arbitration Agreement and Walk-Off Home Run
In 2017, Harper and the Nationals avoided arbitration in 2018 by agreeing to a one-year, $21.625-million contract. Later that night in 2017, he also hit a walk-off home run versus the Philadelphia Phillies.
2018: Arbitration Avoidance
In 2017, Harper and the Nationals avoided arbitration in 2018 by agreeing to a one-year, $21.625-million contract.
2018: All-Star Game and Home Run Derby
In 2018, Bryce Harper was named a starting outfielder for the MLB All-Star Game and won the Home Run Derby. He finished the 2018 season with a career-high 130 walks, 34 home runs, and 100 RBIs. He became a free agent after the season.
2018: Bryce Harper Field Inauguration
In 2018, the Washington Nationals Dream Foundation and the District of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation collaborated to renovate a baseball field in Washington, D.C.'s Takoma neighborhood, naming it Bryce Harper Field.
March 2, 2019: Signs with Phillies
On March 2, 2019, Bryce Harper signed a 13-year, $330 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, setting a record for the largest MLB contract at the time. Harper chose to wear No. 3 with the club.
March 30, 2019: First Hit as a Phillie
On March 30, 2019, Harper's first hit as a member of the Phillies was a 465-foot home run off Jesse Biddle of the Atlanta Braves.
August 15, 2019: Walk-Off Grand Slam
On August 15, 2019, Harper hit a walk-off grand slam against the Chicago Cubs.
September 3, 2019: 100th RBI of the Season
On September 3, 2019, Harper recorded his 100th RBI of the season, marking his second consecutive year with at least 100 RBIs. He was the first Phillie since Ryan Howard in 2011 to accomplish this feat.
2021: Second NL MVP Award
In 2021, Bryce Harper won his second NL MVP award while playing with the Phillies.
October 23, 2022: NLCS Game-Winning Home Run and MVP
On October 23, 2022, Bryce Harper hit a go-ahead two-run home run in Game 5 of the NLCS, sending the Phillies to the World Series. He was voted the 2022 NLCS MVP.
2022: Regular Season Performance
During the 2022 regular season, Harper batted .286 with 18 home runs and 65 RBIs, playing primarily as a designated hitter. His salary was the ninth-highest in baseball at $27.5 million.
July 13, 2024: Home Run Against Every MLB Team
On July 13, 2024, Harper homered against the Oakland Athletics, completing the feat of hitting a home run against every team in Major League Baseball.
