Childhood and Education Journey of Bryce Harper in Timeline
An overview of the childhood and early education of Bryce Harper, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
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.
October 16, 1992: Bryce Harper's Birth
On October 16, 1992, Bryce Aron Max Harper was born. He is now a professional baseball first baseman and outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies.
May 2009: Sports Illustrated Cover Story
In May 2009, Bryce Harper was featured in a Sports Illustrated cover story, drawing comparisons to LeBron James.
October 2009: Earned GED
In October 2009, Bryce Harper earned his GED during his junior year of high school.
2010: Enrolled at College of Southern Nevada
In 2010, Bryce Harper enrolled at the College of Southern Nevada, where he played as a catcher.
2010: Golden Spikes Award
In 2010, Bryce Harper won the Golden Spikes Award while attending the College of Southern Nevada.
April 2011: New Contact Lenses
In April 2011, Bryce Harper got contact lenses and significantly improved his batting performance in the minor leagues.
2014: Engagement
In 2014, Harper and his girlfriend Kayla Varner were engaged.
January 2015: Wedding Cancellation
In January 2015, Harper and Kayla Varner's wedding did not take place.
2015: ESPN's The Magazine Body Issue
In 2015, Bryce Harper was featured naked in ESPN's The Magazine Body Issue.
July 2016: Re-Engagement
In July 2016, Kayla Varner announced the couple's reconciliation and re-engagement.
December 2016: Marriage
In December 2016, Harper and Kayla Varner were married at the San Diego California Temple.
2016: Religion
In a 2016 interview, Harper said that he "always thought that my Heavenly Father upstairs always just wanted me to be a walking Book of Mormon."
2018: Vegas Golden Knights Stanley Cup Run
In 2018, Bryce Harper showed support for the Vegas Golden Knights during their inaugural season and Stanley Cup Finals run by dropping the puck before a game and displaying the team's logo on his bat.
August 22, 2019: Birth of First Child
On August 22, 2019, Harper's first child, a son, was born in Las Vegas.
2019: MLB The Show 19 on The Tonight Show
In 2019, Bryce Harper appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to play the video game MLB The Show 19, for which he was the cover athlete.
March 2020: MLB Season Suspension
In March 2020, the MLB season was suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
November 2020: Birth of Second Child
In November 2020, Harper's second child, a daughter, was born.
November 23, 2022: Tommy John Surgery
On November 23, 2022, Harper underwent Tommy John surgery for a ligament tear, with an expected return as a designated hitter around the All-Star break.
2023: Relocates to Knoxville
In the 2023/2024 offseason, Harper relocated to Knoxville, Tennessee.
April 2024: Birth of Third Child
In April 2024, the Harpers' third child, daughter Kamryn, was born.
2024: Relocates to Knoxville
In the 2023/2024 offseason, Harper relocated to Knoxville, Tennessee.
