Bryce Harper's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Bryce Harper. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Bryce Harper is a professional baseball outfielder and first baseman currently playing for the Philadelphia Phillies in MLB. Prior to joining the Phillies, he played for the Washington Nationals. He is a prominent figure in Major League Baseball.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1900: Top-5 hitting season

Harper's 2015 season was a top-5 hitting season (since 1900) for all players under the age of 23

1964: Teenager Stealing Home Plate

In a game on May 6, Harper stole home plate, becoming the first teenager to steal home plate since 1964.

1969: Joe Lahoud's achievement

On May 6, 2015, Bryce Harper became the youngest player since Joe Lahoud in 1969 to hit three home runs in a single game

1997: Larry Walker's Record

In 1997, Larry Walker scored 29 runs in April.

1998: Adrian Beltré Homers

On May 14, Harper hit his first career Major League home run, and was the youngest player to homer in the major leagues since Adrián Beltré did in 1998.

2009: Wins Gold at Pan American U-18 Baseball Championship

In 2009, Bryce Harper represented the United States at the Pan American U-18 Baseball Championship in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, where the team won gold.

2010: Golden Spikes Award

In 2010, Bryce Harper won the Golden Spikes Award while attending the College of Southern Nevada.

2010: AFL Championship

On November 20, 2010, Bryce Harper and the Scottsdale Scorpions won the Arizona Fall League (AFL) Championship.

2011: Ryan Howard's 100+ RBIs

In 2011, Ryan Howard was the last Philadelphia Phillies player to hit for 100 RBIs or more in a season.

2011: Consecutive Home Runs by Nationals

On July 27, Harper hit one of four consecutive home runs by Nationals hitters, a feat accomplished in Major League Baseball for the first time since the 2011 season.

2012: Rookie of the Year

In 2012, Bryce Harper won the National League Rookie of the Year Award.

2013: Home Run Derby

In 2013, Bryce Harper participated in the Home Run Derby, advancing to the final round and becoming the second-youngest player to participate in the Home Run Derby, and the youngest to ever make it to the final round. He also passed Ken Griffey Jr. for most home runs by a player younger than 21.

2013: Two Home Runs on Opening Day

On Opening Day of the 2013 season, Bryce Harper hit two home runs against the Miami Marlins, becoming the youngest major league player to achieve this.

April 18, 2015: Longest Home Run of Career

On April 18, 2015, Bryce Harper hit the longest home run of his MLB career, a 461-foot drive against the Philadelphia Phillies.

2015: Award-Winning Season

Bryce Harper received all 30 first place votes for the 2015 National League Most Valuable Player and won the Hank Aaron Award.

2015: Named NL Most Valuable Player

Bryce Harper was named the National League Most Valuable Player for 2015.

April 14, 2016: First Career Grand Slam

On April 14, 2016, Bryce Harper hit his first career grand slam for his 100th career home run in a game against the Atlanta Braves.

2016: Harper's Season Statistics

In 2016, Harper finished with a .243 batting average, 24 home runs, and 86 RBI in 147 games. He also had 108 walks, with 20 being intentional, leading MLB.

2016: Nationals' Season Outcome

In 2016, the Nationals finished the season with a 95–67 record, securing the NL East division title but ultimately losing to the Dodgers in the National League Division Series (NLDS).

April 3, 2017: Harper's Opening Day Performance

On April 3, 2017, Harper hit a solo home run, struck out, and walked against the Miami Marlins. This marked his fifth career home run in a season opener, making him the player with the most home runs before the age of 25.

2017: All-Star Game Appearance

In 2017, Harper was the top overall vote-getter for the National League to start in the MLB All-Star Game. He went 1-for-1 with a walk and made a diving catch. He also wore cleats to honor José Fernández.

2018: Harper's 2018 Season

In 2018, Harper was named a starting outfielder for the MLB All-Star Game and won the homerun derby. He finished the season with a career-high 130 walks, 34 home runs, a .249 batting average, and 100 RBIs. He became a free agent after the season.

September 3, 2019: Harper Reaches 100 RBIs

On September 3, 2019, Harper recorded his 100th RBI of the season, marking the second consecutive year he reached this milestone and becoming the first Phillies player since Ryan Howard in 2011 to achieve 100 or more RBIs in a season.

2021: Won Second NL MVP Award

In 2021, Bryce Harper won his second NL MVP award with the Phillies.

October 23, 2022: NLCS Game 5 Home Run and MVP

On October 23, 2022, during Game 5 of the National League Championship Series, Harper hit a go-ahead two-run home run, sending the Phillies to the 2022 World Series. He was voted the 2022 NLCS MVP.

July 13, 2024: Harper homers against all MLB teams

On July 13, 2024, Harper reached the milestone of homering against every team in Major League Baseball, hitting a solo home run on a pitch by Austin Adams of the Oakland Athletics.

May 16, 2025: Harper Records 1,000th RBI

On May 16, 2025, Bryce Harper achieved his 1,000th RBI in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, which the Phillies won 8-4. He also became the 14th MLB player to reach 1,000 RBIs, 1,000 runs, and 1,000 walks before the age of 33.