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 prominent American professional baseball player currently playing as a first baseman and outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies in MLB. He previously played for the Washington Nationals.

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

1964: Teenager Stole Home Plate

In 1964, Bryce Harper became the first teenager to steal home plate since that year.

1969: Youngest Player with Three Home Runs

In 1969, Bryce Harper became the youngest player to accomplish three home runs in a single game.

1997: Larry Walker's 1997 Record

In 1997, Larry Walker scored 29 runs in April, a record which Bryce Harper surpassed in 2017.

1998: Beltre's Home Run

In 1998, Adrián Beltré became the youngest player to homer in the major leagues since that year.

2009: Phillies Pennant

In 2009, Bryce Harper helped lead the Phillies to their first pennant since that year.

2009: Harper represents the United States

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

2010: Arizona Fall League Championship

In 2010, Bryce Harper and the Scottsdale Scorpions won the AFL Championship.

2010: College Season at Southern Nevada

In 2010, Bryce Harper enrolled at the College of Southern Nevada and broke the school's home run record, earning the SWAC Player of the Year award.

2010: Ejection and Suspension

In 2010, Bryce Harper was ejected from a National Junior College World Series game and received a two-game suspension, ending his amateur career. He also won the 2010 Golden Spikes Award.

2010: Golden Spikes Award and MLB Draft

In 2010, Bryce Harper won the Golden Spikes Award and was selected as the first overall pick in the MLB draft by the Nationals.

April 2011: New Contact Lenses Improve Performance

In April 2011, after a slow start in the minor leagues, Bryce Harper received contact lenses after visiting an optometrist. He improved his batting average in the following games.

2011: Ryan Howard's 100+ RBI Season

Ryan Howard was the last Philadelphia Phillies player to reach 100 RBIs in a season, before Bryce Harper did in 2019.

2012: Rookie of the Year Award

In 2012, Harper won the National League (NL) Rookie of the Year Award.

2013: Two Home Runs on Opening Day

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

2013: Home Run Derby Participant

In 2013, Bryce Harper participated in the Home Run Derby, reaching the final round and passing Ken Griffey Jr. for most home runs by a player younger than 21.

2015: Historic Season

In 2015, Bryce Harper had a top-5 hitting season for players under 23, leading the majors in WAR and tying for the NL home run title. Harper became the youngest player ever with at least 40 home runs and 120 walks in one season.

2015: Awards and Honors

In 2015, Bryce Harper received all 30 first place votes for the National League Most Valuable Player, won the Hank Aaron Award, and was named Baseball America's player of the year. ESPN also chose him as its 2015 MLB Person of the Year.

2015: NL MVP Award and Home Run Leader

In 2015, Bryce Harper was named the NL Most Valuable Player and tied for the NL lead in home runs.

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: Nationals' season finish and NLDS loss

In 2016, the Nationals concluded the season with a 95-67 record, securing the NL East division title. However, their postseason journey ended with a loss to the Dodgers in the National League Division Series (NLDS).

April 3, 2017: Harper's Opening Day performance and MLB record

On April 3, 2017, Harper hit a solo home run, struck out, and walked against the Miami Marlins on Opening Day. It was the fifth home run of his career in a season opener, making him the youngest player to reach this milestone. In April 2017, he also set the MLB record for runs scored in the month with 32.

2017: Harper's All-Star Game appearance

In 2017, Harper was the top overall vote-getter for the National League to start in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game and received the most votes of any one player overall. He went 1-for-1 with a walk and made a diving catch, and honored José Fernández by wearing special cleats.

September 3, 2019: Harper reaches 100 RBIs in the 2019 season

On September 3, 2019, Harper reached his 100th RBI of the season, becoming the first Philadelphia Phillies player since Ryan Howard in 2011 to hit for 100 RBIs or more in a season. Ultimately, the Phillies missed the playoffs.

2021: Second NL MVP Award

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

October 23, 2022: Harper's go-ahead home run and NLCS 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 2022 NLCS MVP.

July 13, 2024: Harper homers against every MLB team

On July 13, 2024, Bryce Harper reached the milestone of homering against every team in Major League Baseball after hitting a solo home run against the Oakland Athletics.

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

On May 16, 2025, Harper recorded his 1,000th RBI and became the 14th player in MLB history to reach 1,000 RBIs, 1,000 runs, and 1,000 walks before turning 33.