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 right field and first base for the Philadelphia Phillies in MLB. He previously played for the Washington Nationals. Harper is known for his hitting prowess and has established himself as one of the league's most recognizable and marketable stars.

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

1900: Top 5 hitting season

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

1964: Teenager Stealing Home Plate

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

1969: Joe Lahoud Home Runs

In 1969, Joe Lahoud was the youngest player to hit three home runs in a single game.

1984: Dwight Gooden All-Star Game

In 1984, Dwight Gooden played in the All-Star Game at 19 years, 237 days old.

1997: Runs scored record surpassed

In April 2017, Harper set a new MLB record for runs scored in the month of April with 32, surpassing Larry Walker's previous record of 29 set in 1997.

1998: Adrian Beltre Home Run

In 1998, Adrian Beltre was the youngest player to homer in the major leagues since 1998.

2009: Represented United States 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 the gold medal.

2009: Phillies Pennant

In 2009, Harper helped lead the Phillies to their first pennant since 2009, winning the NLCS MVP in the process.

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

2011: Consecutive Home Runs by Nationals Hitters

On July 27, 2017, Harper hit one of four consecutive home runs by Nationals hitters, marking the first time this feat had been accomplished in Major League Baseball since the 2011 season.

2012: NL Rookie of the Year Award

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

April 18, 2015: Longest Home Run

On April 18, 2015, Harper hit the longest home run of his MLB career, measuring 461 feet, against the Philadelphia Phillies.

2015: League Leader in WAR and Home Runs

Harper led the majors in WAR and tied for the NL home run title with 42 in 2015. His OPS+ was among the top 5 for players under 23 since 1900.

2015: National League Most Valuable Player

Harper received all 30 first place votes for the 2015 National League Most Valuable Player, also winning the Hank Aaron Award and being named Baseball America's player of the year.

2015: NL MVP Award

In 2015, Harper was named the National League (NL) Most Valuable Player (MVP).

April 14, 2016: Harper hits first career grand slam and 100th home run

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

2016: Harper's 2016 season

In 2016, Harper played 147 games, finishing with a .243 batting average, 24 home runs, and 86 RBIs. He also walked 108 times, with 20 intentional walks, leading the MLB.

2016: Nationals' season outcome

In 2016, the Nationals finished the season with a 95–67 record, clinching the NL East division, but were defeated by the Dodgers in the 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 on Opening Day. This was his fifth career home run in a season opener, a record for a player under 25.

2017: All-Star Game selection and performance

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

2018: Harper's 2018 season and free agency

In 2018, Harper was named an All-Star, won the homerun derby, and finished the season with a career-high 130 walks, 34 home runs, and 100 RBIs. He became a free agent after the season.

September 3, 2019: Harper bats 100th RBI

On September 3, 2019, Harper recorded his 100th RBI of the season, making him the first Phillies player since Ryan Howard in 2011 to reach 100 or more RBIs in a season.

2021: Second NL MVP Award

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

October 23, 2022: NLCS Game 5 winning home run and MVP

On October 23, 2022, 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 2022 NLCS MVP.

July 13, 2024: Homering Against Every MLB Team

On July 13, 2024, Bryce Harper achieved a career milestone by hitting a home run against every team in Major League Baseball. He accomplished this feat with a solo home run off a pitch from Austin Adams of the Oakland Athletics.

May 16, 2025: Reaching 1,000th RBI

On May 16, 2025, Bryce Harper recorded his 1,000th RBI against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This milestone occurred during an 8–4 Phillies comeback victory. He also became the fourteenth player in MLB history to reach 1,000 RBIs, 1,000 runs, and 1,000 walks before turning 33.