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 for the Philadelphia Phillies as a first baseman and right fielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). Prior to joining the Phillies, he played for the Washington Nationals. He is known for his hitting prowess and has garnered significant attention and accolades throughout his career in MLB.

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1900: Top hitting season

In 2015, Bryce Harper's OPS+ was among the top-5 hitting season (since 1900) for all players under the age of 23.

1969: Joe Lahoud's feat

In 1969, Joe Lahoud accomplished being the youngest to hit three home runs in a single game

2009: Represented USA at Pan American U-18 Baseball Championship

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

2009: Phillies Pennant

In 2022, Bryce Harper helped lead the Phillies to their first pennant since 2009, winning the NLCS MVP in the process.

2010: Arizona Fall League Championship

In 2010, Bryce Harper and the Scottsdale Scorpions won the Arizona Fall League Championship.

2010: Ejection and Suspension

In 2010, Bryce Harper was ejected from a National Junior College World Series game and received a two-game suspension. Despite the suspension, Harper won the 2010 Golden Spikes Award.

2010: Golden Spikes Award and MLB Draft

In 2010, Bryce Harper won the Golden Spikes Award while at the College of Southern Nevada. He was then selected as the first overall pick in the 2010 MLB draft by the Washington Nationals.

2011: Ryan Howard's last 100 RBI season

In 2011 Ryan Howard was the last Philadelphia Phillies player to hit for 100 RBIs or more in a season before Harper in 2019.

2012: Rookie of the Year

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

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: MVP and Awards

Bryce Harper won the 2015 National League Most Valuable Player award, along with the Hank Aaron Award and Baseball America's player of the year award. ESPN also named him its 2015 MLB Person of the Year.

2015: Historic Hitting Season

In 2015, Bryce Harper had a historic hitting season, ranking among the top 5 for players under 23 since 1900. He led the majors in WAR and tied for the NL home run title. Harper also became the youngest player with at least 40 home runs and 120 walks in one season.

2015: NL MVP and Home Run Leader

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

April 14, 2016: First Career Grand Slam and 100th Home Run

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.

2017: All-Star Game Selection

In 2017, Harper was the top overall vote-getter for the National League to start in the 2017 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, receiving the most votes of any player. He played as the starting right fielder, going 1-for-1 with a walk and making a diving catch. He honored José Fernández by wearing special cleats.

2018: All-Star Game and Career-High Season

In 2018, Harper was named a starting outfielder for the 2018 MLB All-Star Game, where he also won the Home Run Derby. He finished the season with a career-high 130 walks and 100 RBIs, along with 34 home runs and a .249 batting average. After the 2018 season, he became a free agent.

2021: Second NL MVP Award

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

2021: Second National League MVP Award

In 2021, Harper had a standout season, batting .309/.429/.615 with 35 home runs and 84 RBIs. His slugging percentage led the major leagues, and he also led the National League with 78 extra-base hits and tied for the major league lead with 42 doubles. He won his second career National League MVP award.

October 23, 2022: NLCS Game-Winning 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: Homer Against Every Team

On July 13, 2024, Harper achieved 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.