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 player currently playing first base and outfield for the Philadelphia Phillies in MLB. Previously, he played for the Washington Nationals. He is known for his hitting ability and has been a prominent figure in baseball since his debut.

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

1969: Joe Lahoud Home Runs

In 1969, Joe Lahoud hit three home runs in a single game.

May 2009: Sports Illustrated Cover

In May 2009, Bryce Harper was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated and was compared to LeBron James as his sport's "Chosen One".

2009: Phillies Pennant

In 2009, Bryce Harper helped lead the Phillies to their first postseason appearance in 11 years, and was instrumental in helping the team win its first pennant since 2009, winning the NLCS MVP in the process.

2010: AFL Championship

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

2010: College of Southern Nevada Season

In 2010, Bryce Harper enrolled at the College of Southern Nevada, where he played as a catcher. He hit 31 home runs with 98 RBIs, batting .443 and was named the SWAC Player of the Year.

2010: Ejection and Suspension

In 2010, Bryce Harper was ejected from a National Junior College World Series game and suspended for two games, 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 Washington Nationals.

2011: All-Star Futures Game and Hamstring Injury

In 2011, Bryce Harper was selected to represent the United States in the All-Star Futures Game and was promoted to the Harrisburg Senators. On August 18, he injured his hamstring, ending his season.

April 28, 2012: MLB Debut and All-Star Selection

On April 28, 2012, Bryce Harper made his MLB debut with the Washington Nationals at 19 years old. In 2012, he was also selected for the All-Star Game, becoming the youngest position player to play in an All-Star Game.

2012: Rookie of the Year Award

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

2013: Opening Day Home Runs and All-Star Selection

In 2013, Bryce Harper hit two home runs on Opening Day and was voted a starter for the MLB All-Star Game.

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: Top Hitting Season

In 2015, Bryce Harper had a top-5 hitting season (since 1900) for players under 23, leading the majors in WAR and tying for the NL home run title. He also became the youngest player with 40 home runs and 120 walks in one season.

2015: MVP and Hank Aaron Award

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

2015: NL MVP and Home Run Leader

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

July 2016: Reconciliation and Re-engagement

In July 2016, Kayla Varner announced that she and Bryce Harper had reconciled and were engaged again.

2021: Second NL MVP Award

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

2021: Second Career National League MVP Award

In 2021, Harper won his second career National League MVP award, leading the major leagues in slugging percentage. He is the second player in MLB history to win a league MVP with two different teams before the age of 30, joining Barry Bonds.

October 23, 2022: Go-Ahead Home Run in NLCS Game 5

On October 23, 2022, during game 5 of the National League Championship Series, Harper hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning off of Padres right-handed reliever Robert Suárez. This game-winning hit sent the Phillies to the 2022 World Series against the Houston Astros, and Harper was voted 2022 NLCS MVP.

July 13, 2024: Homer Against Every Team in MLB

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.

May 16, 2025: 1,000th RBI

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