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.

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

1900: Statistics

Since 1900, baseball OPS+ has been measured.

1964: First Teenager to Steal Home Plate

In 1964, it was the last time a teenager stole home plate.

1969: Joe Lahoud Feat

In 1969, Joe Lahoud hit 3 home runs in a single game as the youngest player to accomplish this feat.

1984: Dwight Gooden's All-Star Game Appearance

In 1984, Dwight Gooden played in the All-Star Game at 19 years, 237 days old, making him younger than Harper when he played in the 2012 All-Star Game.

1998: Adrián Beltré's Home Run

In 1998, Adrián Beltré was the last teenager to hit a home run in the major leagues before Harper.

2006: Fernando Martínez in AFL

In 2006, Fernando Martínez appeared in the Arizona Fall League.

2009: Represents 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 held in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, where his team won a gold medal.

2010: AFL Championship

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

2010: College Season at Southern Nevada

In 2010, Bryce Harper enrolled at the College of Southern Nevada, where he played catcher, broke the school's home run record with 31 home runs, and was named SWAC Player of the Year.

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.

2010: Ejection and Golden Spikes Award

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

2012: Rookie of the Year Award

In 2012, Harper won the National League 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, a 461-foot drive.

2015: NL MVP Award and Home Run Lead

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

2015: MVP and Hank Aaron Award

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

2015: Top-5 Hitting Season

In 2015, Harper's OPS+ was a top-5 hitting season for players under 23. He led the majors in WAR and tied for the NL home run title with 42.

April 14, 2016: First Career Grand Slam

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

September 3, 2019: 100th RBI of the Season

On September 3, 2019, Bryce Harper batted in his 100th RBI of the season, marking his second consecutive year with at least 100 RBIs and being the first Phillies player since Ryan Howard in 2011 to achieve this.

2021: Second NL MVP Award

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

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

On October 23, 2022, during Game 5 of the National League Championship Series, Bryce Harper hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning, sending the Phillies to the 2022 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 the Oakland Athletics, making them the last team against whom he had not homered in MLB.

May 16, 2025: Reaches 1,000th RBI

On May 16, 2025, Bryce Harper recorded his 1,000th RBI during a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, contributing to an 8–4 Phillies victory. He also became the 14th player in MLB history to achieve 1,000 RBIs, 1,000 runs, and 1,000 walks before turning 33.