[57] On May 6, Harper hit three home runs in a single game for the first time in his career. [95], On March 2, 2019, Harper signed a 13-year, $330 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. He hit two home runs in a game against the Miami Marlins on August 29, his first career multi-homer game, and received his first major league ejection after throwing his helmet down in the ninth inning in response to hitting into a double play. Bryce Harper, on the other hand, has been married to Kayla Verner since 2016, and have a fur baby named Wrigs. After the 2014 season, Harper planned to travel to Japan to participate in the 2014 Major League Baseball Japan All-Star Series,[55] but later withdrew. Harper attended Las Vegas High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. Harper hit a total of 16 home runs in the first two rounds to advance to the final round, in which he faced Yoenis Céspedes, an outfielder for the Oakland Athletics. [94] He became a free agent after the 2018 season. Harper began the 2018 season by drawing more walks than in previous years.

In March 2020, the Major League Baseball season was suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

ESPN chose him as their 2015 MLB Person of the Year. 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Harper's father also participated as the pitcher for Harper's at-bats.
“Harper is a guy who will fit very well in our bullpen,” said Peeples.

[123], Harper is a fan of the Vegas Golden Knights of the NHL. Harper won the derby with nine home runs hit in 47 seconds. He said he chose to wear No. His older brother, Bryan, a left-handed relief pitcher, has signed a contract with the Lancaster Barnstormers for the 2019 season, it was announced today by manager Ross Peeples.