PHILADELPHIA – Under the bright lights at Citizens Bank Park, Bryce Harper just made history. Last night, he blasted a ball 439 feet — a monstrous homer, marking the 350th home run milestone in his illustrious career, behind only a few outstanding figures such as Giancarlo Stanton (434 HR) and Mike Trout (395 HR).
439 feet – nearly twice the distance of a football field – along with a ball speed of 110.8 mph, setting a personal record this season Albat.
Harper (32 years old) is currently the youngest of the eight active players to hit 350 HR.
He just became the 12th member in MLB history to hit 350 HR & 1,000 walks before the age of 33, with a record that rivals legends like Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Albert Pujols…
Despite a slow start to the season due to a wrist injury, Harper currently has 15 HR, 42 RBI and an OPS of .909 – a testament to the superstar’s undying power.
Yesterday’s game was a remarkable double-header: Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper hit back-to-back homers in the first inning, quickly giving the Phillies a 3-0 lead.
Fans and teammates immediately erupted in excitement when Harper’s 350 HR rang out, making up for concerns about his form this season.
Harper has 6 years left on his contract with the Phillies, and the goal of 500 HR is within his sights. Despite being interrupted by the 2020 pandemic and injuries, he is still steadily on the path to affirming his great legacy.