Bryce Harper Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft 3 in |
Weight | 98 kg |
Date of Birth | October 16, 1992 |
Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Spouse | Kayla Varner |
Bryce Harper is an American professional baseball player and TV personality, best known for playing as a right fielder for Philadelphia Phillies in Major League Baseball (MLB) starting in 2019. Before that, Bryce played for Washington Nationals for 7 years, making his debut on April 28, 2012, at the age of 19. This made him the youngest position player in an All-Star Game after he was selected for the 2012 All-Star Game. The same year, he also won the National League (NL) Rookie of the Year Award and became the youngest person to do so.
Born Name
Bryce Aron Max Harper
Nick Name
Harp
Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Residence
- Henderson, Nevada, United States
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Nationality
Education
Bryce attended Las Vegas High School in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. He earned his General Educational Development (GED) degree in October 2009.
In 2010, he enrolled in the College of Southern Nevada in Clark County, Nevada, United States.
Occupation
Professional Baseball Player, TV Personality
Family
- Father – Ron Harper (Ironworker in Las Vegas)
- Mother – Sherilyn Harper
- Siblings – Bryan Harper (Older Brother) (Professional Baseball Player, Pitcher for Washington Nationals)
- Others – James Wesley Brooks, Jr. (Maternal Grandfather), Joan L. Duncan (Maternal Grandmother), James Wesley Brooks (Maternal Great-Grandfather), James Stanley Duncan (Maternal Great-Grandfather), Louie Barkdull Duncan (Maternal Great-Grandmother)
Manager
Bryce Harper is represented by Gabe Kapler/Philadelphia Phillies (Manager) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Position
Right Fielder
Shirt Number
3 – Philadelphia Phillies
Batting
Left-Handed
Ball Throw
Right-Handed
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 3 in or 190.5 cm
Weight
98 kg or 216 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Bryce Harper has dated –
- Nina Agdal (2015) – In 2015, he dated a Danish supermodel, Nina Agdal. In August 2015, news surfaced that she left him for Mike Trout, a fellow baseball player in the MLB playing for the Los Angeles Angels.
- Kayla Varner (2009-2014, 2016-Present) – Bryce met Kayla during high school and the two began dating at some point. The couple had serious intentions, got engaged in 2014, and were scheduled to be married in January 2015, which did not take place as they split. A year and a half later, it was Kayla who announced the couple reconciled and re-engaged. On December 16, 2016, the couple got married at the San Diego California Temple. On April 1, 2019, Bryce announced that they were expecting a child. Their son, Krew Aron, was born on August 22, 2019. Bryce’s favorite hockey team in the NHL, Vegas Golden Knights, gifted his son a personalized jersey after birth. In November 2020, they were blessed with their 2nd child together, a daughter named Brooklyn Elizabeth. They also have a dog together – a Maltese-Yorkshire terrier mix named Wrigley.
Race / Ethnicity
White
He is primarily of English and Scottish descent but also has some Swedish ancestry.
Hair Color
Light Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Towering height
- Masculine, rugged looks
- Protruding ears
Brand Endorsements
Bryce Harper has endorsed brands such as
- Stitched Life
- MusclePharm
- Blind Barber
He has appeared in TV commercials for –
- Toyota Tundra (2013)
- GEICO (2014)
- T Mobile (2017)
Religion
He attends the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint (Church of Mormon).
Bryce Harper Favorite Things
- Hockey Team – Vegas Golden Knights
Source – Wikipedia
Bryce Harper Facts
- He was the winner of the 2010 Golden Spikes Award. It is given to the best amateur baseball player in the United States.
- After he was chosen as the first overall selection in the 2010 Major League Baseball draft by Washington Nationals, he had to switch positions from catcher to outfielder. His contract was worth $9.9 million for a period of 5 years with a $6.25 million signing bonus.
- Bryce posed n*ked for ESPN’s The Magazine 2015 Body Issue.
- He became the 1st person in the history of MLB who managed to hit 5 home runs in opening games before the age of 25.
- Bryce stated that the only reason he learned to bat left-handed is that he wanted to be like his older brother Bryan, who throws left-handed. He also tried to throw left-handed but he was terrible at it, so he settled for his dominant side.
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