The Man Of '436.7 Billion

 "I'm very happy to wear this uniform every day."

Bryce Harper (Philadelphia Phillies) played as the third batter and first baseman in the 2023 Major League Baseball game against the LA Angels at Citizen's Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on the 31st (Korea time), recording one hit in four at-bats, one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.

Harper hit a double play in his first at-bat in the bottom of the first inning and struck out in his second at-bat in the bottom of the third inning. In his third at-bat in the bottom of the fifth inning, he was out with a grounder to third base at second base with no outs. In his fourth at-bat in the bottom of the sixth inning, he succeeded in getting on base for the first time in the game. He walked out.

And he hit a decisive shot in the bottom of the eighth inning, trailing 6-7. With two outs and runners on first base, he hit Matt Moore's 85.3 mile (about 137km/h) knuckle curve. He hit the ball that was driven into the middle and went over the right fence. It was Harper's 300th career home run.

Harper was drafted by the Washington Nationals as the first overall pick in the first round in the 2010 draft. He made his big league debut in Washington in the 2012 season and won the unanimous MVP award in the 2015 season.

Harper, who played in Washington until the 2018 season, came to the free agent market ahead of the 2019 season. He signed a 13-year $330 million contract with Philadelphia.

Harper briefly left the team last season due to a broken thumb, leaving him with 106 hits, 18 home runs, 65 RBIs, 63 runs scored and a batting average of 0.286 OPS 0.878 in 99 games. However, he regained his appearance with 114 hits, 15 home runs, 55 RBIs, 66 runs scored and a batting average of 0.308 OPS 0.905 in 99 games this season.

"I really wanted to hit 300 home runs with these fans in a great city," Harper said. "I hope I hit more home runs. People don't think about one or three home runs. Think of a bigger number. I am very happy with my record. But it's just a stepping stone," he said.

"I'm lucky and happy to wear this uniform every day with the Philadelphia logo on my chest," Harper said. "I love these fans and the city. "Hopefully, I want to play much longer than my current contract," he said. 안전놀이터

Meanwhile, Philadelphia turned the game around 8-7 with Harper's home run, but couldn't laugh. In the top of the ninth inning, Luis Renhipo allowed a sacrifice fly RBI, which tied the score. He then lost the game by hitting a two-run home run from Brandon Drury.