

If the ’31 Phils are fortunate enough to make that season’s playoff party, Harper will turn 39 during the playoffs. Unless Harper consents to a trade at some time in the next 10 years, he’ll be in a Phillies uniform through the year 2031.
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Harper’s deal with Philadelphia contains a full no-trade clause but also, unlike most nine-figure deals in MLB, does not have an opt-out clause for the player. There are only four eligible players in baseball history to win two MVP Awards without eventually getting into the Hall of Fame (Roger Maris, Dale Murphy, Juan Gonzalez, and Barry Bonds).Īfter spending the first 7 years of his career with the Washington Nationals, Harper signed a 13-year, $330 million contract with the Phillies in March 2019. Alex Rodriguez won three MVPs and will be on the BBWAA ballot for the first time this December. Three of the other 31 are still active (Albert Pujols, Miguel Cabrera, and Mike Trout). In baseball history, Harper is the 32nd player to win multiple MVP awards. Harper’s MVP season also puts some momentum into his progress towards an eventual plaque in the National Hall of Fame and Museum. finishing 3rd (with two first-place votes). Earlier this month, Harper also was announced as the winner of the Hank Aaron Award as the league’s best hitter. Washington’s Juan Soto finished 2nd (six first-place votes), with San Diego’s Fernando Tatis Jr. Harper received 17 out of 30 first-place votes. Today, Philadelphia Phillies’ right fielder Bryce Harper was named the National League Most Valuable Player.
