Bryce Harper showed up a few days ago with a buzzcut that caught the attention of some Philadelphia Phillies fans—and it turns out the team may be benefitting from the new look. Since the haircut, the No. 3 has posted some pretty impressive numbers.
Harper was first seen sporting the new cut on May 12 with the Phillies. While his performance in that game wasn’t anything special, he’s made the most of his next 21 plate appearances, going 7-for-15 during that stretch.
In addition to those hits, he’s racked up 4 RBIs and drawn 5 walks. That adds up to 7 hits over five games since May 12—clear signs that he’s seeing the ball better. Even more notable: he’s only struck out twice in that span.
What’s Bryce Harper’s batting average since cutting his hair?
After the Phillies’ most recent game on May 17 against the Pirates—where Harper delivered an RBI and two hits—he’s now batting .438 since May 12. The numbers suggest the new haircut has given the Phillies’ first baseman a fresh spark.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – MAY 17: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies heads to second base after hitting an RBI double against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fourth inning at Citizens Bank Park on May 17, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Before the buzzcut, Harper had been struggling. In the five days leading up to the change, he was hitting just .211, with one run, four hits, five RBIs, and one home run across 22 plate appearances. The team went 4-1 in that stretch.
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No home runs yet, but Harper is in strong form
One curious stat: Harper still hasn’t hit a home run since the haircut. But despite that, he’s rocking a 1.134 OPS and a .563 slugging percentage—proof that he’s locked in at the plate. He currently has 7 homers on the season, and breaking that dry spell may just be a matter of time.
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