<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-phillies">Philadelphia Phillies</a> wrapped up the 2024 season with a solid playoff run, reaching the Division Series after finishing the regular season with a <strong>95-67 record</strong>. Bryce Harper, in excellent form, <strong>is set to gain defensive support as the team adds a new outfielder to the roster.</strong></p>



<p>According to reports from Mark Feinsand and Todd Zolecki, <strong>the Phillies are finalizing a deal to bring in Max Kepler for the 2025 season. </strong>Kepler, an experienced outfielder, has spent his entire MLB career with the Minnesota Twins, where he primarily played right field.</p>



<p>Kepler’s standout season came in <strong>2019, when he hit 36 home runs in 524 at-bats, with 98 runs, 132 hits, and 90 RBIs. </strong>While that remains his best season to date, his defensive skills could provide a significant boost to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bryce-harper">Bryce Harper</a> Phillies’ already strong outfield, which has been a key factor in their top division finishes over the past three seasons.</p>



<h2>Will Kepler Replace Nick Castellanos in the Outfield?</h2>



<p>Unlikely. Although there have been rumors of interest from another MLB team in Nick Castellanos, those reports have been debunked. Instead,<strong> it’s expected that Johan Rojas could make way for Kepler, who would then join Brandon Marsh (CF) and Castellanos (LF) in the outfield.</strong></p>



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<h2>Kepler’s Contract Details</h2>



<p>Per reports, <strong>Max Kepler is set to sign a one-year deal worth $10 million with the Philadelphia Phillies</strong>. His previous contract with the Minnesota Twins was a five-year, $35 million deal, with his final year earning $7 million.</p>

MLB News: Bryce Harper nearing a new teammate to bolster Phillies’ defense in 2025

MLB News: Bryce Harper nearing a new teammate to bolster Phillies’ defense in 2025 - Bolavip US

Bryce Harper nearing a new teammate to bolster Phillies’ defense in 2025

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<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-phillies">Philadelphia Phillies</a> struggled at home in the NLDS, and things went even worse on the road at Citi Field.<strong> Bryce Harper had to admit it—the New York Mets were simply better in every aspect during the series.</strong> Admissions like this are rare in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mlb">MLB</a>.</p>



<p>According to Phillies star Bryce Harper, one of the team’s key players, the Mets performed exceptionally well in the NLDS,<strong> with an outstanding bullpen and everything falling into place for them during this phase of the playoffs.</strong></p>



<p><em>“That’s a really good team over there, they played well this series. They pitched well, hit the crap out of the baseball, timely hitting, everything you want to do as a playoff team. The Mets had a great series.”</em></p>



<p>It’s worth noting that the two games at Citi Field were victories for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets">New York Mets</a>, <strong>with the Phillies managing to score just 3 runs while the home team put up 11. </strong>The Mets’ best performance came in Game 3 with a dominant 7-2 win over Harper, Nick Castellanos, and the rest of the Phillies.</p>



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<h2>How did Bryce Harper perform in the NLDS?</h2>



<p>Harper hit a home run in Game 2 against the Mets, <strong>but otherwise contributed with 4 hits, 3 RBIs, and 3 runs. </strong>While that’s a relatively solid showing for Harper in 12 at-bats, the Mets’ pitching was stellar, and Harper struck out five times during the series.</p>


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<h2>How long has Bryce Harper been with the Phillies?</h2>



<p>Harper has been with the Phillies since 2019. <strong>One of his best seasons with the team came in 2021, when he scored 101 runs.</strong> He was also selected for the All-Star Game in 2022 and 2024. The 2024 season was particularly productive for Harper, with over 150 hits and 87 RBIs in the regular season.</p>

MLB News: Phillies' Bryce Harper makes painful admission about the Mets following NLDS loss

MLB News: Phillies' Bryce Harper makes painful admission about the Mets following NLDS loss - Bolavip US

<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets">New York Mets</a> manager Carlos Mendoza <strong>isn’t backing down after the tough 7-6 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies and Bryce Harper in Game 2 of the NLDS</strong>. As his team prepares to face the Phillies at home in Game 3, Mendoza is full of optimism, determined to bounce back like they’ve done before this season.</p>



<p><em>“We came back in the ninth inning during Game 2 after losing the lead. So off day tomorrow [October 7] and can’t wait to play in front of our fans, our fan base, It’s been a while, so we’ll be ready to go,”</em> Mendoza stated confidently. <strong>His message is clear: the Mets aren’t finished yet</strong>, and they’re looking forward to using the home-field advantage to regain momentum in the series against Phillies and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bryce-harper">Bryce Harper</a>.</p>



<p>The Phillies may have fallen short in Philadelphia, but they showed their resilience by rallying late in Game 2, coming back from a three-run deficit. <strong>Now, Mendoza and his squad are focused on taking it one game at a time</strong>. He emphasized that it’s about staying composed in high-pressure moments, <strong>and this upcoming game is no different.</strong></p>



<p><em>“Look, we got to take it one day at a time, and we got to win a series,”</em> <strong>Mendoza said</strong> <strong>when asked about the pressure of facing the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-phillies">Phillies</a></strong>. “<em>You know that’s a rally good team [Phillies] during Game 2, and you saw it today, they got down, it was three nothing. And we took the crowd away, and before you know it they got back and tie the game and they continue to fight.”</em></p>



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<h2>Carlos Mendoza says one day at a time</h2>



<p>His remarks underscore the respect he holds for the Phillies<strong>, especially after seeing Bryce Harper with Nick Castellanos scoring big home runes to tie the game in Game 2</strong>. Mendoza acknowledges the challenge but remains focused on the task ahead. For the Mets, Game 3 is pivotal as it offers them a chance to push the series to a deciding fifth game.</p>


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<p>While Bryce Harper and the Phillies have shown their grit, the Mets have proven they can hang tough in the face of adversity. Game 3 promises to be an intense battle, with both teams looking to take control of the series. As Mendoza said, <em>“One day at a time, one game at a time, and see what happens.”</em></p>

MLB News: Mets’ Carlos Mendoza issues strong warning to Bryce Harper, Phillies ahead of Game 3

MLB News: Mets’ Carlos Mendoza issues strong warning to Bryce Harper, Phillies ahead of Game 3 - Bolavip US

<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bryce-harper">Bryce Harper</a> and the <strong>Philadelphia Phillies secured a crucial win in Game 2 of the NLDS against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets">New York Mets</a>,</strong> edging out the visitors in a tough contest that ended 7-6 after some key plays in the bottom of the ninth inning.</p>



<p>With the series now tied 1-1, the Phillies will head to New York for Game 3, and Harper is well aware of the challenge ahead. He recently <strong>shared insights into the mindset he and his teammates are taking </strong>as they prepare to face the Mets on the road.</p>



<p><em>“I mean, anytime you go 1-1, obviously you want to go home, but being able to go 1-1 to New York, I imagine it’s going to be pretty hostile there, but I had a lot of fun, so I’m really looking forward to that,”</em> Harper said when asked about the mentality going into Game 3 in New York. He added, <em>“Just have some fun, man. Like I said, it’s gonna be a hostile environment, I’m looking forward to it.”</em></p>



<p>Harper’s performance in Game 2 was pivotal, <strong>as he and Nick Castellanos helped the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-phillies">Phillies</a> rally in the bottom of the sixth inning with three runs</strong>, both hitting home runs that shifted the momentum back in their favor.</p>



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<h2>Phillies vs. Mets Head-to-Head</h2>



<p>The Phillies and Mets are no strangers to one another. <strong>During the 2024 regular season, Philadelphia played seven games at Citi Field in New York, winning four of them. </strong>Harper and his squad have proven they can handle the pressure of playing in enemy territory.</p>


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<p>This National League Division Series marks the first time the Mets and Phillies have faced each other in the postseason, but their rivalry stretches back to 1962. That year, <strong>the Phillies dominated the Mets, winning 14 out of 18 games in their first regular season series</strong>. Now, decades later, the stakes are even higher as both teams vie for a spot in the next round of the playoffs.</p>

MLB News: Bryce Harper makes something clear about the upcoming Game 3 against Mets

MLB News: Bryce Harper makes something clear about the upcoming Game 3 against Mets - Bolavip US

<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-phillies">Philadelphia Phillies</a> and Bryce Harper began their NLDS campaign with high hopes, taking an early lead against the New York Mets in Game 1.<strong> They started strong, leading 1-0 for most of the game. </strong>However, in a dramatic turn of events during the top of the eighth inning, the Mets scored five runs,<strong> ultimately handing the Phillies a disappointing 6-2 loss.</strong></p>



<p>Following the game, Phillies star <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bryce-harper">Bryce Harper</a> <strong>addressed his teammates with a clear and urgent message.</strong> <em>“We’ve got to understand what [the Mets] are going to try to do to us and flip the switch as an offense immediately,”</em> Harper declared. <em>“They’re going to bury stuff and try to get us to chase as much as possible. They’ve got really good pitching, but we’ve got really good hitters in here.”</em></p>



<p>Reflecting on the game, <strong>Harper acknowledged the opportunity</strong> that was missed. <em>“Our pitcher, Zack Wheeler, gave us a big chance to win. Obviously, I feel like as an offense we wasted that start. It’s the same thing, man. Chasing balls in the dirt,”</em> he said. His comments<strong> highlighted the frustration of not capitalizing</strong> on Wheeler’s strong outing, as the team mustered only two runs against the Mets.</p>



<p>Harper’s statement underscored the need for the team to adjust quickly against a formidable <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets">New York Mets</a> pitching staff. <strong>Despite their offensive struggles, he emphasized the talent within the locker room,</strong> signaling confidence in his teammates’ abilities to bounce back.</p>



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<h2>Phillies poor performance in NLDS Game 1</h2>



<p>As the Phillies prepared for their next matchup, Harper addressed speculation regarding the impact of the five days off they had before the series. <strong>He firmly stated that the 5-days layoff had nothing to do with their lack of offensive production</strong>, emphasizing that they needed to focus on their performance rather than making excuses.</p>


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<p>In the game, the Phillies’ offense struggled to find a rhythm, with several players unable to contribute significantly. <strong>Kyle Schwarber led the team with two hits and a run scored, while Harper himself managed one hit but was unable to drive in any runs.</strong> The inconsistency at the plate will be a point of emphasis as the team looks to regroup and find their stride in the postseason.</p>

MLB News: Bryce Harper sends strong warning to Phillies teammates after 6-2 loss to Mets

MLB News: Bryce Harper sends strong warning to Phillies teammates after 6-2 loss to Mets - Bolavip US

<p>For the first time since 2009, the <strong>Philadelphia Phillies </strong>are in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-history-how-many-world-series-trophies-are-there-20221023-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>World Series</strong></a> and one of the biggest factors to accomplish that is clearly <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/world-series-2022-how-many-baseballs-are-used-in-a-game-20221023-0018.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Bryce Harper</strong></a>. His story with the <strong>Phillies</strong> could almost be linked with destiny. After he left the <strong>Washington Nationals</strong> in 2018, Harper’s desire was to play for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/is-aaron-judge-the-only-mlb-player-with-60-home-runs-in-the-21th-century-20221009-0018.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>New York Yankees</strong></a>, but, they never answered the call.</p>
<p>He stayedin <strong>Philadelphia</strong> and the result is a Cinderella season in which they have knocked out the <strong>St.Louis Cardinals</strong> (in Albert Pujols’ farewell tour), the <strong>Atlanta Braves</strong> (reigning champions) and the San Diego Padres (a star-packed roster). Now, Bryce Harper is going for the upset against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/world-series-2022-ring-value-how-much-does-the-mlb-championship-ring-cost-20221023-0024.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Houston Astros</strong></a>.</p>
<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-world-series-2022-trophy-name-cost-weight-height-and-history-20221023-0029.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Bryce Harper</strong></a> has been a sensation throughout his career, especially in his early years, by winning the <strong>National LeagueRookie of the Year Award</strong>in 2012 and the NL MVP in 2015. In this article, you will find out more things about himsuch as his age, height, tattoos, contract and net worth.</p>
<h2>How old is Bryce Harper?</h2>
<p>Bryce Harper is<strong>30years old</strong>.He was born on <strong>October 16, 1992</strong>. He is from Las Vegas, Nevada, and spent the first years of his career with the Washington Nationals (2012-2018) before signing a blockbuster contract with the <strong>Philadelphia Phillies </strong>when he became a free agent.</p>
<h2>How tall is Bryce Harper?</h2>
<p>Bryce Harper is<strong>6′ 3″</strong> (approximately 190 cm) and weighs <strong>210 pounds</strong>. He is crucial in the Phillies’ lineup as the designated hitter.The <strong>Washington Nationals</strong> and all of MLB knew Harper’s potential as he was the<strong>first overall pick</strong>in the2010 Draft. He was the youngest National League MVP at 22-years old.</p>
<h2>Which are Bryce Harper’s tattoos?</h2>
<p><strong>Bryce Harper</strong> is also known because of his spectacular tattoos. In each of his wrists, Harper has a tattoo dedicated to his father and his mother (<em>Pops</em> and <em>Mom</em>). Another tattoo is on the right side of his body and is dedicated to Luke Harper, a professional wrestler who died early at age 41 because of a pulmonary fibrosis. That tattoo says <em>Harper Luke</em> 1:37.</p>
<h2>Bryce Harpercontract: What is his salary?</h2>
<p>In 2019,<strong>Bryce Harper</strong> signed a<strong>13 year/$330 million contract </strong>with the <strong>Philadelphia Phillies</strong>. On that agreement, there was a <strong>$20 million</strong> signing bonus. All the money was guaranteed leaving his annual salaray close to $25 million. At that time, it was the biggest contract in the history of US sports.</p>
<h2>How much is Bryce Harpernet worth?</h2>
<p>At the moment, <strong>Bryce Harper</strong>has a net worth of<strong>$70million</strong>. Harperhas signed deals with famous brands such as Under Armour, Gatorade and Dairy Queen. His endorsements earnings are close to <strong>$6.5 million</strong>.</p>
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Bryce Harper's Profile: Age, height, tattoos, contract and net worth

Bryce Harper's Profile: Age, height, tattoos, contract and net worth - Bolavip US

<p>It is never easy to leave the pitch with an <strong>injury</strong>, but in sports it is a risk that every player knows it could happen anytime. Unfortunately it was turn of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/bryce-harper-shares-truth-bomb-after-missing-the-playoffs-for-the-10th-straight-year-20211004-0021.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Bryce Harper</strong></a> to experience this scenario and the<strong>PhiladelphiaPhillies </strong>superstar will be unaveilable for somegames after he washit in the last game against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/top-10-mlb-batting-average-in-2022-20220502-0015.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>San Diego Padres</strong> </a>of the <strong>2022 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-aaron-boone-and-3-managers-in-the-hot-seat-20220422-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MLB season</a></strong>.</p>
<p>The Philadelphia Phillies started the series against the <strong>San Diego Padres with a 6-2 </strong>win. In game two, the California team reverted the situation an won by 0-1. Then, the last two duels were dominated by theteam from the East of the National League, but it was in the last one were they lost Bryce Harper due to an injury.</p>
<p><strong>Harper took a 97-mph fastball</strong> from pitcher <strong>BlakeSnell</strong> right into his left hand. Theformer Nationals player immediatelyfell to the ground and received medical attention. Snell apologized as Harper left the pitchand the Phillies’ player understood it was unintentionally.</p>
<h2>What was Bryce Harper’s injury?</h2>
<p>With the fastball right into his left hand, the sphere hit right in the <strong>thumb</strong>. The medical staff stated a <strong>fracture, </strong>but alsoa small tear in the UCL of the right arm gavehim troubles to return earlier.</p>
<h2>When will Bryce Harperreturn?</h2>
<p>The Phillies officiallyplaced Bryce Harper in the 10-day injury list on June, but then the diagnosis was not very encouraging. As he went into surgery, MLB officiall site stated that he was going to return until<strong>August</strong>.</p>
<p>Fortunately for him and the Phillies, this <strong>August 23</strong> he had his first appearance in two months. In his rehab assignement, Bryce Harper played for the <strong>AAALehigh Valley IronPigs</strong> and he <strong>smashed a home run deep into right field.</strong><span></span></p>
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Bryce Harper injury update: What happened to the Phillies player and where will he return?

Bryce Harper injury update: What happened to the Phillies player and where will he return? - Bolavip US

<p>It’s getting more common nowadays to see<strong> superstars jumping teams</strong> trying to win one – or multiple – championships. Once they hit their prime and feel like their current organization isn’t doing enough to get them some silverware, they try to force their way out of the team to compete elsewhere. Then again, there are still some players who rather stay loyal to an organization instead of pursuing glory with other superstars. The teams, obviously, reward that loyalty with a bunch load of money.</p>
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<p>That’s why there’s a growing trend around<strong> <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/mlb-t48464" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Major League Baseball</a> </strong>about signing stars to massive contract extensions and guarantee that those players<strong> will stay with the club</strong> for a very, very long time.</p>
<p>And, while some of those deals have kind of backfired – i.e <strong>Alex Rodriguezand Miguel Cabrera</strong> – that trend isn’t going to change any time soon. So now that <strong>Fernando Tatis Jr j</strong>ust signed his massive contract extension, let’s discuss the longest contracts in baseball history, featuring <strong>Mike Trout, Mookie Betts, Giancarlo Stanton, and Bryce Harper.</strong></p>
<h2>The 5 Longest Contracts In Baseball History</h2>
<h2>5. Mike Trout – 10 Years, $360 Million</h2>
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<p>While some consider this to be a 12-year pact because of the structure of his contract, <strong>Mike Trout’s </strong>extension was officially a 10-year deal. Obviously, the Los Angeles Angels didn’t want to lose one of the greatest players to ever do it.</p>
<p>Trout was set to become a free agent in 2020 and multiple contenders would line up to sign him to even bigger deals but he decided to stay loyal to the organization, even if he’s<strong> barely made the postseason</strong> in his career.</p>
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<h2>4. Mookie Betts – 12 Years, $365 Million</h2>
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<p><strong>Mookie Betts</strong> is one of the best players in the world so there’s no wonder why the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-dodgers-t110773" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Dodgers </a>didn’t hesitate to pull off a huge blockbuster deal to lure him away from the rebuilding <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/boston-red-sox-t114967" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boston Red Sox.</a></p>
<p>The Dodgers didn’t waste any time and signed the former AL MVP to a 12-year extension to keep him on the West Coast for the better part of his career. He’s already <strong>won a World Series</strong> with them and there will be many more to come.</p>
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<h2>3. Giancarlo Stanton – 13 Years, $325 Million</h2>
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<p><strong>Giancarlo Stanton</strong> is the only player on this list that didn’t play through his contract extension. He signed that huge deal with the Miami Marlins but was later traded to the New York Yankees following his MVP season.</p>
<p>Stanton didn’t opt out of his deal – obviously – and will continue to wear Pinstripes for a very long time. Hopefully, he’ll <strong>finally stay healthy </strong>and pay back the trust after some subpar years in the Bronx.</p>
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<h2>2. Bryce Harper – 13 Years, $330 Million</h2>
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<p>Just a couple of years ago, <strong>Bryce Harper</strong> was the most coveted player in the world. Everybody wanted a piece of him as he was a lock to leave the Washington Nationals, so the Philadelphia Phillies had to make a Godfather offer to lure him.</p>
<p>Now, Harper is likely to stay in the <em>City of Brotherly Love</em> even after his prime after inking his signature on a 13-year pact with the team. Sadly, they <strong>couldn’t even make the playoffs </strong>yet with him on board.</p>
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<h2>1. Fernando Tatis Jr – 14 Years, $340 Million</h2>
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<p><strong>Fernando Tatis Jr </strong>has made baseball fun again. He’s the most exciting player to watch in the world right now and the San Diego Padres want to make sure he stays with them formost of his career.</p>
<p>The Padres continue to put together a strong squad around Tatis Jr and <strong>Manny Machado</strong> and are determined to put an end to their title drought once and for all. Hopefully,<em> ‘El Niño’ </em>will only get better with the years.</p>

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<p>It didn’t take long before <strong>Juan Soto</strong> put <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/mlb-t48464" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Major League Baseball</strong></a> on notice. He was a bit of a late bloomer during his rookie year but once he took off, he never looked back. Today, the 21-year-old is already the <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/washington-nationals-t110374" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Washington Nationals’</a> </strong>superstar.</p>
<p>Subbing in as an occasional player, Soto climbed his way to the everyday lineup and finished in 2nd in the Rookie of the Year voting, as well as ending as a <strong>top-10 MVP</strong> candidate before <strong>winning his first <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/mlb/mlb-all-time-world-series-champions-by-year-20200724-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">World Series.</a></strong></p>
<p>Juan Soto can do it like the best sluggers in the history of baseball. His numbers through his <strong>first 300 career games</strong> are just a minor proof of what he’s capable of doing and the sky seems to be the limit for him right now.</p>
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<p>As a matter of fact, the stats through his first 300 career games a<strong>lready have him ahead of two of the best in the game</strong> like former Nationals<strong> <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/bryce-harper-t139627" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bryce Harper</a> </strong>and 3-time American League MVP <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/mike-trout-t142524" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mike Trout</a>.</strong></p>
<p>Thus far, Juan Soto has posted a <strong>.294 batting average with 67 home runs, 211 runs batted in, and an OPS of .966.</strong> Trout topped him in the average category with <strong>.316 but fell short with 56 home runs, 177 RBIs, and .948 OPS</strong>, while Harper had <strong>.269 ba, 45 dingers, 129 RBIs, and .818 OPS.</strong></p>
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<p>Moreover, and even though that doesn’t come from an individual effort, Soto can brag about something neither of those players can — and that’s not likely to change any time soon: having <strong>a World Series ring.</strong></p>
<p>Obviously, it’s still too early on his career and a lot of things could happen but as of today, Juan Soto isn’t the future of baseball, he’s already a reality, and <strong>will be a perennial MVP candidate as longas he’s healthy.</strong></p>
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<p>The Nationals miserably failed to defend their crown this season but Soto is definitely not to blame with a slash line of <strong>.342/.470/.708 with 11 deep flys, 31 RBIs, and 3 stolen bases in 120 at-bats.</strong></p>
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<p>Major League Baseball (MLB)has seen many greatplayers come through in the 2010 decade. Although they are not on our list, we should not forget to mentionplayers likeGiancarlo Stanton, Nolan Arenado, Stephen Strasburg, Cole Hamels andFreddie Freeman. It’s important to say that Albert Pujols was not included on this list either.</p>
<p>Some have been able to win the World Series, but not all the bestplayersplay for the most successfull teams. With that said, we present to you the 20 best MLB players of the past decade.</p>
<h2><strong>20. Josh Donaldson</strong></h2>
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<p>He played for three teams throughout the decade, which included the Oakland Athletics, Toranto Blue Jays, and the Atlanta Braves. He was namedthe American League MVP in 2015, played in three All-Star games, and won the National League Comeback Player of the Yearaward in 2019.</p>
<h2><strong>19. Christian Yelich</strong></h2>
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<p>He began his career with the Miami Marlins where he would show his great potential. However, he consolidated himself as one of the league’s best player after being traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in 2018. In the last two seasons, he would win the National League MVP awardand has been called to last two All-Star games.</p>
<h2><strong>18. Zack Greinke</strong></h2>
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<p>He began his career in 2009 and has played for six teams in the past decade. Since 2010, Greinke has taken part in five All-Star games and won six Gold Gloves.</p>
<h2><strong>17. David Price</strong></h2>
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<p>In the past decade, theleft handed pitcher has played for the Tampa Bay Rays, Detroit Tigers,Toronto Blue Jays, and Boston Red Sox. He won the Cy Young in 2012, has been to five All-Star games, and won the World Series in 2018 with the Boston Red Sox. Along with this, he won the American League Comeback Player of the Year awardin 2018.</p>
<h2>16. Madison Bumgarner</h2>
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<p>Having started the new decade with the Arizona Diamondbacks, heplayed the entire previous onewith the San Francisco Giants. With the Giants, hewon three World Series titles, being namedMVP in 2014. He has taken part in four All-Star games and holds the records for most strikeouts in a game for a left handedpicture. </p>
<h2><strong>15. Andrew McCutchen</strong></h2>
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<p>He played the previous decade with thePittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees, andPhiladelphia Phillies. His most successful period came in Pittsburgh where he won the National League MVP in 2013, took part in five All-Star games, won four Sliver Slugger awards, and a Gold Glove.</p>
<h2><strong>14. Mookie Bets</strong></h2>
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<p>The current Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder did something in 2018 while playing for the Boston Red Sox that no other player in MLB history had done before. He achievedthe league MVP, the Silver Slugger, GoldGlove, had the best hitting average, andwon the World Series in the same season. Additionally, he has also taken part in four All-Star games.</p>
<h2><strong>13. Bryce Harper</strong></h2>
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<p>He made his debutin 2012 at only 19 years of agewith the Washington Nationals where he would be called to the All-Star game in his first season and would win the National League Rookie of the Year award. <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/bryce-harper-t139627" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Harper</a> has taken part in five All-Star games and was named the National League MVP in 2015. In 2019, he left the Nationals to sign for the Philadelphia Phillies.</p>
<h2><strong>12. Jacob deGrom</strong></h2>
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<p>In 2014, he made his debut for the New York Metsand would win the National League Rookie of the Year award. He has won two consecutive Cy Young awards and has participated in three All-Star games. The question now is can he keep up with his great form in this new decade?</p>
<h2><strong>11. Paul Goldschmidt</strong></h2>
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<p>The St. Louis Cardinals’ first baseman had some great seasons in the past decadewhen he was still playing for the Arizona Diamondbacks. His best season came in 2013 when he finished the campaign with the best RBI andmost homeruns in the National League. In addition, he finished second in the National League MVP voting and has taken part in six All-Star games.</p>
<h2><strong>10. José Altuve</strong></h2>
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<p>The Venezuelan second baseman has played his entire career with the Houston Astros. He made his debut in 2012 and has enjoyed some great seasons, taking part in six All-Star game.However, heachieved individual and collective success in 2017 when he was named the American League MVP and won the World Series.</p>
<h2><strong>9. Chris Sale</strong></h2>
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<p>The left handed pitcher has not won a Cy Young award, but he has had some brilliant performancesover the past decade. He was one of the Chicago WhiteSox’s best players and he helped the Boston Red Sox win the World Series in 2018. Along with this, he has participated in seven All-Star games.</p>
<h2><strong>8. Buster Posey</strong></h2>
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<p>An unbelievalbe decade for the San Francisco Giants’ catcher. In his first season as a professional, he would win the National League Rookie of the Year award and helped the team win the World Series. He added another two World Series titles with the Giants,was named the National League MVP in 2015, and has taken part in six All-Star games.</p>
<h2><strong>7. Miguel Cabrera</strong></h2>
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<p>It is true that his last couple of seasons have not been the best, but he was during a good portion of the decade one of the most dominant players in MLB. He was theAmerican League MVP on two occasions and won the Triple Crown in 2012.</p>
<h2><strong>6. Adrián Beltré</strong></h2>
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<p>He began the decade by taking a pay cut to play for the Boston Red Sox, which is where he would consistentlyshow the talent that many knew he had. He was selected that year to play in his first All-Star game and would later take part in another two editions.</p>
<h2><strong>5.Joey Votto</strong></h2>
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<p>His best season may have been in 2010 where he hit 37 home runs and was named the National League MVP, but he has been one of the league’s most consistent players over the years. He is an expert on getting on base, achieving a .428 on base average throughout the decade. Additionally, he has participated in six All-Star games.</p>
<h2><strong>4. Max Scherzer</strong></h2>
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<p>He began the decade with his first winning season and concluded it by winning the World Series with the Washington Nationals. Although he has not won a league MVP, he has stood out over the years for his strikeouts. He has won three Cy Young awards and is a 7-time All-Star.</p>
<h2><strong>3. Justin Verlander</strong></h2>
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<p>Throughoutthe decade, he was named American League MVP, two Cy Young awards, and six appearances at the All-Star game. He added a World Series title to his curriculum in 2017 whileplaying with the Houston Astros.</p>
<h2><strong>2.Clayton Kershaw</strong></h2>
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<p>The Los Angeles Dodgers left handed pitcher began to stand out in 2011. Although he had been in the league for three seasons, that year he won his first of three National LeagueCy Young awards. He was named National League MVP in 2014 and is an 8-time All-Star.</p>
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<h2><strong>1. Mike Trout</strong></h2>
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<p>The Los Angeles Angels outfielder has been the MLB’s best player of the past decade and is already considered one of the greatest of all time. Surprisingly, he is still yet to win a postseason series, but that does nottake away from his incredible performances. He haswon threeAmerican League MVP awardsin 2014, 2016, and 2019, seven Silver Slugger awards, and has participated in eight All-Star games.</p>

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