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Phillies Officially Introduce Bryce Harper in Spring Training Press Conference

The Phillies introduced Bryce Harper to the city of Philadelphia in a press conference from the club's spring training facility, Spectrum Field, on Saturday afternoon. Harper agreed to a 13-year megadeal with the team earlier this week for a reported $330 million.

After a brief introduction, Harper donned his No. 3 Phillies jersey for the first time as an official member of the organization.

"I'm very proud, very happy to put this uniform on for the first time," Harper said. "I can’t wait to get on that field and do Philly nation proud.