It’s been so long since Bryce Harper last played in the outfield that a reporter who doesn’t cover the Philadelphia Phillies asked Rob Thomson to remind him what prevented the two-time National League MVP from playing in right field for the majority of the 2022 season.
“Well, it was awhile ago now, but I’ll try and remember what happened,” Thomson said before Game 4 of the World Series. “About the time he broke his thumb he was about ready to start a throwing program and start progressing through that. And because of the pins in his thumb, he couldn’t do anything because the sweat would get in there and [could lead to a] possible infection.