PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Bryce Harper hysteria has reached fever pitch. The Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday introduced the star right fielder and shortly after, the merchandise went flying off the shelf.
Fans have been clamoring to get their hands on Harper merchandise. Now that the superstar will be wearing No. 3 and the team officially introduced him, the Harper jerseys are selling fast.
Harper passed his physical Friday and officially signed a record 13-year, $330 million contract with the Phillies. In less than a month, the 26-year-old will be playing right field at Citizens Bank Park.
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Shortly after Saturday afternoon’s press conference in Clearwater, Florida, the Phillies began selling Harper merchandise – both online and at the team’s Majestic Clubhouse Store.