For the first time since 2015, Bryce Harper is putting up a case to claim the National League’s Most Valuable Player Award. After a hot start to the season followed by a slight dip, Harper has re-found his hot stroke at the plate in a big way.
In the last 28 days, the Phillies right fielder is batting .341 with an OPS of 1.195. In totality, he now boasts a .297 average with 21 home runs and 46 RBIs.
During the 2015 season, Harper finished with a .330 batting average, 42 home runs, 99 RBIs, and a 1.